Trench Sheet Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Need trench sheet hire in Reading? Coppard supplies steel trench sheets for use as part of a properly planned excavation-support system, with No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props listed in the same current catalogue. Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified sheet quantity, trench dimensions and hire period.
Coppard’s current trench-support catalogue lists one trench-sheet product on a minimum two-week hire, priced per metre, alongside No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props.
Specify the Excavation Support Before Ordering
Trench sheets may be required where an excavation needs temporary ground support, but the
decision should not be based on depth or a generic soil description alone. Ground conditions,
groundwater, nearby structures or services, surcharge loads and excavation geometry all affect the
support requirement.
HSE states that no ground can be relied upon to stand unsupported in all circumstances and that
the temporary support required should be decided before excavation work starts.
The support arrangement should be assessed and specified by a competent person before sheets
are ordered. Once the requirement is known, call 0118 979 2828 with the trench dimensions and
specified sheet quantity.
Steel Trench Sheets and Props from the Same Catalogue
Coppard currently lists:
- Trench Sheets – minimum two-week hire, with the hire rate stated per metre.
- Trench Prop No. 1.
- Trench Prop No. 2.
- Trench Prop No. 3.
Full specifications for the complete trench sheet range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Trench Sheet Hire for Reading Excavations
Trench sheets can form part of temporary support arrangements for drainage, utility and groundworks excavations where the support system has been specified for the actual conditions.
Underground services need to be identified and managed through the project’s safe excavation process before excavation or support installation begins.
Follow the Temporary-Works Design During Installation
Excavation support is safety-critical temporary works. The sheet installation sequence, prop positions, spacing and removal sequence should follow the specified support design and be managed by competent people.
HSE guidance states that support should be planned before excavation starts and that no work should take place until the excavation is safe. It also recognises trench sheets and props as equipment that may need to be available on site before work begins.
Call 0118 979 2828 once the sheet and prop requirements are known to confirm stock and transport arrangements.
Why Hire Trench Sheets from Coppard?
Coppard supplies trench sheets and No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props through the same Reading operation, allowing specified excavation-support components to be sourced together. The support arrangement and quantities need to follow the temporary-works design.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified sheet quantity, prop 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 Sheet Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Trench Sheet Hire in Reading
How many trench sheets do I need?
The quantity depends on the excavation layout and the specified temporary-support arrangement. Do not select the number of sheets from trench length and depth alone. Once the support requirement has been assessed, give Coppard the specified sheet quantity and hire period.
Do trench sheets always need trench props?
Trench sheets and props can form part of the same excavation-support system, but the exact arrangement depends on the temporary-works design. Coppard currently lists trench sheets together with No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 trench props in its excavation-support catalogue.
Can I collect trench sheets from Reading?
Collection or delivery depends on quantity, safe transport and current stock. Trench sheets are bulky, so confirm the practical transport arrangement with Coppard before travelling.
When might trench sheets be needed for an excavation?
Trench sheets may be needed where excavation sides require temporary support or where nearby structures, services, groundwater or other loads affect stability. HSE excavation guidance states that no ground can be relied upon to stand unsupported in all circumstances and that temporary support should be planned before digging begins. The support requirement should be assessed by a competent person before hire equipment is selected.
Need Trench Sheet Hire in Reading?
Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified sheet quantity, trench dimensions, prop requirement and hire period. Coppard supplies trench sheets and trench props through its Reading operation, subject to current stock and transport availability.
