Manhole & Stormwater Pit Formwork Hire

No crane. No truck.
Same pour.

Lightweight HDPE formwork that two people can lift, a ute can carry and a hose can clean. Made in Queensland.

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Why HDPE

Does the job of steel. Without the crane.

Our HDPE manhole and stormwater pit formwork holds its shape through the pour, just like steel. The difference is everything around the pour: two people lift it, a ute carries it and concrete washes off with a hose. No excavator pulled off another job, no truck haulage, no grinding or blasting. Hire rates are comparable to steel.

Crew lowering an HDPE manhole inner form into place, showing the ribbed interior
Hire range

Formwork for hire

Manhole inners and outers, high lifts, neck rings, pourboards and gully pit extras.

Try before you hire

How the free 3-day trial works

One trial per company per site, valid for bookings placed within twelve months. Based on an inner form up to 1500mm and its corresponding outer.

FREE TRIAL
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Request your free 3-day trial

Tell us the job and the pit sizes. One trial per company per site, so your crew can try HDPE formwork on a real pour before you commit.

Two workers carrying an HDPE manhole form by hand
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We deliver, you pour

We drop the formwork to your site (delivery area restrictions apply). Two people set it up, you pour, and concrete washes off with a hose. No crane, no truck.

Concrete being poured into HDPE manhole formwork on site
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Book the job and save 5%

Happy with the trial? Book your formwork online for the full job. Book 4+ weeks ahead and save 5%, with free changes up to 3 days before dispatch.

Stacked HDPE formwork set up for a deep manhole
See it on site

Videos & resources

Watch the system in use and hear from the crews who hire it.

ON SITE
From the field

What our clients think

Civil contractor James Carruthers talks about using HDPE formwork from Plastic Formwork Hire on his sites.

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Video · 2 min

See how it works

A quick look at the HDPE formwork system and why crews are switching from steel.

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For engineers

Technical summary

HDPE vs steel, scope of application and the engineering spec sheet.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers on hire, delivery and the free trial.

FAQ
  • Contact us with your job details and the pit sizes you need. We'll arrange a free 3-day hire so your crew can use the formwork on a real pour. One trial per company per site, valid for bookings placed within twelve months. Based on an inner form up to 1500mm and its corresponding outer.

  • Yes. Delivery and collection are free within 25 km of our Queensland depot. Beyond 25 km it is $2 per km of one-way distance, charged once and covering both delivery and pick-up. For sites more than 100 km away, freight is quoted separately: you can still book online and we will confirm the freight cost before dispatch. Or call 0404 537 478.

  • Concrete residue comes off HDPE with a pressure cleaner, or even a cloth once it has dried. No grinding, blasting or painting. Never use abrasives or power tools, as they can damage the plastic face.

  • Yes. Changes and cancellations are free up to 3 days before dispatch. Book 4 or more weeks ahead and you also save 5% on the hire.

Try it on your next pour

Free 3-day trial, one per company per site. Or book 4+ weeks ahead and save 5%.

Sales enquiries

Got a pour coming up, a bulk job or a question about sizes? Send us a note and Trevor will get back to you. Or call 0404 537 478.

Become a regional distributor

We are building our distribution network to reach more construction sites. Distribution options are now available in select regions across Australia.

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