Diamond Drilling

What is diamond drilling?

Diamond drilling makes a neat round hole through concrete, brick, block or stone. A hollow drill bit with diamond in the cutting edge is turned against the surface and grinds its way through, leaving a clean hole and a solid core.

It doesn't hammer, so there's generally much less vibration than with a percussion drill, and it goes through steel reinforcement as well as concrete. That makes it a good fit for existing and occupied buildings.

We drill everything from small holes to large-diameter cores, up to 800mm.

What it's used for

• Holes for pipes, ducts and cables
• Vents, flues and extraction
• Anchor bolts and fixings
• Large-diameter holes, including 800mm
• Core samples for testing
• Alterations in existing buildings

How a job goes

1. We mark the position of the hole with you.
2. The drill is set up square to the surface so the hole runs true.
3. We drill, normally with water to cool the bit and keep the dust down.
4. The core comes out in one piece and the hole is left clean.

Things to know before you book

Before we drill, it helps to know what is behind or inside the material: pipes, cables and reinforcement. Tell us if you know of any. Services should be located and isolated before any drilling starts.

Water: diamond drilling normally uses water. If there are limits on water, for example near live electrics or in a finished interior, let us know when you enquire.

Compared with breaking out, diamond drilling is quieter and has less vibration, which is why it's so common in occupied buildings.

We're a father and son team, fully insured, and we hold CSCS, IPAF and PASMA tickets. We work all over the UK.