manhole cover cracked

mazzzy · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:18 pm Post Subject: manhole cover cracked

I have a manhole cover in my driveway which has cracked. Who would repair this for me?

2scoops0406 · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:59 pm Post Subject:

Wouldn't it be cheaper to get a new cover?

Scrit · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:07 pm Post Subject: Re: manhole cover cracked

mazzzy wrote:

I have a manhole cover in my driveway which has cracked. Who would repair this for me?

If it's a pressed steel one it will probably be as cheap to replace it, if it's re-inforced conctrete it will be scrap so replace again as it's probably unrepairable and if it's cast iron you might find a fabrication engineer who'll nickel braze it, although it might still be cheaper to replace it.

Scrit

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Steve · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:25 pm Post Subject:

At first read of the original post, i thought mazzzy was referring to ownership of the manhole lid. Just to confirm to him/her, YOU own the manhole and are responsible for the drains on your property

Hitachimad · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:30 pm Post Subject:

If its cracked i imagine its a Cast iron one...?
Depending on the size its probably easier to buy a new one, start at about £35 i think...Local builders merchant...

Depending on where and how bad its cracked you may be able to get it welded. But could easily cost as much as a new one and not be as good.

2scoops0406 · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:32 pm Post Subject:

crafty1289 wrote:

At first read of the original post, i thought mazzzy was referring to ownership of the manhole lid. Just to confirm to him/her, YOU own the manhole and are responsible for the drains on your property

Yep, could be construed that way, in which case your answer stands, it's your broken manhole cover, and it is unlikely to be repairable economically or otherwise

mazzzy · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:19 pm Post Subject:

Thank you for your replys. To make myself a little clearer, the manhole cover is in my driveway near the garage. It is a metal cover and has a crack across it. I cannot replace it myself (not a diyer) and would like to know who would be able to replace it for me.

chappers · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:28 pm Post Subject:

you can you measure it go down the builders merchants get a new one lift out the old one and drop the new one in, Even my mother could sort that

oilman · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:35 am Post Subject:

chappers wrote:

you can you measure it go down the builders merchants get a new one lift out the old one and drop the new one in, Even my mother could sort that

Perhaps you'd like to send your mother round then

If it's cast iron, the corners of the seal may well be rounded so a pressed steel "replacement" wont fit, unless your mother can tell us different.

chappers · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:35 pm Post Subject:

my mother would suggest replacing a cast iron one with the same and a pressed steel one (she says that would be unlikely to crack in the first place) with a pressed steel one.

Sorry didn't mean to sound sarky in my previous post.

Other alternative is to nick your neighbours during the night.

mazzzy · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:12 am Post Subject:

Clappers,
Your last suggestion appeals to me but I wouldnt dare! I have tried the diy stores but can't find a replacement to fit. Thats the trouble, also the surround in which it sits may be rusting and might also need replacing. Would a builder do this job for me?

PS. I am a great grandmother!

chappers · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:21 pm Post Subject:

Ahh its actually illeagal for Great grand mothers to touch manhole covers.

Yes a builder would be able to sort this for you no problem.
Your one step ahead of my mother she can barely turn a computer on