C P I Moling Ltd

Moling (Thrust-Boring)

Trenchless Technology, or Moling as it is more commonly called, is a method of installing new pipes, cables and ducts without the need for continuous and potentially highly damaging open trenches. Instead, Moling requires comparatively small pits, which are excavated at approximately 10 meter intervals. The "Mole" is then used to connect them. Greater distances can be undertaken but a site assessment would be required to ascertain the suitability of the ground.

The Moling process is specifically designed to be far less intrusive and can often lead to a significant saving in time and therefore costs on labour and reinstatement. This technology can be of particular benefit to Heritage sites where any disturbance is always a very sensitive issue.