Mabey Hire groundworks cofferdam on site

Cofferdams

Cofferdams are temporary ground retention structures used to create safe and stable working areas for below-ground construction activities.

Safe ground retention for excavations
Cofferdams provide stable and secure working areas for below-ground construction, preventing soil movement and collapse.
Engineered solutions for every project
From small manhole braces to complex multi-level frames, our systems are designed for strength, versatility, and efficiency.
Designed for speed and reliability
Our pre-engineered MyConstruct Standard Solutions offer proven designs for low-risk excavations, saving time on-site.
River severn site with cofferdam

Fundamental to the construction process

In many construction projects, particularly those involving deep excavations or substructure works, maintaining a secure and stable excavation area is essential. Cofferdams provide temporary support to surrounding soil, preventing collapse and ensuring safe access for workers and equipment. Typically formed using interlocking steel sheet piles supported by internal bracing systems, they create a controlled environment for construction below ground level.

 

Cofferdam solutions

Mabey Hire offers a full range of cofferdam solutions engineered to suit projects of varying scale and complexity — from manhole braces and small excavations to large multi-level bracing systems. Our modular designs deliver strength, versatility, and ease of installation, supporting efficient construction while maintaining safety and structural integrity.

Working in close collaboration with our clients, we design and supply bespoke or standardised cofferdam systems to meet specific site and ground conditions. For routine and low-risk excavations, our pre-engineered MyConstruct Standard Solutions packages provide a fast and reliable way to access proven cofferdam designs.

Cofferdam at Scottish distillery

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Standard Solution
Allows the safe installation of manhole rings up to 3m in diameter.
Trench Sheets provide support to the sides of trenches and excavations during construction.
Sheet Piles provide support to the sides of trenches and excavations, creating a sheet pile wall that securely holds trench faces during con...
Release Shackles are an ideal tool for safely lifting Trench Sheets into position before driving into the ground.
Trench Sheet Extractors are used for the safe and efficient removal of trench sheets.
Our Drive Caps fit onto the top end of trench sheets, and make driving them into the ground easier.