ᐅ Access shaft as a trip hazard

Hello,

I hope this is the right forum for my question.

A few years ago, we bought a house that is now about 30 years old. In front of the house, there are several parking spaces for vehicles. The entire area is paved.

Under the paving, there is also an inspection chamber. This chamber protrudes a few centimeters (inches) above ground level, creating a real tripping hazard. I assume that the paving stones have settled somewhat over the years.

Are there options to lower or shorten the inspection chamber so that the pavement can be preserved? If so, what kind of companies handle this kind of work?

Thanks and best regards,
michael1982

Hello,

that probably also depends on how the inspection chamber is constructed. Maybe take a photo inside the chamber and of the surrounding area.

Ours (new) consists, for example, of a kind of PVC sewer pipe and can be adjusted in height. When paving, we cut the surrounding stones at the top so that the cover rests on all four sides with about 1 cm (0.4 inches) and is flush at the top. This basically prevents it from sinking or sticking up.

Normally, for such work, a civil engineer or landscaping contractor should be well suited.

Inspection shafts often have concrete rings below the cover. These come in various thicknesses and can be replaced.

If it is really just a minimal edge, these rings can also be sanded down. You just need to make sure to restore the joint afterwards.