Any groundwork left unfinished as winter approaches tends to get harder to complete once the ground turns wet and cold, which makes autumn a good time to get trenches and foundations properly compacted before the weather changes.
A petrol trench rammer is designed specifically for compacting narrow trenches and confined spaces, somewhere a standard wacker plate often can’t reach effectively, making it essential for utility trenches, pipework and foundation work.
Getting compaction right at this stage prevents settling and shifting once frost and heavy rain arrive, which can otherwise lead to costly repairs further down the line.
If you’ve got groundwork to finish before winter sets in, it’s worth hiring the right compacting equipment now rather than risking problems later. IT Plant Hire supplies trench rammers and compactors across Crewe, Stoke, Staffordshire and Cheshire.