Trenchless technology provides an environmental and cost-effective solution to your underground project.
Impact Moling is a way of installing new pipes, cables and ducts under the ground without the need to dig continuous trenches. Pits are dug in the ground and the mole is placed inside to tunnel between them.
The mole tunnels through the earth, from the first pit through to the destination pit leaving a narrow tunnel large enough for the required utility to be pulled through. The mole is a steel pneumatic cylinder that hammers through the soil creating a bore hole for the new pipe to be laid. This massively reduces installation time, disturbance to the surface and the cost.
Underground utility moling is an important and efficient method for managing utility installations and upgrades in urban environments like London.
If you need to replace a watermains at your property, save time and money by taking advantage of trenchless technology to install your new Watermains pipe.
Our state-of-the-art Moling equipment will bore a new and accurate channel for a new water pipe work to be installed, without the need to dig up large areas of gardens and driveways.
This means the new watermain pipe can be installed efficiently with minimal disruption to you and your property.
Replacing a Watermains begins at the stop tap located at the boundary of your property and continues up to the connection inside your house.
Replacing the entire length of the connection pipe provides a single water supply replacement that is seamless. Therefore, it is far less prone to splits, cracks and leaks and has no risk of lead contamination.
Underground utility moling is used in London for installing or replacing utilities (such as water, gas, electricity, telecom cables, or drainage systems) beneath the ground without the need for large-scale excavation. This technique is ideal for use in London where digging up roads or streets can be very disruptive, costly, and logistically challenging.
London is a city with a rich history, and many areas are protected for their historical significance. Digging up roads or pavements could risk damaging ancient infrastructure, which makes trenchless methods like moling an attractive alternative.
London is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, and its underground infrastructure is incredibly complex. The city is built on layers of history, with tunnels, pipes, and cables from different eras interwoven under the streets. This presents a significant challenge when using moling techniques, as there’s a high risk of accidentally hitting or damaging existing infrastructure. The variety of utilities below ground—such as sewer lines, electricity cables, and telecoms—can make the process more hazardous and complicated.
London’s soil conditions vary significantly across different areas, ranging from clay and gravel to sand and chalk. These variations can affect the success of the moling process. In areas with soft or unstable soil, there is a risk that the mole (the drilling device) might veer off course or become stuck. Moreover, in some areas of London, there is the potential for archaeological finds that could halt work or require special precautions.
Fast and environmentally friendly underground pipe installations
Highly cost-effective compared to traditional trenching methods
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