Published hire card

Trench digging hire card

Hire tools and equipment for trench digging, with checks, stop conditions and a copyable hire-counter handoff.

  • Public hire card
  • Kit, PPE and checks
  • Stop conditions included
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Likely kit

  • trenching shovel or mini digger check
  • cable/pipe detector
  • barriers
  • spoil boards or bags
  • pump if water collects

Checks before hire

  • confirm service drawings/utility risk
  • measure trench depth and width
  • plan spoil storage
  • check access for machine or hand dig

Stop if

  • unknown buried services
  • deep trench collapse risk
  • public path or shared utility area
  • standing water/electrical risk

Related static planners

  • No exact static planner is close enough

Copyable handoff

Next step: use this card to ask the hire provider for the right class, size, accessories, PPE and stop conditions before comparing hire options.

Planning guidance only. Confirm equipment, PPE, instructions and site risks with the hire provider or a competent person before work starts.