Project: Galling To Great

Are you a homeowner, contractor, or property manager looking for a safe, long-term solution for a utility well tank cover? Don’t sacrifice convenience for safety! In this blog, we will see how our customer swapped out a temporary fix with a custom, powder-coated steel cover, solving safety and aesthetic concerns.

first moved in, they didn’t question their choice to use a plywood sheet to cover the well tank in their front yard. It seemed like a quick and simple fix—until the wood began to rot, warp, and break down. Exposure to weather, weight, and moisture can cause wood to deteriorate quickly, leading to dangerous soft spots, structural weakness, and the risk of collapse.

their temporary plywood cover was failing and that their makeshift cover was no substitute for a proper steel manhole cover. The underside was rotted, and the surface could no longer bear any weight safely, causing a safety hazard that could endanger both people and the underlying well tank infrastructure. They knew they needed to find a durable, permanent solution.

The homeowners searched online for a custom manhole cover that would fit the unique size and shape of their well tank opening. They quickly found Manhole Covers Direct (MCD) and were guided straight to our Replacement Covers section, where they submitted their dimensions. Additionally, the homeowners wanted the cover to blend into their front lawn and opted to a green powder coated finish to match the surrounding grass.

and fabrication completed, the new manhole cover was delivered and installed—providing the homeowners with a safe, durable, and visually discreet solution they could count on for years to come.

The plywood was gone. The risk of collapse was eliminated. And the well tank was now protected by a heavy-duty, powder-coated steel manhole cover—custom-fit to the lawn and made to last in all weather conditions.