About CTL

Over 50 years of specialist trenching experience

Contract Trenching Ltd was founded in 1971 by David Baker, following several years working in the design and testing of continuous chain trenching machines.

Starting out with a Morris Minor pickup and a single A.F. trencher, the business has grown steadily through experience, reliability, and quality workmanship.

Today, with more than five decades of experience in underground works, Contract Trenching is a trusted provider of professional trenching and groundworks solutions for domestic, agricultural, commercial, and industrial projects across Suffolk and the surrounding areas.

What We Do

We operate a comprehensive range of specialist trenching machinery, enabling us to undertake projects of all sizes and site conditions efficiently and safely.

Explore our equipment below to see how we match the right machinery to each job we do.

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Underground Services

We offer a complete range of underground services, providing supply, installation and support for projects of all sizes.

Water mains for domestic and industrial supply

Land drainage and agricultural drainage systems

Irrigation systems for gardens and sports facilities

Sewer systems, pipework, treatment plants and soakaways

Electric cabling for domestic, industrial and street lighting

Ductwork for telecommunications and CCTV installations

Thrust boring using Grundomat “no-dig” technology

General groundwork and civil engineering works

Environments we work in

We have extensive experience working in a wide variety of environments, including:

Domestic gardens and private properties

Agricultural land for cattle, sheep and horses

Golf courses, bowls greens and tennis courts

Commercial and industrial sites

Public realm and infrastructure projects

This breadth of experience allows us to adapt our approach to suit each site, ensuring safe, efficient and professional results.

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A Reliable Partner for Trenching & Groundworks

Whether you require a small-scale trenching solution or a complex underground installation, Contract Trenching Ltd offers the experience, equipment and expertise to deliver your project with confidence.

Contact us today to discuss your specific trenching or groundworks requirements and to find out how we can help.