Fibre optic cables and conduit need a trench of around 30cm metres deep and 2cm metres wide, better known as a micro trench. You can rent a micro-trencher for around £70 per day, but the exact price will depend on how long you need. The powerful, compact MT9 micro-trencher offers a cost-effective solution for installing fiber-optic cable in residential areas. Ideal for tight, confined spaces, it features an industry-first design that allows operators to either push or pull the machine, keeping the saw in the ground for minimal. Assuming the surface is soft and there are no underground or above-ground obstacles, the cost of digging a 30-metre trench is around £400. It all starts with a site survey, you tell us what services you need, water, fibre, or power, and we figure out the best way to provide them, often the same trench can be utilised for.
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