Trencher Rentals

Contractors say that whether they use trenching or trenchless construction methods depend upon the project, terrain, equipment, and total cost. Many contractors specialize in one or the other method which makes selection easier once the project owner decides on what must be accomplished and how the project should beaccomplished.

Before a project begins, contractors must know the type of soil they're handling and what lies under the soil, such as cables and pipes. They also look at existing drawings that tell them the best routes to dig the trenches without disturbing existing utilities.

Open cut trenching is the conventional method used for installing underground utilities. Specialized equipment is not required to cut or dig open trenches although some equipment manufacturers do make vibratory plows and saws that cut into the ground neatly and quickly.

Source: Reed ACP Construction Data