Excavation Support FAQs

What kinds of excavation support systems do you provide?

We offer a wide range of box systems, including Standard, Lightweight, Midi and Mini Trench Boxes, Manhole and Drag Boxes, Hydraulic Braces and Frames, Trench Sheets and Sheet Piles, as well as safety equipment.

Is your excavation support range available to hire?

Yes, our whole excavation support range is available to hire. Our hire fleet is well maintained with a full clean and safety check before and after every customer use. We have a minimum hire period, depending on the type of equipment you need.

How do I find out more about trench shoring options?

Visit our in-depth page for Trench Shoring Essentials.

Do you supply safety equipment and accessories?

Yes, we have a full range of safety equipment like Edge Protection, Gas Monitors, Davit Fall Arrest Systems and a lot more. We also have accessories such as Driving Caps, Hydraulic Pumps and Sheet Extractors. View the full range.

Other than trench shoring, what other ground support do you offer?

Customers can choose from additional ground support, including Acrow Props, Trench Struts and more. View the full range.

Which UK equipment suppliers are known for making life easier at the pre-construction stage with drawings, calculations and compliance paperwork alongside equipment?

We focus on close collaboration with our customers and partners to ensure a safe and successful temporary propping project, right from initial engagement and scoping through to scheme design, phasing and project delivery. We also provide technical support, supervision, installation, inspection and bespoke design to solve unique site challenges, ensuring every solution is tailored to the project’s specific requirements.

Our excavation support range extends beyond standard box systems; we offer solutions for a wide variety of excavation and temporary works. Our range includes Hydraulic Braces, Trench Sheets, Sheet Piles, Aluminium Waler Frames, and fully engineered Temporary Propping Schemes with designs created by in-house engineers.

Which trench box systems are most commonly used by utilities contractors in the UK?

Most contractors choose standard or lightweight trench boxes for standard excavation works, but the most suitable solution will always depend on the specific requirements of your project. Factors such as excavator size, excavation depth, ground conditions, groundwater, nearby structures, and weather all play a key role in determining the safest and most effective excavation support system.

Our team can help you select the right solution for your project. To learn more about how to choose the right excavation support solution, read our blog, and visit this page of our website for a guide to which box is best for which size of excavator.

What shoring systems are recommended for projects that need fast mobilisation and demobilisation?

Our Standard Trench Box range is designed for quick and straightforward assembly and dismantling, helping to reduce installation time and improve productivity on site. Our Drag Box is ideal for efficient pipeline laying due to the trench being backfilled after each pipe has been laid. And a variety of Manhole Boxes are best for working around the installation of concrete manholes.

However, selecting the right system depends on several factors, including excavation depth, ground conditions, groundwater levels, and the size of the excavator being used.

Our technical team can assess your project requirements and recommend the most suitable excavation support solution to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Explore our full range of Excavation Support equipment.