Site Equipment

What Site Equipment does

Site Equipment Limited is a UK-based, family-run supplier of temporary groundworks, excavation support, and construction equipment to the civil engineering and construction industries. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Bristol, the company operates three regional depots in Bristol, Cardiff, and London, with nationwide delivery capability. It serves construction contractors, civil engineering firms, utility installers, and infrastructure projects requiring trench support, excavation bracing, formwork, trenchless installation, and lifting equipment.

The company's product portfolio spans five categories: groundwork solutions (trench boxes and shields, single- and double-acting bracing systems, H-Series hydraulic manhole frames, alloy waler frames, trench sheets, road plates and ground protection mats); falsework and formwork (Frami galvanised steel panels, Slimshore soldiers, Dokaflex soffit support, push-pull props, concreting skips); trenchless technology (Grundoburst 400G/800G static pipe bursters, impact moles from 45mm to 180mm, Grundowinch cable winches, QuickLock ladder rod systems); lifting and utility equipment (culvert pullers, pipe caddies, manhole ring lifters, crane forks, kerb lifters, goods cages); and complementary services. Engineering work is produced to BS 5975 standards by in-house qualified Civil and Structural Engineers, with bespoke temporary works designs delivered alongside equipment hire and sale.

Site Equipment monetises through three revenue streams: weekly equipment hire (short- and long-term), outright equipment sales (including manhole shutters and ground protection mats), and professional Temporary Works Design services. The go-to-market model is consultative direct sales via depot offices, supported by free site visits, engineering assessments, and a content-led website with technical library, case studies and downloadable brochure. Distribution is exclusively domestic (England and Wales). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality registration and SafeContractor Approved status, alongside industry accreditations including Crossrail, CPA, Achilles UVDB, Alcumus and Gas International registrations that prequalify it for major infrastructure contracts.

Name

Site Equipment

Legal name

Site Equipment Limited

Website

https://siteequipment.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Site Equipment Limited is a UK family-run supplier of temporary groundworks, excavation support, and formwork equipment for construction and civil engineering, operating three regional depots and offering nationwide hire, sale, and BS 5975 temporary works design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Hire & Groundworks Solutions

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD), Site Access & Temporary Roads / Working Platforms (IMAFAKAO), Shallow Foundations & Ground Support (Footings, Rafts, Ground Beams) (IMAFAOAB)

Keywords

• Excavation support equipment
• Trench shoring systems
• Temporary groundworks solutions
• Construction equipment hire
• Formwork and falsework systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Avonmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Short and long-term hire of groundworks equipment including trench boxes, bracing systems, waler frames, trench sheets, road plates, formwork equipment, trenchless technology equipment, and lifting/utility equipment. Equipment hire is charged per week.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of equipment including poly shutters (manhole shutters), ground protection mats, and various equipment accessories. Some products available for both hire and purchase.
3. Temporary Works Design: Complementary engineering design service undertaken by qualified Civil and Structural Engineers, producing designs to BS 5975 standards for excavation support, formwork, propping and needling applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Site Equipment Limited supplies and hires temporary groundworks, excavation support, trenchless technology, formwork/falsework, and lifting/utility equipment to UK construction and civil engineering firms. Offerings are delivered via three regional depots (Bristol, Cardiff, London) with nationwide delivery, complemented by in-house Temporary Works Design services to BS 5975 standards performed by qualified Civil and Structural Engineers.

