Trench Prop Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Safe Excavation Shoring on Any Ground
Your trench is open and needs shoring. Adjustable steel struts from our Winnersh depot keep your crew safe and your excavation compliant. Call 0118 979 2828.
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Trench sheets hold the face. Trench props hold the sheets apart. Together they form a CDM-compliant shoring system for any excavation where workers need to descend. If you are looking for trench prop hire near me in Reading, our Winnersh depot stocks three sizes at £3.00 per prop per week. Call 0118 979 2828.
Trench Prop Sizes and Rates
Three sizes — No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 — covering trench widths from 450mm to 1,680mm. Props are hired alongside trench sheets for a complete shoring system. Both go on the same account. £3.00 per prop per week. No daily rate.
When Do You Need Trench Props?
Trench props are required when sheets support excavation faces under active earth pressure — almost any sheeted trench of significant depth. Your propping arrangement should be specified in the method statement and risk assessment. For notifiable construction work, building control expects to see the temporary works scheme before excavation begins.
For full specifications on the trench prop range, view the Coppard online catalogue.
Trench Props and Sheets — Complete Shoring System
Standard installation: pitch sheets, set top row of props, continue excavating, add further prop rows at 1.2 to 1.5 metre depth intervals. On London Clay under Wokingham, Bracknell and Shinfield, the ground can appear stable without propping — do not be misled. Clay under lateral load creeps in wet conditions and can move suddenly. On Thames Valley gravel around Reading and Twyford, the risk is different — gravel sides collapse without the slow warning that clay gives. Props must be in position before operatives enter any trench in gravel. We supply sheets and props from the same Winnersh depot. Call 0118 979 2828 with your trench dimensions and we will confirm the right combination. Looking for trench prop hire near me? Groundworks contractors across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley and Shinfield hire from this depot regularly.
Trench Props for Contractors Across the Thames Valley
Groundworks contractors and utility companies across Berkshire use trench props extensively. Drainage replacement, sewer connections, highway utility installation — all require shored excavations. Adding props and sheets to an existing Coppard plant hire is straightforward — same account, same invoice. Call 0118 979 2828.
Why Hire Trench Props from Coppard?
You are not calling a national hire desk. Coppard stocks trench props and sheets from the same depot — no separate suppliers. We know the Thames Valley’s ground conditions and stock the equipment most commonly needed on local groundworks. Call 0118 979 2828.
Searching for the best trench prop hire near me? Coppard covers Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Call 0118 979 2828.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from your Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Trench Prop Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Trench Prop Hire
How many props per metre of trench?
One row per 1.2 to 1.5 metres of depth as a guide. A 2.4m trench typically needs two rows. The exact arrangement should be in your temporary works method statement.
What is the maximum width for the No. 3 prop?
1,680mm. For wider trenches, hydraulic struts or a larger frame system may be required. Call 0118 979 2828 to discuss.
How do I install a trench prop?
Position horizontally between opposing sheet faces. Adjust the screw to bear firmly against both faces — snug but not overtightened. Never use as a climbing aid.
Can I use trench props without sheets?
No. Props are lateral bracing designed to work with sheets or panels. Without a face to push against, a prop provides no structural function.
What is the minimum hire period?
One week at £3.00 per prop per week.
Need the best trench prop hire near me?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day collection from Winnersh. Delivery across Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Get Plant on Site Tomorrow.
Need Trench Prop Hire near me in Reading or the Thames Valley?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day dispatch from Winnersh. Delivery across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead and the Thames Valley.
