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Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:34 pm
by snaplite
Just about to leap into having our drive block paved. However, we have an unsightly BT cover at the end of the drive. I've lifted the cover and hole measures 900x445mm. Can anyone point me to a suitable supplier where I may be able to purchase a cost effective recessed tray?
Many thanks.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 6:40 am
by msh paving
Its a big long lid, as in a post earlier today, i suggested clarkdrain, but they may be £150ish, why not put 2 600x450 covers side buy side or narrow the opening down using a steel plate then use a standard 600x450 lid for paving MSH 
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 5:56 pm
by DNgroundworks
ive done the steel plate before, 15mm galv with a hole cut in, worked a treat
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:39 pm
by Mikey_C
if its bt's are you allowed to touch it, even if it is on your property?
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:27 pm
by haggistini
Mikey_C wrote:if its bt's are you allowed to touch it, even if it is on your property?
Fcukum!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 10:13 pm
by msh paving
haggistini wrote:Mikey_C wrote:if its bt's are you allowed to touch it, even if it is on your property?
Fcukum!
Totally agree.....do then worry if in a few years time they need to open it,can't see any problem in doing it MSH
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 10:30 pm
by snaplite
Many thanks for all the replies. I've contact clarkdrain for a quote. If its too expensive, the steel plate alternative seems to be a good way to go.
wrt BT - not sure where to start and who to contact if they do need consulting. Either way, they'll have access to the chamber should be they need it....
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 10:32 pm
by haggistini
Don't phone them let them phone you it's BT fcukum!
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 8:20 am
by Carberry
snaplite wrote:Many thanks for all the replies. I've contact clarkdrain for a quote. If its too expensive, the steel plate alternative seems to be a good way to go.
wrt BT - not sure where to start and who to contact if they do need consulting. Either way, they'll have access to the chamber should be they need it....
Don't contact them or they will end up costing you a lot of money and will f*ck you about.
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 7:26 pm
by Dave_L
Wholeheartedly agree!! ^^^ Steer well clear of BT.
Aslong as they can access their equipment I doubt there will be any problems.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 1:21 pm
by snaplite
If anyone else is looking into paving over a BT hole, below are the quotes I got back for a lid that is 915x445mm. Prices include VAT & delivery.....expensive.
Clarkdrain - don't do this size
Drainline - 672
Arcova - 432
Cubis Industries - 430
What would I be looking to pay for a standard 600x450?
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 6:49 pm
by msh paving
snaplite wrote:What would I be looking to pay for a standard 600x450?
I pay around £30-35,made buy wrekin or clarksteel
MSH
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 7:19 pm
by Bob_A
Carberry wrote:snaplite wrote:Many thanks for all the replies. I've contact clarkdrain for a quote. If its too expensive, the steel plate alternative seems to be a good way to go.
wrt BT - not sure where to start and who to contact if they do need consulting. Either way, they'll have access to the chamber should be they need it....
Don't contact them or they will end up costing you a lot of money and will f*ck you about.
Agreed!
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:04 pm
by ilovesettsonmondays
hi , easiest way is to put two lids next to each other . you can cut one side of the frame off on both of them so you can butt them up together and lay a strip of steel plate across the bt box in the middle where they will sit over . laid lots of frames on streets various sizes , only thing the utility firms want is a cleaned out bottom of box if anything .record was seven barrowfulls of shite off a box on oxford circus. dont phone them just do it .
Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 7:26 pm
by DNgroundworks
Id do what Setts has suggested, it would be easy for you to get hold of two lids and a decent piece of plate rather than spending upwards of 400 quid on an over sized recess tray...