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Manhole cover - 600mm x 600mm – cost per nr – UK 2026 Rate Guide

Budget rate for supply & lay · typical budget rate before your adjustments

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Manhole cover - 600mm x 600mm
per nr · supply & lay
£330 – £1045 each
What is it

A 600mm x 600mm clear-opening manhole cover and frame, supplied and installed onto a prepared chamber seating.

Rate guide
Standard ductile-iron D400 cover and frame£495 – £715 each
Medium-duty B125 cover and frame£330 – £495 each
Heavy-duty E600 cover and frame£715 – £1045 each
Recessed cover for paving or blocks£550 – £825 each
Assisted-lift, lockable or sealed D400 cover£660 – £990 each
Labour output
Good access, prepared chamber and repetitive work6–10 nr/day
Normal site access and minor seating adjustment4–6 nr/day
Restricted access or significant level adjustment2–4 nr/day
Broken-up replacement requiring removal and local making good1–2 nr/day
Key rate adjusters
Loading class
Moving from B125 to D400 typically adds £150–£250 each, while E600 duty can add a further £200–£350 each.
Recessed finish
A recessed tray and coordinated paving infill generally increase the rate by £75–£175 each.
Level adjustment
Engineering-brick, precast or proprietary raising pieces can add £80–£250 each depending on the depth corrected.
Access restrictions
Confined working areas, manual handling and short installation runs can increase labour and plant cost by 15–30%.
Replacement work
Breaking out an existing frame, removing arisings and reinstating the surround commonly adds £200–£450 each.
Special features
Locking, sealing, assisted-lift or anti-theft requirements typically add £100–£300 each to the standard D400 rate.
Quantity surveyor insights
  • Waste and buildability: Confirm finished levels, falls and frame seating before ordering, as late level changes can waste bedding materials and leave the cover rocking or proud of the surrounding finish. Standardising frame depths and cover types across the project improves installation output.
  • Scope and procurement: Clarify whether the package includes the cover and frame only or also chamber adjustment, bedding, concrete surround, lifting keys, testing and surface reinstatement. Obtain manufacturer lead times and approved loading classifications early, as specification substitutions can create both cost and programme exposure.

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