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BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd are specialists in core drilling.
BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd, specialists in diamond drilling in London and the South East, has a team of highly trained and skilled core drilling contractors who can be onsite within 24 hours.
Priding ourselves on reliability and punctuality, we will arrive and unload our well-maintained core drill exactly when you need us.
With extensive investment into our plant of equipment, we cut clean and smooth holes with a diameter as little as 12 mm up to 1 metre.
We recognise your workload and time constraints on your projects, so we aim to undertake our core drilling services for clients as professionally and efficiently as possible. Your satisfaction is paramount.
Accredited & Certified
We're CHAS® Accredited, Alcumas® Accredited and PASMA® Certified.
One-Stop Solution
We work on commercial, domestic and industrial projects, creating holes of any size and any MoHS rating, any time of the day at short notice.
Reliable & Punctual
We'll be onsite exactly when you need us. No last minute stressing to find another contractor when you work with us.
Use Cases of Core Drilling
The core drilling process commences with marking the designated hole location using chalk or a laser pointer. The core bit is then securely mounted onto the coring machine’s spindle. To minimise overheating and facilitate dust removal, the drilling area is dampened with water or a lubricant. The core drill is activated, gradually cutting through the material at a controlled speed and depth.
Once the desired depth is reached, the core bit is retracted. The drilled hole is thoroughly cleaned and inspected for any imperfections or damage. In cases where the hole is particularly large or critical, it may be reinforced with steel rebar or similar materials to maintain structural integrity.
Benefits of Core Drilling
Cost-Effective
Core drilling operates at a high speed, so the job gets done quicker than alternative methods, making it a more cost-effective solution.
Smooth Hole with Minimal Cracking and Chipping
The hollow core drill bit collects the material as it cuts the hole, thus preventing it from cracking and chipping the wall or surface.
Efficient Waste Removal
Core drilling collects dust from stone, asphalt, brickwork, concrete, masonry and sandstone in the hollow drill bit, which makes minimal mess and easy to remove.
Precise Hole
As a company of skilled operators, we carefully control the drill bit rotation speed and feed rate to ensure we create a precise and even hole.
Minimum Vibration
A core drill rotates as opposed to hammering through the material and has vibration-dampening technology to minimise vibrations.
Varying Hole Size
BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd has heavily invested in its plant, so we can create holes of 12 mm up to 1 metre in diameter.
Core Drilling
Creating holes from 12 mm to 1 metre in diameter.
Core Drilling
Wall Sawing
Cutting into walls at a depth of up to 1000 mm.
Wall Sawing
Floor Sawing
Cutting into floors at a depth of up to 500 mm.
Floor Sawing
Stitch Drilling
Creating overlapping holes of at least 12 mm in diameter.
Stitch Drilling
Wire Sawing
Cutting reinforced concrete at unlimited depths or 360° circular cuts up to 2.5 m.
Wire Sawing
Ring Sawing
Cutting in very, very tight spaces
Ring Sawing
Controlled Demolition
Concrete crunching, concrete bursting, and Brokk demolition.
Controlled Demolition
All Solutions
Are you unsure if we're able to do what you require? Take a look at our all solutions.
All Solutions
Two 52mm Holes at Gatwick Airport
At Gatwick Airport, we drilled two holes of 52mm through R/C wall for the new high voltage room they’re installing. This job had to be no dust so we used the Hilti Recycling Vac.
350mm Diametre Core in Water Works Treatment
Working for Colemans Construction, we drilled a 350 diametre core in a water treatment works in Gravesend. This allow Thames Water to attach new waste management system to the existing sewers.
30,000 Holes to Remove Racking Bolts
30,000 holes needed on the site. Reason for drilling this amount of holes is because of all the bolts left in the floor from the racking. Site location is Thurrock for global company, Kaizen.
200 mm Hole for Service Sprinkler Pipe
x1 200 diameter hole through a 300mm R/C slab for HBS Building Services. The reason for the hole was for a new service, for instance, a sprinkle pipe.
Stitch Drilling for an Underground Safe
BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing were called out earlier this week to a resident of North London. He required us to create an opening in his property's reinforced concrete floor, so he could install an underground safe.
Ring Sawing 280mm into Reinforced Concrete Wall for Doorway in Mayfair
BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd received a phone call from Zona Construction who required wall openings on a project in Mayfair, London. The walls in question were 280mm thick brick, so we used a solid saw to cut 165mm deep first. Once the initial cut was completed, we used our 3 phase power ring...
Concrete Shuttering Wasn’t Bolted Correctly
BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd was called out to Lincolnshire by OBM. We were called out because a wall and concrete shuttering wasn’t bolted up properly. So, we had to cut it out, so they can rebuild it correctly. Conducted track sawing and brokk demolition through 450mm reinforced concrete walls of 4.5m wide by...
10 127mm Diameter Balcony Drainage Holes in Islington
BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd recently drilled 10 holes of 127mm diameter through 350mm thick reinforced concrete slabs for balcony drainage in the London Borough of Islington.
One Stop Solution Diamond Drillers
Modus Construction Consultants urgently contacted BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd to create an opening. We needed to prepare the Hastings site efficiently because bricklayers were due to arrive the following week in order to start building 5 blocks of flats. We cut 550mm deep straight edge using the track saw through reinforced concrete slabs....
250mm Depth Floor Sawing 120m Down a Road
BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd was asked by Cappagh Browne to cut down the middle of a 120 m depot road.
1.3 m by 2.4 m Wall Opening in a Flat Next to London Victoria Train Station
A resident of a flat close to London Victoria train station contacted BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd to create a wall opening.
21 Diamond Core Holes of 107 and 200 mm
On 2nd February 2024, BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd received a call from Banks Development Limited for two diamond drillers in Richmond, London.
Creating an Opening for a Staircase
When it comes to construction, precision and efficiency are key elements that can make or break the success of the project. One such example project is cutting a 6-metre by 3-metre opening in a 150 mm reinforced concrete floor for a bespoke staircase installation. The task demanded careful planning, suitable tools, and attention to detail.
Diamond Drilling for Water Table Investigation Report
The project was commissioned in June 2023 by Groundtech Consulting Limited, who are based in Lancashire. The company provide a range of geo-environmental consultancy and engineering services. In this case the location for the project was at the other end of the country in Eastbourne East Sussex.
Diamond Drilling for Air Conditioning Ducting
Recently BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd were commissioned to carry out some diamond drilling in London at a premises in preparation for the installation of an extensive air conditioning ducting system. The project was being run by London Projects, which are based in central London and are routinely managing a range of redevelopment projects across the capital.
100% Satisfaction
From competitive, accurate estimates to solving your challenges effectively.
Maintained Equipment
Cutting out unnecessary delays and ensuring exceptional quality finishes.
24-Hours
Onsite within 24-hours and working around the clock to avoid disruptions.
Site-Ready Team
Highly qualified, trained and experienced to complete the project efficiently.
Request a Free Quote for Your Project
Based in Hastings, East Sussex, we travel across the South East of England, including Greater London, Essex, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex, for big and small construction projects. BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd have the knowledge, skills and industry expertise to undertake a wide range of diamond drilling and cutting services. We take it a cut further, emphasising safety and minimising environmental impact. So, if you’d like professional sawing and drilling contractors you can rely on every time, request a free, highly competitive quote today.