Drive Cracking around Manhole Post your questions and get answers regarding all areas of drives, pathways and patios

[beadie]

I have a manhole cover in the drive and the tarmac is cracking around the edge. How can this be repaired. Is it easy or do I need a proffesional.

It is not too bad at the moment but I imagine if I keep putting the car over it, it will gradually get worse.

Any help gratefull.

[stoneyboy]

beadie,
Rake out the loose stuff, coat the recess with bitumastic paint and fill with repair tarmac.
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[beadie]

Thanks for the resposne. Being a complete novice can you post some links as to where I can get these products?. Thanks.

[stoneyboy]

beadie,
Try your local builders merchant and ask for cold lay tarmac - it comes in 25kg bags.
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