Trench Prop Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
Safe Excavation Shoring on Any Ground
Trench props for safe excavation shoring. Call 01380 828988.
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An unsupported trench in Oxford Clay collapses without warning. If you are looking for a trench prop hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
What Do You Need to Know Before Hiring Trench Props?
You need trench dimensions, ground conditions, expected loads and the sheeting system. Oxford Clay across Melksham, Trowbridge and Chippenham slumps when waterlogged. Alluvial ground along the River Avon is soft and unpredictable. Trench props work with trench sheets. We supply both from the same depot. Call 01380 828988 with your trench dimensions.
Our Trench Prop Hire Range
Mechanical and hydraulic props. Extension lengths for different trench widths. Hydraulic props speed up installation on longer trench runs across Trowbridge, Chippenham and Devizes.
Full specifications for the complete trench prop range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Trench Props for Wiltshire Ground Conditions
Oxford Clay can become unstable when waterlogged, particularly from October through March. Alluvial ground along the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal is often soft and variable, while made ground on brownfield sites around Trowbridge and Chippenham may contain hidden voids. On sites near watercourses, trench support is often a condition of the construction method statement.
Installing Trench Props Safely
Install trench support as excavation progresses. Never excavate to full depth before fitting the trench sheets and props. Make sure the base is stable before anyone enters the excavation.
Most trench props fit in a van for collection, and delivery is also available. Call 01380 828988.
Why Hire a Trench Prop from Coppard?
Sheets and props from the same depot. Call 01380 828988 with your trench dimensions and we will confirm quantities.
Searching for the best trench prop hire near me? Coppard covers Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury. Call 01380 828988.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Melksham 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 in Melksham and Wiltshire
Do I need props and sheets together?
Yes. Trench sheets retain the soil, while trench props support the sheets and keep them in position. Both are available from the Melksham depot.
How deep before I need support?
Any trench deeper than 1.2 metres in unstable ground should be properly supported. On Oxford Clay, support may also be needed in shallower excavations when the ground is waterlogged.
Can I collect?
Yes. Most trench props fit in a van, making collection from the Melksham depot straightforward. Delivery is also available. Call 01380 828988.
What information do I need before hiring trench props?
You will need to know the trench dimensions, ground conditions, expected loads and the type of sheeting or shoring system being used. Trench props are not standalone supports; their size, spacing and positioning must form part of a properly planned excavation-support arrangement. The Temporary Works Forum provides practical guidance on the management of shoring in excavations. Once the support system has been specified by a competent person, tell Coppard’s Melksham team the required prop sizes and quantities, and they can arrange suitable equipment for the job.
Need trench prop hire near me in Melksham or Wiltshire?
Call 01380 828988. Same-day dispatch from Melksham. Delivery across Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury.