Product overview

Site Equipment Limited offers a comprehensive portfolio of temporary groundworks, excavation support, and construction equipment solutions. The product range spans five main categories: (1) Groundwork Solutions including Box Systems (trench boxes and shields such as Ultra Lite Utility Box, Lite/Standard Trench Boxes, Manhole Boxes, Hi Clear, Mini, Drag Boxes, and End Closure Panels), Excavation Bracing Systems (Single/Double Acting Braces, H-Series Manhole Frames, Hydraulic Pumps), Waler Frame Systems (Alloy Waler Frames, Verti Shore Rail Systems), Trench Sheets (KD6, BD500, SEI, Standard Sheets), Road Plates and Trench Covers (Anti-Skid, Steel Road Plates, Ground Protection Mats), Groundwork Accessories (Safety Panels, Davit Systems, Ladder Access, Acrow Props, Drive Caps, Manhole Shutters, Shackles, Extractors, Trench Struts), and Trenchless Technology (Grundoburst Pipe Bursters, Impact Moles, Grundowinch Winches, QuickLock Rod Systems); (2) Falsework & Formwork Solutions including Dokaflex 124 Soffit Support, Frami Formwork Panels, Slimshore Soldiers for propping/needling, Push Pull Props, and Concreting Skips; (3) Lifting & Utility Equipment including Culvert Pullers (RZE16, Mity Mite), Pipe Caddies, Manhole Ring Lifters, Crane Forks, Kerb Lifters, and Goods Cages; (4) Equipment Hire Services with depots in Bristol, Cardiff and London offering short and long-term hire with nationwide delivery; and (5) Temporary Works Design services by qualified civil and structural engineers to BS 5975 standards. The company serves the UK construction and civil engineering industries with equipment hire, sale, and complementary engineering design services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Groundwork Solutions Comprehensive range of excavation support equipment including trench boxes, bracing systems, waler frames, trench sheets, and road plates for safe excavation operations on construction and civil engineering sites. Available for hire and sale.
• Box Systems (Trench Boxes / Trench Shields) Range of trench boxes and manhole boxes including Ultra Lite Utility Box, Lite/Standard Trench Boxes, Manhole Boxes, Hi Clear, Mini, Drag Boxes, and End Closure Panels for temporary earth-retaining excavations. For construction and utility contractors.
• Excavation Bracing Systems Range of Single Acting, Double Acting, and H-Series hydraulic bracing systems to support deep vertical-sided excavations, including manual and powered hydraulic pumps. For construction and civil engineering projects.
• Waler Frame Systems Alloy waler frames and Verti Shore rail systems for ground support when services are present in excavations. Available in sizes from 1.5m to 5m. For utility and construction contractors.
• Trench Sheets Heavy-duty interlocking steel sheet piles (KD6, BD500, SEI, Standard) for temporary works applications and difficult ground conditions. For civil engineering and construction firms.
• Road Plates and Trench Covers Anti-Skid Road Plates, Steel Road Plates, and Ground Protection Mats for safe coverage of excavations for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, supporting vehicles up to 60 tonnes on stable ground and turf.
• Trenchless Technology Equipment No-dig equipment including Grundoburst static pipe bursting systems (400G/800G), Impact Moles (45mm-180mm), Grundowinch cable winches (KW3000-KW10000), and QuickLock Ladder Rod systems for pipe and cable installation without trenching.
• Falsework & Formwork Solutions Formwork and falsework equipment including Dokaflex 124 Soffit Support, Frami modular galvanised steel formwork panels, Slimshore propping and needling, Push Pull Props, and Concreting Skips for concrete construction.
• Lifting & Utility Equipment Equipment for handling, lifting, and moving pipes, culverts, and construction materials including Culvert Pullers (RZE16, Mity Mite), Pipe Caddies, Gully/Manhole Clamps, Manhole Ring Lifters, Crane Forks, Kerb Lifters, and Man/Materials/Goods Cages.
• Equipment Hire Services Short and long-term hire services for all groundworks, trenchless technology, falsework, formwork, and lifting equipment from Bristol, Cardiff, and London depots with nationwide UK delivery. Charged on a weekly basis.
• Temporary Works Design Professional temporary works engineering solutions by qualified Civil and Structural Engineers, working to BS 5975 standards for excavation support, formwork, propping, and needling applications. Undertaken complementarily alongside equipment hire.

Quantifiable outcome

• Excavation support for depths up to 5.3m with Mini Trench Box systems
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• HSS Hire: HSS Hire is a UK tool and equipment hire company serving trade and construction customers. Overlaps with Site Equipment in general construction equipment hire but with a much broader, less specialised offering.
• VP plc: VP plc operates UK and international equipment rental businesses including groundworks and specialist equipment. Overlaps with Site Equipment in trench shoring and groundworks equipment rental to UK contractors.
• Speedy Hire: Speedy Hire is a UK-listed equipment rental company offering tools, plant, and access equipment. Overlaps with Site Equipment in groundworks and lifting equipment but serves a much broader customer base with non-specialised offerings.
• Sunbelt Rentals UK: Sunbelt Rentals is a large general equipment rental company operating across the UK. Comparable business model of equipment hire to construction and industrial customers, but with a broader portfolio beyond Site Equipment's specialist groundworks focus.
• Ashtead Plant Hire (A-Plant): A-Plant is a major UK plant and tool hire company (part of Sunbelt). Comparable equipment rental model though broader portfolio than Site Equipment's specialist excavation support focus.

Direct peers

• Groundforce (Vineyard Holdings): Groundforce specialises in shoring, propping, and groundworks equipment rental across the UK. Direct competitor in trench support, hydraulic bracing, and temporary works, with comparable in-house engineering design services.
• MGF: MGF is the UK's largest specialist in excavation support and trench box hire, with a national depot network. Highly comparable to Site Equipment on product range (trench boxes, bracing, hydraulic props) and customer base (UK contractors).
• Mabey Hire: Mabey Hire provides temporary works equipment hire including propping, needling, and formwork solutions to the UK construction sector. Comparable to Site Equipment in falsework/formwork and propping product lines.

Emerging players

• Peri (Formwork and Scaffolding): Peri is a leading manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding systems including the Frami panels and Dokaflex systems that Site Equipment hires. Comparable on the falsework/formwork product category.
• TRACTO-TECHNIK (TT Group): TT Group manufactures and supplies trenchless technology equipment including the Grundoburst pipe bursting system that Site Equipment rents. Comparable on the no-dig, trenchless technology product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/site_equipment

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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