In addition to moling services, MacMole provides open cut trenching for water pipe installation and other underground services. This method is suitable for projects where surface disruption is not an issue, or where the ground is not suitable for impact moling or pipe ramming. In these cases, trenching is a practical alternative, especially for areas of grass or agricultural sites. MacMole can provide chain and excavator trenching for:
We cover Canterbury and the surrounding areas.
The best option for your project will depend on your requirements and the specifics of your site. With many years of experience, we advise on the most suitable solutions for each job to ensure high-quality results.
A chain trencher is a machine that uses a looped chain to create a trench in the ground. It looks similar to a large chainsaw. Chain trenching enables us to predetermine the depth and width of the trench, creating a channel tailored to each specific requirement in the Canterbury area.
When cutting the trench, the trencher removes soil and deposits it alongside the trench, ready for replacing after installing pipes. At MacMole, we provide chain trenching for a variety of domestic and commercial projects, making it an effective alternative to moling services. This includes water pipe replacements and the installation of new water supply, drainage and irrigation systems, as well as pipe and cable ducting installations.
For some jobs, excavator trenching is the most suitable option. This involves removing soil using an excavator, also called a digger, and is a practical option where chain trenching is not suitable. Excavator trenching is also the best option if you require a bigger trench for larger pipes or services, and other methods, such as impact moling or pipe ramming, are not suitable.
Following pipe or cable laying, we replace soil and turf to leave your site neat and tidy. We also undertake the reinstatement of small excavations in block paving, tarmac and concrete.
We undertake trenching for new water supply installations, as well as water pipe repairs, pipe connections, water pipe replacements, water pipe reinstatements and cable laying projects that require direct access. As a customer-focused company, we always recommend the best solution for your needs, helping to reduce job time and costs where possible.
Where pipe ramming or moling services are unfeasible, our expert trenching services provide effective solutions that minimise disruption as much as possible. Some uses for chain or excavator trenching include underground cable installation, pipe and cable ducting installation, and new water supply installation across fields or agricultural land. We also use this method to remove and replace damaged pipes or carry out more extensive storm drainage and water pipe repairs.
MacMole has completed many domestic and commercial trenching jobs in Canterbury, and we often use a combination of impact moling and trenching methods to deliver the best services and results, always leaving your site looking just as we found it.
Macmole offers a range of services to fulfil all clients’ requirements. Some of the key services we provide include:
