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The DigFill Methodology

From 2D Drawings to Exact Supplier Orders.

DigFill gives UK site teams exact material quantities for drainage and earthwork operations. No complex formulas, no broken spreadsheets—just verified structural math built strictly on British Standards.

14-day free evaluation trial. Allocate site manager slots easily.

How the Estimating Engine Works

Input your raw site dimensions and instantly receive a verified PDF breakdown to hand directly to your aggregate supplier.

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Enter Site Dimensions

Enter exactly what is on your drawing: trench depth profiles, pipe outside diameters (OD), or circular pit geometry. No need to manually calculate total volumes first.

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Apply UK Standards

The DigFill engine automatically cross-references structural displacement formulas, aggregate compaction modifiers, and specific soil swell percentages for your muck away.

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Export to Site Log

Every calculation yields precise Type 1 MOT tonnages and 16T grab lorry schedules. Values are saved immediately to your active Site Log archive to share with your foremen.

The Core Calculators

One Pro membership unlocks the complete suite of UK groundworks and drainage tools.

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Trench Builder

Calculate layer-by-layer pea shingle bedding, native pipe surrounds, and Type 1 MOT backfill weights. Automatically deducts pipe volume via OD displacement.

Open Trench Module
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Manhole Logic

Calculate exact backfill aggregates surrounding precast concrete chambers. Automatically factors in ring wall displacement, working space, and ironwork build-ups.

Open Manhole Module
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Muck Away Logistics

Integrated directly into our calculators. Converts solid trench dimensions into loose spoil using native soil swell factors, outputting exact 16T grab lorry counts.

See Logistics Engine

Calibrated to British Standards

Every tool output cross-references published UK specifications, replacing site guesswork with unquestionable mathematical logic.

Trench Architecture

BS EN 1295-1 (Structural Design) Building Regs Part H (Drainage) ICE Structural Reference Scales

Chamber Geometry

BS EN 1917 (Concrete Manholes) BS EN 1916 (Associated Fittings) BS 8500 (Concrete Specs)

Haulage Metrics

BS 1377 (Soil Classification) Waste Frameworks (Swell Factors) HMRC Landfill Tax Criteria

Software FAQ

What is groundworks estimating software?

Groundworks estimating software, like DigFill, automates the complex mathematics required on UK construction sites. It calculates exact aggregate tonnages (like Type 1 MOT or pea shingle), accounts for soil swell factors for muck away lorries, and processes pipe displacement without the need for error-prone manual spreadsheets.

Does DigFill calculate pipe displacement?

Yes. DigFill's trench module automatically subtracts the physical volume of your drainage pipe (using the Outside Diameter) from the surrounding backfill layers. This prevents you from over-ordering expensive aggregate on long drainage runs.

All Your Groundworks Math.
One Platform.

Gain comprehensive profile access across Trench, Chamber, and Transport calculation views. Deploy to your site agents for £25/month.

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