Trench Prop Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Need trench prop hire in Reading? Coppard supplies No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 adjustable trench props for use as part of a properly designed excavation-support system. Trench sheets are also available in the same current catalogue. Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified prop sizes, quantities and hire period.
Coppard’s current excavation-support catalogue lists three trench-prop sizes: No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3.
Specify the Excavation Support Before Ordering
Trench props are components within an excavation-support arrangement. The correct size, number, spacing and position depend on the trench dimensions, ground conditions, groundwater, nearby structures or services, surcharge loads and the sheeting or shoring system being used.
The support arrangement should be assessed and specified by a competent person before the equipment is ordered.
Once the support requirement is known, call 0118 979 2828 with the specified prop sizes, quantities and hire period.
Three Adjustable Trench Prop Sizes
Coppard’s current catalogue lists:
- – Trench Prop No. 1 – maximum open length approximately 0.69 m.
- – Trench Prop No. 2 – maximum open length approximately 1.09 m.
- – Trench Prop No. 3 – maximum open length approximately 1.68 m.
Trench sheets are also listed in the same excavation-support category.
Full specifications for the complete trench prop range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Trench Props and Trench Sheets for Reading Excavations
Trench props and sheets can form part of temporary support arrangements for drainage, utility and groundworks excavations where the system has been designed for the actual site conditions. Coppard supplies this equipment through its Reading operation.
Follow the Specified Temporary-Support Arrangement
Excavation support is safety-critical temporary works. The installation sequence, prop positions, spacing, checks and removal sequence should follow the specified support arrangement and be managed by competent people. The correct sequence depends on the support design and site conditions.
Transport depends on the quantities, lengths and safe loading arrangement.
Call 0118 979 2828 once the specified prop and sheet requirements are known to confirm current stock and collection or delivery.
Why Hire Trench Props from Coppard?
Coppard supplies No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props together with trench sheets through the same Reading operation, allowing specified excavation-support components to be sourced together. The temporary-support arrangement should already have been specified before hire equipment is selected.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified prop sizes, quantities, sheet requirement and hire dates to check current stock.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our 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 in Reading
What sizes of trench prop does Coppard currently hire?
Coppard’s current catalogue lists No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props, with maximum open lengths of approximately 0.69 m, 1.09 m and 1.68 m respectively. Confirm the required sizes and current Reading stock when booking.
Do trench props and trench sheets always need to be used together?
They can form part of the same excavation-support system, but the exact arrangement depends on the temporary-works design. Coppard currently lists both trench sheets and No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props in the same excavation-support category.
How deep can a trench be before support is needed?
There is no single safe depth rule that applies to every excavation. HSE excavation guidance states that no ground can be relied upon to stand unsupported in all circumstances and that the temporary support required should be decided before digging starts. The actual ground, water, loads and excavation geometry all matter.
What information should I have before hiring trench props?
Have the specified prop sizes, quantities and support arrangement available, together with the hire period and any trench-sheet requirement. HSE temporary-works guidance explains that excavation support must be properly planned and managed. Once the support system has been specified by a competent person, Coppard can supply the required components.
Need Trench Prop Hire in Reading?
Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified prop sizes, quantities, trench-sheet requirement and hire period. Coppard supplies No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props through its Reading operation, subject to current stock and transport availability.
