Kent Moling Services & Trenchless Underground Drainage Technology
The soil displacement method with non-steering displacement hammers for underground piping
The soil displacement method (called moling) is a method for underground piping installation.
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What is Moling?
Established for over three decades, this trenchless technology is offered by Moling Services South East Ltd.
For both residential and commercial clients in and around Kent. Whether you need pipes laying or require underground drainage, we are the company for you.
A displacement hammer, driven by pneumatics, creates a cavity underground. Ready for pulling in short or long pipes made of plastic (PE, PVC or PE-X) and metal (e.g. St).
Preferably without socket ends, up to DN 200. Also with any type of cable in drill lengths up to 15m (depending on the soil quality), either simultaneously or in a second working step.
This allows trenchless traffic route crossings, private service line installations. As well as the preparation of anchoring, by-passing obstacles and supporting further measures.
Conditions for Application
First of all, the proposed site to be bored must be sufficiently displaceable. A pit is also required to start the process.
As a rule, the soil displacement hammer will lie on top of an adjustable bore rig. Using the aid of a telescopic sight, aim is taken and the height and sides of the machine are adjusted.
The propulsion of the soil displacement hammer is performed by a piston driven with compressed air (normal job site compressor). External friction is required for the propulsion.
If this is missing, in loose, soft soils, for example; external static support can be added.
Underground Piping
Non-Evasive Directional Drilling
Our moling solutions involve the need for two excavations (launch & receive), where the torpedo-shaped mole is lined up on the target in the first pit.
The mole is then pneumatically powered and hammers its way through the ground along the intended trajectory.
This type of directional drilling means that we can get the best possible results each time.
On entering the receiving pit, the mole is removed from the airline. Which is then attached to the pipe/cable to be pulled back through the hole that has been bored.
Capabilities of Impact Moling
- Specifications: The smallest hole possible for this work is from 45mm, with the largest being 95mm.
- Ground suitability: Clays, slit, peat and generally soft cohesive material are suitable for moling.
- Unsuitable ground: Moling will not work with ballasts, sands, gravel, sub-base formation, rock and the like.
- Excavation Size: For small moves i.e 45m up to 50m. The hole has to be approx. 1.2 metres long x 0.5 metres wide x 0.8 metres deep.
- Depth Guideline: 10 x the diameter of product to be installed i.e. 100mm Cable Duct to achieve recommended minimum boring depths, 1000mm.
- Risk Assessment: This system is non-steered and non-tracked.
Why Choose Us?
We focus on doing the job properly – first time.
The benefits of working with us:
👍 Over 30 years experience in the industry
👍 Absolutely no call-out fees… whatsoever!
👍 Clear, honest advice with no upselling
👍 Fast response across Kent and the South East
👍 Clean and tidy workmanship
👍 Long lasting solutions, not just quick fixes
👍 Highly competitive rates vs the big franchises
Most importantly, we treat your property with respect and keep disruption to a minimum.
However, the power of the equipment is such that it is capable of displacing most minor obstructions without deviation.
FAQs
The most common impact moling questions… answered!
What is the impact moling used for?
Impact moling is a trenchless method of installing small-diameter pipes, ducts and cables with minimal excavation. A pneumatic moling tool drives through the ground, displacing and compacting the surrounding soil to create a bore for the new service.
What is the moling process?
Moling is a trenchless construction technique used to install underground pipes with minimal excavation. A pneumatically powered tool, known as a mole, travels through the soil to create a bore along the required route for the new pipe.
Can you mole under a road?
As the mole travels through the ground, it displaces the surrounding soil to create a tunnel for new pipes or cables. With little or no excavation required, it is an ideal solution for installing underground services beneath roads, driveways and landscaped areas while minimising surface disruption.
What's the difference between moling and directional drilling?
Unlike traditional trenching, which requires long excavated trenches, moling only needs small entry and exit pits. This significantly reduces disruption to roads, driveways, gardens and other surrounding areas while allowing underground services to be installed efficiently.
Local Coverage
Our Impact Moling Service is Available 24/7 365
If you require any directional drilling or for more general information on our moling services and trenchless technology, please get in touch for a quote, or call us today.
Are you located in one of the local cities or towns listed below? Get in touch for help!
- Ashford
- Broadstairs
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Deal
- Dover
- Faversham
- Folkestone
- Gillingham
- Gravesend
- Herne Bay
- Hythe
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Medway
- Minster
- New Romney
- Northfleet
- Orpington
- Ramsgate
- Rochester
- Sevenoaks
- Sheerness
- Sittingbourne
- Swanley
- Thanet
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Whitstable
We also cover East Sussex, West Sussex and South London Moling Services.
With no call-out fees and affordable pricing, we’re the local impact moling specialists you can trust.
We are Water Safe Registered Members
Got questions about our services or have an emergency job?
We're proud members of the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme (WIAPS). Water Regs UK manages the scheme on behalf of UK water companies. It provides industry-approved certification to qualified professionals in the sector, including ground workers.
As WIAPS accredited contractors, we are authorised to get South East Water, Southern Water and Thames Water customers connected to the mains water network as necessary. Fully compliant with WaterSafe, you can be assured any water supply installation is carried out in accordance with Water Fittings Regulations. On completion, we issue certificates to confirm our work was carried out in compliance with current regulations.
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