Services · D.03
Trial trenches where they matter, dug and surveyed by our own team. We record the actual position of cables and pipelines before the design is finalised.
D.03Trial trenches
Each component can be ordered separately. Together they form one drawing that you see grow in the client portal.
We determine where a trial trench is needed: at high-risk interfaces, unclear positions and crossings. For each trench we record its purpose, dimensions and the cables and pipelines we expect to find.
ResultTrial trench plan with locations and purpose per trench
Before we dig, we walk the locations: trees, paving, driveways and manholes. With a current KLIC notification and agreements with the grid operator, every trench is prepared in advance.
ResultPrepared locations with KLIC and agreements
We dig the trial trenches by hand or supervise the contractor. Every cable and pipeline found is surveyed with RTK-GNSS: position, depth, diameter and material, in RD and NAP.
ResultSurveyed points and photos per trench
For each trench we record what we found and what it means for the design. Deviations are processed straight into the drawing.
ResultTrial trench report and updated design
Don’t have everything yet? A proposed route or a question is enough to start.
Everything is stored in your project file in the client portal, also after handover.
A KLIC delivery gives an indication, not a guarantee. A targeted trial trench tells you where you stand before construction starts.
At interfaces with a high risk class, where the KLIC delivery is unclear, and at crossings where the exact depth matters. In the trial trench plan we substantiate why each trench is needed.
Trial trenches and surveying are done by our own team. If you use your own contractor for the digging, we supervise the trenches and do the survey.
Our field team is VCA certified and always works from a current KLIC notification. On site we follow the safety agreements of the client and the grid operator.
Next in the project
D.02Digital surveyingFrom a single survey to a full 3D picture of the subsurface: we measure, process the data and deliver it in the format you need.View service
D.04Work preparation and permitsWe check the route for soil, nature, archaeology, unexploded ordnance and ownership, apply for the required permits and keep all parties aligned until construction.View service
D.01.1Route engineeringWe define the route, develop it through VO, DO and UO, and record crossings and interfaces before anyone starts digging.View service