Abstract: A housing for containing a meter such as a water meter or the like, with the housing being adapted to be buried in the ground. The housing is comprised of a generally cylindrical member having a hollow interior with a cover mounted on the upper end thereof. A lid is provided for closing an opening through the cover. A brace which is sized and shaped to fit within the cylindrical member is removably retained in the interior thereof. The brace can remain within the housing or can be removed therefrom and provides support for the cylindrical member during installation of same in the ground when the hole is being filled with dirt or other filler material. The brace, if desired, is removed through an opening through the cover which is smaller than the open end of the cylindrical member.