Underground utility work and maintenance: complete support with rental machines and equipment

Underground services refer to the network of infrastructure beneath the ground that is used for the distribution of essential utilities such as electricity, gas, water, sewage, telecommunications, and fiber optics. These networks form the operational foundation for the functioning of any urban or industrial area and must be designed, built, and maintained according to criteria of reliability, safety, and service continuity.

Interventions on these infrastructures—whether new constructions, scheduled maintenance, or emergency repairs—require specific equipment, qualified personnel, and precise planning of the operational resources to be used within a set timeframe. For this reason, renting professional machines and equipment is a strategic solution for companies, contractors, and public administrations: it provides access to technologically advanced tools, optimizes costs, and ensures on-site efficiency by using the equipment only for the time needed.

With Alayan, you can accurately plan the most suitable package of equipment for each project, with the added benefit of specialized technical support and fast delivery times—even for temporary or urgent work.

Specific Equipment for Underground Work

Depending on the nature of the job to be carried out—such as excavations, pipe installation, maintenance, or restoration—different machines are used, each with specific features. Below is a summary of the most commonly used equipment in underground utility work, all available for rental:

▸ Mini Skid Steer Loader with Disc Trencher (for trenching)

One of the most commonly used machines is the Compact Skid Steer Loader, available in wheeled or tracked versions depending on the terrain type. It is generally equipped with a disc trencher, also known as a trencher wheel, ideal for creating narrow and deep trenches typically used for laying fiber optic cables, electrical lines, or water pipes.

This machine-tool combination delivers high productivity in terms of excavation speed, consistency, and controlled depth, minimizing the impact on existing pavement.

▸ Second Skid Steer Loader with Sweeper and Collector Bucket

In larger work areas or when continuous public road cleaning is required, a second Skid Steer Loader can be added, equipped with a sweeper and collector bucket. This dual-machine setup helps maximize productivity on-site, improve operational safety, and reduce both intervention times and road closure durations in cases of semi-permanent traffic flow.

▸ Mini Excavators from 1 to 6 Tons

Mini Excavators are another key piece of equipment for underground utility work, especially for more complex digging or in areas where a disc trencher cannot be used.
The range includes ultra-compact 1-ton models up to larger 6-ton excavators, all available for rent with a wide range of accessories such as buckets in different sizes and shapes, hydraulic hammers for light demolition, and tilting systems for slope work.
These machines are versatile, maneuverable, and suitable for both compact urban environments and medium-sized sites.

▸ Cutting and Compaction Equipment

Ground intervention work almost always requires finishing and pavement restoration tasks. For that, the following are used:

• Asphalt cutter: for precise pavement cutting before excavation or for post-intervention finishes.
• Vibrating plates and Compactors: for compacting backfill material in confined spaces.
• 1.5-ton tandem rollers: for final compaction of asphalt or aggregates on larger surfaces.

All of this equipment can be rented individually or as part of a complete “turnkey” supply package for the job site.

▸ Support Vehicles: Flatbed and Enclosed Vans, Pickups
Every underground job also requires transportation and logistics support. Alayan provides vehicles such as:

• Flatbed vans with trilateral tipping, ideal for transporting materials and workers
• Equipped enclosed vans for the safe transport of tools and small materials.
• 4×4 pickups, versatile and ready for rough terrain.

In addition to underground equipment, Alayan also offers aerial intervention equipment

Underground systems are often complemented by aerial utilities such as power lines, telephone cables, or street lighting. For these interventions, access to aerial platforms is essential for safe work at height.

▸ Vehicle-mounted Platform (20–25 m)

Truck-mounted platforms, also known as bucket trucks, are ideal for road and urban work, ensuring speed, safety, and excellent stability at height. Perfect for lighting pole maintenance, electrical boxes, or aerial fiber optic segments.

▸ Enclosed Van with Basket (12.5 m)

These enclosed vans with baskets offer great efficiency in urban settings, narrow streets, and lower-height jobs. They require no stabilizers, are quick to position, and allow for the transport of tools, materials, and personnel directly within the vehicle.

Alayan: Tailored Rentals for All Underground Work

Each intervention in underground utility networks has specific requirements. That’s why the Alayan team supports clients in choosing the most suitable equipment, offering:

• Personalized technical advice
• Complete, modern, and certified fleet of vehicles
• Flexible rental options (short, medium, or long-term)
• Fast and qualified assistance throughout Portugal

With Alayan, you have everything you need to tackle underground utility work with efficiency, safety, and cost control—renting only what you need, for as long as you need it, without having to buy everything.