Shored | Deep Excavation Services

Redclay Excavating provides specialized shored and deep excavation services throughout the US, supporting complex underground and below-grade construction projects. Our expertise includes underground storage tank excavation, beam and plate shoring systems, slide rail shoring, and deep bank or slope excavations.

When groundwater conditions are present, Redclay Excavating delivers large-scale dewatering solutions to maintain stable, dry, and safe excavation environments. Our team executes all shored and deep excavation work in accordance with engineered plans, geotechnical recommendations, and applicable safety standards to ensure project integrity and performance.

CONSTRAINED SITE?

Redclay Excavating’s shored excavation services provide the ideal solution for constrained sites where traditional benched or sloped excavation methods are not feasible. Our engineered shoring systems allow for safe, efficient excavation in tight or restricted environments.

We offer shored excavation services, supporting a wide range of deep excavation applications, including underground fuel storage tanks, water treatment plant lift stations, utility installations, and deep foundation systems. All work is performed in accordance with engineered designs, geotechnical recommendations, and applicable safety standards.

Beam, Plate & Slide-rail Shoring Contractor.

Redclay Excavating provides beam and plate shoring and slide rail shoring systems for deep excavation projects of all sizes. We offer engineered shoring solutions tailored to project-specific conditions, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant excavation support for our clients.

Beam and Plate Shoring Installation & Excavation Services

  • Pre-construction review of shoring plans and geotechnical recommendations

  • Layout and installation of soldier beams (H-piles or wide flange sections)

  • Excavation in controlled lifts between shoring elements

  • Installation of timber or steel lagging plates per design requirements

  • Shoring installation in accordance with engineered shoring plans

  • Temporary excavation support for utilities, foundations, and structures

  • Monitoring of excavation stability and shoring performance

  • Coordination with geotechnical engineers and inspection agencies

  • Compliance with OSHA excavation and trench safety requirements

  • Controlled excavation adjacent to existing structures and utilities

  • Removal or abandonment of shoring systems as specified

  • Backfill and compaction following shoring removal

  • Documentation and support for inspection and acceptance

Slide Rail Shoring Installation & Excavation Services

  • Pre-construction review of project plans, geotechnical reports, and shoring requirements

  • Design coordination and layout of slide rail shoring systems

  • Installation of vertical rails and panels in accordance with engineered design

  • Controlled excavation within the slide rail system in incremental lifts

  • Installation of shoring panels as excavation progresses

  • Temporary excavation support for deep excavations and restricted work areas

  • Accommodation of varying soil conditions and groundwater levels

  • Coordination with geotechnical engineers and third-party inspectors

  • Compliance with OSHA excavation and trench safety standards

  • Excavation adjacent to existing utilities, structures, and roadways

  • Monitoring of shoring system performance and excavation stability

  • Removal of slide rail system or cut-off per project requirements

  • Backfill and compaction following shoring removal

  • Documentation and support for inspection and final acceptance