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Obsolete sized manhole cover

Where would be a good place to find an obsolete sized manhole cover?
We need one that is 52cm*67cm as one which has just been uncovered in our garden has a hole in it.
I've tried ebay, freecycle and a few sites on google but not come up with anything yet.

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  • Jonesya
    Jonesya Posts: 1,823 Forumite
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    Just a thought, could you look through the yellow pages and find black smiths / metal working firms and get some quotes for having one made up?
  • Why not give your local water company & the council a call they may able to help you out with a cover or point you in the direction of a supplier
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  • matty2767
    matty2767 Posts: 442 Forumite
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    if all else fails you can just replace the cover and frame with a slightly bigger or smaller one depending on how the chamber is constructed. if it is brick it shouldnt be a problem
  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    I go along with matty2767. You can buy a new frame and cover, as long as it will fit the brickwork.
    A few inches either way will not matter.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • Lemoncurd
    Lemoncurd Posts: 965 Forumite
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    Wow, someone from freecycle has offered one! I didn't think that would be likely!

    Thanks for all your replies
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