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GAP's Trenching & Shoring engineering team offers a design service for all temporary works requirements.

Trenching & Shoring at GAP
Available nationwide, our Trenching and Shoring product range includes: a variety of Trench Boxes, Mini and Maxi Drag Boxes, Backhoe Boxes, Trench Sheets, Waler System and Edge Protection.
All of our groundworks equipment is supplied with user guides, technical information and trench support tools to help maintain excavation safety. Our expert team have over 100 years of combined experience in sales and operations staff from the temporary works industry.
To accompany our extensive product range, we offer a temporary works design service which is available on all trenching and shoring products. We work closely with our customers to solve their problems and offer the correct product when supporting excavations onsite. This often requires a site survey by our knowledgeable staff to discuss various options and obtain the best solution for our customers.
We can offer quick response times for urgent requirements due to our generous stock levels and product range which can suit most applications.
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EZE Shoring
Looking for an innovative, lightweight trenching solution? Look no further than EZE Shoring.
We are delighted to be able to offer a simple, safe, easy and quick trenching solution.
The high-performance composite system comprises of only five components and has no pins, clips, slings, pumps or hydraulics to worry about. Each individual component weighs less than 25kg.
We also have an EZE Shoring App which you can download here.
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- Quick delivery of all sizes and quantities of equipment
- Continual reinvestment allowing for one of the newest and most innovative fleets in the industry
- Specialist staff experienced in the hire of trenching and shoring equipment
- Promise to source the equipment you need
- Temporary works design service available on all trenching and shoring products
- Dedicated repair and maintenance facilities at every depot
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Shoring vs. Shielding: Which Solution is Best for Your Project?
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The Lifecycle of a Trenching Project with GAP Hire Solutions
Safe Trenching and Shoring solutions are critical for many aspects of a construction projects involving pipelines, electrical cables and drainage systems. For a successful start, the site needs to be mapped, cleared and prepared. In this blog, we will explore the steps that need to be carried out for a successful trenching project. This blog dives into the essential steps of a successful trenching project lifecycle and how GAP can support you every step of the way.
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