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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 Water, telecoms and energyAccess solutions used across the UK’s water, telecommunications and energy infrastructure. Our range of ductile iron and steel access products is supplied for applications involving maintenance and operation of underground networks. We work with water, telecommunications and energy providers supplying access systems for projects across these sectors. The range includes ductile iron and steel products used within installations where ongoing access to below-ground services forms part of network operation and maintenance. 
Reliable access solutions for essential connectionsWater, telecommunications and energy networks form a central part of modern infrastructure. These services rely on underground assets that require ongoing access for inspection, maintenance and operation. As networks expand and infrastructure requirements develop, suitable access systems remain an important part of network design and asset management. Our access covers, frames and surface boxes are supplied for these applications. The range includes features such as ScrewLift, which supports controlled lifting during installation, and HaloHinge, which provides hinged access for covers used within operational environments. These products are used across water, telecommunications and energy infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Every product for water, telecoms and energy applications is designed and manufactured to rigorous standards:
Our products deliver measurable whole-life savings. Longer-lasting covers mean fewer replacements, reduced maintenance and lower embodied carbon, key factors for utilities and contractors managing critical assets. Built to protect vital network infrastructureProven products for water, power and data projectsEvery Wrekin product is backed by years of engineering expertise, ensuring performance that installers and specifiers can rely on. These are the key ranges that keep utility and telecoms networks connected.
Tough. Tailored. TrustedFabricated steel access coversWe design and manufacture high-quality, fabricated-steel access covers that meet the demands of modern infrastructure and are made to your exact specifications. Our bespoke service covers the full process, from site surveys and CAD design to fabrication and installation. Working closely with you from concept through to completion, we provide access solutions developed to suit the specific requirements of each project, supporting practical maintenance access and consistent in-service operation. Whether it’s a one-off design or a complete tailored package, our steel solutions provide the strength, precision and flexibility you can rely on. Tailored and proven solutionsNo two chambers are the same. We offer a full range of standard and bespoke sizes, configurations and finishes - ensuring the cover fits the job. Developed alongside major utilities, our designs meet strict technical standards and perform reliably in the field. Access for efficient maintenanceAccess and handling considerations are incorporated into each cover. Features such as lift-assist options, integral hinges and fall-prevention elements support inspection and maintenance activities during operation. Strength and long-term performanceGalvanised or coated finishes protect against corrosion, even in harsh environments. Reinforced frames, high load ratings and built-in stiffness reduce seat wear and bedding failures over time, delivering lasting reliability. Secure by designFrom simple locking bars to complex high-security mechanisms, our covers incorporate protection against unauthorised access and tampering. Locking options can be selected to suit the operational risk requirements of each installation. 
Recessed CoversBT approvedOur range of BT approved block pavior covers and frames are particularly suited to town centre developments, where replacement of existing service covers is required to facilitate infill of blocks or stone to match the surrounding area. Individual lid sizes are reduced and incorporate a central lifting point and tapered cover side to provide a slide out feature which facilitates access by a single operative. From off-street connections to major carriageway improvements, our access solutions support reliable operations across water, energy and communications infrastructure. Telecoms and fibre networksThe Pulse range provides access covers for chambers and cabling routes used in fibre and telecommunications installations, including locations subject to traffic loading. The range incorporates seated frames and is manufactured in accordance with CD 534 requirements for applications within telecommunications infrastructure. Water and power utilitiesOur Unite and Highway ranges deliver accessible covers for carriageway chambers, while SafeSeal™ covers ensure watertight and odour-resistant performance in less-trafficked areas (C250). For larger chambers and substations, the Hercules range provides outstanding strength and load-bearing capability, offering a cost-effective alternative to fabricated steel with its 1200mm x 1200mm clear opening. Service boxes and access pointsThe Tristar Grade A surface box (DBT0A4/1515) provides compact access to underground valves and cable junctions. Manufactured from ductile iron, it delivers longevity and strength over plastic alternatives, making it ideal for long-term performance in demanding environments. 
Built to respond to flood riskDropSeal compatibleSurface water entering foul-only networks is a hidden but significant issue. Even shallow ponding over a standard manhole cover can introduce flows large enough to overwhelm pumping stations and increase unnecessary treatment. 
Only with WrekinRetrofittable antenna optionsUnite* and Highway access covers are the only ranges on the UK market to include provisions for communications equipment, such as antennas, to be installed within the cover. 
The ID bolt provision can be used for antennas, allowing communications equipment, such as water meter monitoring, to be installed within a chamber beneath a cover while providing a strong signal above ground without the need to dig or adjust the surrounding road surface. Saving time, effort and money while minimising disruption. * references ending /KUE Built for you, trusted by the industryThe utilities and telecoms sectors face constant operational pressures, from maintaining 24/7 service to ensuring compliant access to buried networks. Our products are built to simplify maintenance, reduce downtime and provide confidence on every installation. Our experience spans national frameworks, new developments and retrofit works for water companies, power networks and fibre infrastructure providers. We understand the practical challenges: confined spaces, heavy traffic, repeat loading and exposure to weather and contaminants. By designing products that address these challenges, we help contractors and operators deliver infrastructure that’s longer-lasting and more efficient. Every single one of our covers and frames is precision engineered, thoroughly tested and manufactured to the highest standards. 
Building sustainability into everything we doSustainability is changing the way infrastructure is designed, specified and delivered across the UK. At Wrekin, our role is to support safer, stronger and longer-lasting infrastructure while reducing environmental impact wherever we can, and influencing positive change where the biggest impacts sit beyond our direct control. Our sustainability report sets out how sustainability is being embedded into our strategy, operations and value chain, not treated as a standalone initiative. Our approach focuses on the areas that matter most to our business, our people and our customers: achieving Net Zero, supporting and developing our people, working in partnership across our value chain, and strengthening responsible sourcing. It also explains how our priorities have been shaped by a materiality assessment, helping us focus on practical action rather than broad ambition. From health, safety and wellbeing to product quality, energy use, emissions reduction and ethical business practices. A key part of our approach is understanding where our impact really occurs. Our verified carbon footprint shows that collaboration with suppliers, logistics partners and customers is central to our Net Zero roadmap. Alongside this, we are progressing priorities including renewable electricity, on-site solar generation, transport optimisation, improved waste management, and greater product transparency through Environmental Product Declarations across our ductile ironwork range. Sustainability at Wrekin is also about building products, partnerships and workplaces that are fit for the long term. From durable infrastructure solutions and recycled content in our iron products, to Carbon Literacy training and our 'The Sea Starts Here' initiative. 
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 
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. |
