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CD 534: Chamber Tops and Gully Tops for Road Drainage and Services, now at version 0.2.0. is here Find out more
Our markets Housing and ResidentialTime-pressured house builders, striving to keep up with increased demand, need access to a range of specialist products to help them meet their targets. With more than 40 years of experience, our team supports housing and residential development projects across the UK. We understand the practical considerations involved in installation programmes and site delivery. Our range includes ductile iron manhole covers, gully gratings, and associated ironwork systems used across housing developments to provide access to below-ground services throughout the site. 
Outstanding service and productsInstallation and maintenance of ironwork can create challenges across residential development sites, particularly where programme timing, access and coordination between trades are involved. Our range of ductile iron covers, frames and associated installation systems supports site teams in managing these practical considerations during construction. The range includes manhole covers, gully gratings, and components for installing ironwork used across housing developments to provide access to below-ground services. These products support consistent frame seating, controlled lifting during installation and ongoing access for inspection and maintenance.
Ironwork solutions for housing and residential
Ductile iron manhole covers and gully grates
Our iron products are used across roads and infrastructure where access to below-ground services is required. Steel access solutionsWe have a full range of pressed steel access covers, ideal for domestic use through to our highly specialised bespoke headwall furniture, grills, handrails and safety chains. 
The hard hat for your ironworkArmadilloArmadillo is a complete range of protector shells, designed to be placed over a manhole cover or gully grates to provide enhanced protection during the construction phase. Armadillo provides protection from construction site traffic, including tracked vehicles, and can be removed when the final surfacing is completed. This ensures manhole covers and gully grates can start their service life in ‘as new’ condition to optimise longevity. 
Manhole cover frame raising systemClickLiftClickLift eliminates the time and resources required to dig out and reinstall frames to suit the final adoptable surface. This eliminates the potential damage to manhole covers during construction and removes the potential for residents claims for damage to their vehicles and massively reduces disruption. ClickLift provides housing developers with huge savings in terms of time, money and hassle. Allowing whole estates to have their covers raised to the final surfacing level, in as little as a few hours. 
POTHOLES - MORE THAN A SURFACE ISSUEHelping to find solutions to the UK's pothole problemPotholes across the UK’s road and highway network are a real problem. But did you know ironwork specification and selection can affect and even increase the likelihood of a pothole forming? Our new report explores;
A supportive teamWe have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering services sector thanks to the wealth of experience of our skilled teams. We offer technical expertise, with customer support suited to your needs. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle, including: Initial project supportListening and working with customers to fully understand their requirements. We provide pre-tender and tender support to lend a competitive edge. Product specificationOur technical experts and value engineering service means that you have access to advice and support. Design schemesOur talented team provides full design services, with the added bonus of supporting documentation and drawings. Advice and site meetingsWe understand the value of regular site meetings, helping to improve communication, giving installation advice and ensuring each project is completed successfully, right down to the project review 
Building sustainability into everything we doThere has never been a more critical time to consider the impact of infrastructure on the environment. Wrekin, along with the wider civil engineering industry, takes this responsibility extremely seriously. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint through innovation, quality design and responsible manufacturing. From developing products that increase whole-life performance to recycling materials and reducing waste, every improvement helps us move towards a more sustainable future. As the effects of climate change become more apparent, the UK is facing increased rainfall intensity and more frequent flash flooding. These conditions put additional strain on underground networks and road infrastructure. Wrekin’s Unite range has been developed to address these challenges. Our retrofittable seal plates provide an added layer of protection where and when it's needed, preventing water ingress and odour escape while maintaining the performance and integrity of chambers during extreme weather events. Our sustainability focus extends beyond product performance to the entire lifecycle. As highlighted in our pothole whitepaper, correctly specified and installed ironwork dramatically reduces the likelihood of early-life failure and reinstatement defects. This “right first time” approach helps lower long-term maintenance costs while driving down whole-life carbon emissions, a benefit independently verified through our BRE-verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Data collection to analyse performance is critical to overcoming some of the challenges faced. Our ID bolt location has been made to accommodate antennae and data-capturing equipment for monitoring, chamber logging and network management. This feature supports the integration of smart technologies, enabling operators to gather real-time performance data and respond proactively to environmental events. By combining intelligent engineering with practical innovation, we are helping the industry prepare for a changing climate, delivering solutions that protect infrastructure, extend service life and contribute to a more resilient, low-carbon future. 
Contact usWhether you are looking for live project support, or are in the initial stages of specification, we are always on hand and happy to help. |
