Bespoke Manhole Cover
A bespoke manhole cover is a made-to-measure service where you provide a specific size of a manhole cover or lid and we will provide the custom solution for you.
What We Can Do
It is reasonably common where bespoke services are needed because the pre-made-off-the-shelf manhole covers are unable to meet customers' needs.
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| Unusual Size | Extra Large Cover | Lid Replacement |
Unusual Size
All of our off-the-shelf manhole covers are manufactured in certain industry-standard sizes such as 300mm x 300mm or 600mm x 450mm. The cover you choose should have an opening size the same as, or bigger, than the hole in the ground to be effective.
When you are ready, fill in the form and we will get back to you for further information.
Extra Large Cover
The biggest single tray manhole cover we sell is 1000mm x 1000mm by aluminium. Galvanised steel will mostly be 900mm x 900mm. Any sizes above 1000mm x 1000mm will be too heavy to lift as a single tray, so we will separate the tray into a multi-part to make it safe to lift. Hence, any manhole covers with the size of 1000mm x 1000mm (except aluminium) or above will be bespoke manhole covers.
Want more advice for your project? Fill out the form and we will get back to you.
Replacement Cover
A replacement cover will usually be made of galvanised steel and recessed for infill or comprise a durbar patterned lid with lifting holes. Depth will be adjusted via welded upstands.
There is some guidance for a replacement cover measurement
In measuring the length and width - it is best to measure the internal frame to frame and we can deduct 3mm to give clearance.
Corner - if the cover has a radius instead of a square corner, make sure you know how much the radius is. (See diagram below)
Depth - Work out where the upstand will sit at the bottom of the frame. (Total depth from base to ground height)
Upstand distance - if the upstand is not near the edge, make sure you find out the upstand distance from the edge.
To ask for a quote please fill in the form on this web page.
Case Studies
Replacement Cover for Septic Tank
Replacing a broken concrete cover with a galvanised steel version for a septic tank. The freedom of a bespoke cover is that it is a custom size for your project, hence it doesn't have to be an expensive replacement unit from the manufacturer.
Uncommon Size Manhole Cover
Custom-made block paving and flagging manhole cover installed with the red brick ground. It can be lifted with medium-duty plastic or ductile iron lifting keys.
