Project Portfolio: Supply-Only Glass Well Kit [Kent]

Project Overview

• Client: DIY / Residential Builder

• Location: South East England 

• Product: Circular Walk-on Glass Well Cover & Steel Support Frame

• Delivery: Fully Assembled Kit, shipped direct from Sheffield

• Safety: UKCA Certified Structural Steel & Laminated Glass

The "Drop-In" Solution for Local Builders

For many renovation projects in the South East, builders stumble upon wells but aren't glazing specialists. This is where Dio-Met’s supply-only model shines. We provided the Kent homeowner with a pre-fabricated steel framework that acts as a structural "template" for the bricklayer.

• Precision Fit: The steel framework was manufactured to Peter's exact well diameter in our Sheffield workshop. Once the brickwork reached the desired height, the frame was simply seated and leveled.

• Structural Integrity: Because we are the world's leading manufacturer of these well covers, we provide the specific glass thickness (often 25.5mm or 33mm) required to safely support domestic foot traffic in a kitchen.

• Simple Installation: The unit arrived fully assembled. Once the frame was secured and the floor tiles laid up to the edge, the glass was dropped into its recessed seat on top of our high-durability rubber gaskets.

Technical Expert Insight: Centering and Leveling Supply-Only Frames

When installing a supply-only well cover, the most common error is failing to account for the final "Finished Floor Level" (FFL).] To solve this, our steel frames are designed with a low-profile outer flange. We advise builders to set the frame 2-5mm below the expected tile height; this allows for the tile adhesive to bring the flooring perfectly flush with the glass. Additionally, since historic Kentish wells are rarely perfectly circular, our framework provides a consistent, true-round edge that "masks" any irregularities in the original 19th-century brickwork, ensuring a professional, architectural finish even for a first-time installer.

Why Choose Dio-Met for Supply-Only Projects?

• World-Wide Shipping: We are a direct supplier, shipping fully assembled units nationwide and globally.

• Competent Person Installation: Our wine cellar doors and well covers are designed so that any competent person or local builder can install them with ease.

• Technical Support: We provide the CAD drawings and technical guidance needed to ensure your site prep matches our precision-made metalwork.

Explore More from Dio-Met

• Glass Well Covers: Bespoke sizes for any domestic opening.

• Square and Rectangular Glass Floors: Range of steel frameworks, glass thicknesses and sizes available.

• See All Projects: Browse our latest customer-installed features across the UK

Contact the Experts

Don't let an old water well hold up your renovation. Get a quote for a precision-engineered glass cover kit today.

• Email: sales@diometonline.co.uk

• Phone: 0114 243 9009

• Direct Supplier: We manufacture and ship from Sheffield to wherever your project is located