We may seem biased, but here at Manhole Form Hire, we’re not the biggest fans of precast manholes and access chambers. There are a range of reasons why manhole forms are a good idea for your project. We’ll always champion the benefits of hiring manhole forms and really, why wouldn’t you? When you’re able to customise every manhole form order to the exact civil standards and specifications of your project, have the forms delivered when you need them, and change your order as required, what’s not to love?

We’re exploring the reasons why you should bypass precast forms and choose manhole forms to make your manhole installation quick and hassle-free.

Hiring manhole forms means you can meet unique specs in half the time

Cracks and chips in precast manholes almost always mean they can no longer be used, which is a waste of time and money for the construction project as well as the company that supplied them. The costs associated with ordering replacement precast access chambers can completely blow the construction budget. Using a manhole form ensures that concrete is poured and cured exactly where you need it, removing any risk of damage during storage and transport.

Even if you can halt the delivery of your precast concrete manholes, you will more than likely incur more charges related to delivery or storage. Then of course, if your precast manholes have been cast specifically for your construction project and the models need changes you could potentially be out of pocket even more. Alternatively, if you hire your manhole forms you just have to cancel the delivery and re-order when you need them. Without worrying about the long-term affects of removing a manhole structure throughout the process, you can also enjoy complete access to chambers as you require for your project.

Manhole forms are on-site when you need them, not weeks before

Changing a manhole form hire is easier than changing a precast manhole order. Anyone that’s worked on a construction site knows how things can change in an instant. One day everything is tracking well, and the next a discovery is made that delays the construction project for weeks. Delays can often result in changes to the original construction plan. If you’ve already ordered your precast manholes and they’re on their way, they’ll have to sit on-site for weeks, potentially seeing damage during this time.

Choose manhole forms to make your project a success

Precast manholes can seem initially like the better option for a busy construction site cause they’re delivered and you don’t have to do anything but install them. But as with any quick solution, there are a range of risks that are associated with it. While hiring manhole forms may seem more laborious in the short run, they have continuously proved themselves to be the smarter choice to fulfil your manhole needs. And at Manhole Form Hire, we are the specialists in providing our wide range of manhole forms across Australia.