Moling (Trenchless Technology)

The Smarter Way to Install Underground Services

Traditional excavation methods can be messy, time-consuming, and highly disruptive. Moling, also known as trenchless technology, provides a faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective solution for installing or replacing underground pipes and utilities. At Merciers Moling & Construction, we specialise in this advanced technique, helping homeowners, businesses, and developers upgrade their infrastructure without the hassle of digging up driveways, gardens, or roads.

What Is Moling?

Moling is a no-dig technology that uses a compact pneumatic machine (the “mole”) to create a tunnel underground. This allows new pipes or cables to be installed without the need for large, open trenches. Entry and exit pits are dug at either end, and the mole travels through the soil, creating a clear pathway for the new service pipe.

The result is a streamlined installation that is quicker, cleaner, and significantly less disruptive than traditional excavation.

Benefits of Moling

Minimal Disruption – Protects driveways, lawns, and landscaping by avoiding long trenches.
Cost-Effective – Reduced labour, reinstatement, and clean-up costs.
Fast Installation – Projects are completed in a fraction of the time compared to conventional digging.
Environmentally Friendly – Less excavation means less waste and reduced carbon footprint.
Versatile Applications – Ideal for water pipes, electricity cables, telecoms, and gas supplies.

Moling is particularly well-suited to built-up areas where space is limited, or where reinstatement costs would otherwise be high.

Our Moling Services

Water Pipe Installation & Replacement – Upgrade outdated or leaking supply pipes with minimal disruption.
Utility Ducting – Install underground ducts for telecoms, electricity, or gas infrastructure.
Pipe Diversions & Extensions – Reroute existing services to accommodate new builds or property extensions.
Commercial & Domestic Projects – From single-property upgrades to large-scale infrastructure projects.

By combining precision equipment with our expertise in underground works, we ensure a professional, long-lasting installation every time.

Why Choose Trenchless Technology Over Traditional Digging?

Conventional excavation often means tearing up surfaces, causing unnecessary delays, disruption, and reinstatement costs. With moling, these issues are eliminated — you keep your driveways, gardens, and pavements intact, while still achieving a reliable underground installation.

This makes it the ideal solution for projects where speed, cleanliness, and cost-efficiency are key priorities.

Why Choose Merciers Moling & Construction?

Specialist Expertise – Decades of combined experience in moling and trenchless solutions.
WIAPS & WaterSafe Approved – Trusted to deliver work to the highest water industry standards.
End-to-End Service – From planning and ground surveys to installation and reinstatement.
Trusted by Industry Leaders – Our clients include Thames Water and Chessington World of Adventures.
Future-Proof Installations – High-quality materials and methods designed to last.

📞 Contact Merciers Moling & Construction today to discuss your project and discover how our trenchless technology can save you time, money, and disruption.

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