Help please: Tiling/Paving over manhole cover 650 x 500mm wide?

[simoncwilson]

Hi - we really could do with some advice; we wish to tile or pave our front 'garden' of Victorian terraced house. Right in the middle of the space is a manhole cover 650mm x 500mm. I've searched for an "infill cover" and "recess tray" that will do the job without success - any ideas? Thank you.

 

[Gazzer]

Internal Recessed Manhole & Frame 600mm x 450mm x 46mm | eBay

 

[simoncwilson]

Hi - I am a total novice on this subject; how will this fit the hole that is 650 x 500 when this cover on eBay is described as being 600 x 450 - wont it simply fall in the hole?! Or will I have to build some form of frame to hold this? Thank you.

 

[Gazzer]

Lift the old manhole up and measure the opening .

 

[simoncwilson]

Ok, now I get it - the hole is about 600 x 450 so this must be a pretty standard size I'm guessing.. Thank you for your assistance with this.

 

[DHTiling]

If you require a heavy duty cover then wickes sell them.. Block Paving Manhole Cover 450x600mm - Manhole Covers - Guttering & Drainage -Building Materials - Wickes , just simply screed inside the tray to get it up to height for paving or tiles.