Accurate Trenchless Installation
Guided Augering
Guided Augering is used where line, level and gradient matter. It forms a controlled underground route for pipes, ducts or casings from prepared access points.
What Is Guided Augering?
Guided Augering is a trenchless installation method that combines a steerable pilot stage with auger boring. The pilot helps establish the intended line before the bore is enlarged and the pipe or casing is installed.
It is useful where the route needs more accuracy than a simple unguided bore. That makes it well suited to drainage, utility and infrastructure works where the pipe has to arrive at a known point.
How It Works
A guided pilot bore is set out from the launch position. Once the pilot line is proven, auger equipment removes spoil while pipe or casing is advanced along the route.
The method depends on careful setup, a suitable launch and reception area, and enough information about the route to manage risk before boring starts.
When It Is Used
Guided Augering is often used below roads, tracks, rail-side areas, yards and constrained sites where a continuous open trench would be disruptive or difficult.
It is particularly useful where gradient is important, such as drainage or service runs that need a controlled fall.
Typical Applications
- Drainage and sewer routes
- Utility ducts and sleeves
- Road and rail crossings
- Pipe or casing installation where line and level are important
Site Considerations
- Launch and reception pit space
- Route length and required gradient
- Pipe or casing diameter
- Known services and obstructions
- Ground information and groundwater risk
Benefits
- Good control of line and level
- Less surface opening than trenching
- Useful in constrained infrastructure environments
- Suitable for steel casing, pipe or duct routes
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What Information Should You Provide?
Useful enquiry information includes the project location, route length, pipe or duct size, depth, ground details if known, access points, drawings and site photos where available.
The more practical information you can share, the easier it is to identify whether Guided Augering or another no-dig method may be suitable.
Planning Guided Augering Works?
Send the project location, route length, pipe or duct size, depth, ground details, access points, drawings and site photos where available. No Dig Ltd can help identify whether this method is suitable.