Diamond Core Drilling
Clean, round holes through reinforced concrete, brick, block and asphalt, for pipes, ducts, cables and fixings. Rig-mounted, straight and true.
Ø10 to 1,000 mmPlan Core Holes
Diamond Drilling & Sawing
One Hole or a Thousand, Cut Clean.
Diamond core drilling, sawing and controlled demolition for contractors and builders across Norfolk, Suffolk and East Anglia. Precise openings in concrete, brick and block, with the dust and slurry kept under control.
- Ø10–1,000mmCore holes, with virtually no limit on depth
- 525mmDeep floor sawing, inside or out
- 630mmThick walls cut with hand-held ring and chain saws
- 5 CountiesNorfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Bedfordshire
Qualified and Approved
- Drilling and Sawing Association Member
- SSIP Approved Contractor (CDM)
- Blue CSCS Cards
- NVQ Level 2 Drilling and Sawing
- 5.0 on Google
What We Cut
Nine Ways Through Concrete.
From one small hole for a cable to an opening through the thickest wall, we bring the right diamond tool for the job and operatives qualified to use it, plus the builders’ work in between.
Floor Sawing
Straight, precise cuts through reinforced concrete and asphalt, for trenches, drainage runs, joints and slab removal. Diesel saws outside, propane or three-phase electric indoors.
Up to 525 mm deepPlan a Floor Cut
Wall and Track Sawing
Accurate door, window and vent openings in concrete walls, cut on a track-mounted saw with straight or bevel edges and lifted out in sections.
Straight or bevel cutsPlan an Opening
Wire Sawing
A diamond wire loop cuts through thick walls and large structures that no blade can reach, with almost no limit on depth.
Almost no depth limitPlan an Opening
Hand-Held Sawing
Ring and chain saws for quick, precise cuts through walls and floors, inside or out, where bigger machines can’t go.
Up to 630 mm thickPlan an Opening
Wall and Floor Chasing
Neat channels for conduit, cable trays and pipework, cut with a full dust extraction shroud connected to an industrial vacuum.
On-tool dust extractionPlan a Chase
Bursting and Crunching
Controlled demolition without breakers: hydraulic bursting splits concrete from diamond-drilled holes, and crunching crushes slabs and walls up to 300 mm thick.
No hammeringPlan a Break Out
Resin Anchors and Fixings
Dowel bars, threaded rod and anchors resin-fixed into concrete and masonry with Hilti, Fischer and Rawl systems, with load testing arranged on request.
Pull testing availableAsk for a Price
Surface Preparation
Concrete floors prepared for resin toppings or self-levelling screed, or levels reduced, with kit from hand-held to ride-on and the dust suppressed or vacuumed.
Ready for resin or screedAsk for a Price
Builders’ Works and More
The holes, openings and chases that let other trades get on, plus robotic demolition, joint sealing, pressure grouting and floor repairs.
Ask usAsk for a Price
Just One Hole?
Extractor fan, soil pipe, air conditioning or a new cable run: send us a photo of the wall and the size you need. One hole gets the same care as a thousand.
Send a PhotoPlan Your Cut
Mark Up the Job. See How We’d Cut It.
Choose what needs doing and set the sizes. We’ll sketch it to scale, show the method we’d most likely use and what we’ll check with you, then send it all with your quote request.
How We’d Likely Do It
Diamond Core Drilling
- A rig-mounted diamond core drill, fixed in place so every hole is straight and true.
- Wet cut, which keeps the dust down. We control the slurry and clear it away as we go.
- Clean, round holes from 10 mm to 1,000 mm, with virtually no limit on depth, straight through the reinforcement.
What We’ll Check With You
- Do you have drawings showing the rebar and services, or should the area be scanned first?
- Is it a fire compartment wall or floor? The penetration will need fire stopping afterwards.
Your Cut Sheet12 × Ø152 mm core holes through 250 mm reinforced concrete, through a wall
A sketch to start the conversation, not a method statement. We confirm the method and price from your drawings, photos or a site visit.
How We Work
Clean Cuts. Clean Sites. No Surprises.
Cutting concrete is wet, dusty and loud when it’s done carelessly. Here’s how we keep it precise, controlled and safe, on busy sites and in buildings people are still using.
Precise, Not Percussive
Diamond tools cut and core without hammering, so openings come out clean and accurate, and the concrete around them isn’t damaged by impact.
Dust and Slurry Under Control
Silica dust is the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos, says HSE. We control it at source: water on wet cuts, with the slurry collected and cleared, and a dust shroud and industrial vacuum on dry cutting.
Source: HSE: silica and construction
Less Noise, Less Vibration
Core drilling is relatively quiet, and bursting and crunching break concrete without percussive breakers. HSE lists all three as alternatives to hand-held breaking.
Source: HSE: hand-arm vibration controls
Qualified and Approved
Every operative holds a Blue CSCS card and an NVQ Level 2 in drilling and sawing as a minimum. We’re members of the Drilling and Sawing Association and an SSIP approved contractor.
From Drawing to Done
Send the Details
A marked-up drawing, a few photos or the cut sheet above. Tell us the material, thickness, sizes and your dates.
Get a Price and a Plan
We come back with a price and the method, and visit the site first when the job needs it.
Paperwork Before Day One
Our risk assessment and method statement arrive ahead of the job, so induction is quick and cutting starts on time.
Cut, Clear and Hand Over
We cut to your marks, control and clear the slurry and dust, and leave a clean opening ready for the next trade.
Who Calls Us
- Main Contractors
- Demolition Contractors
- Civil Engineering
- M&E Installers
- Builders
- Homeowners
Where You’ll Find Us
Large commercial sites across East Anglia, including hospitals, factories, water treatment works, power stations, universities and RAF bases, as well as homes, shops and offices. One hole gets the same care as a thousand.
On Site
Our Kit. Real Jobs.
Coring, sawing and lifting out what we’ve cut, from brick walls to precast chambers. Our newest floor saw, a Husqvarna FS 7000 DL on a 1,200 mm blade, went straight from delivery to work at Sizewell C.
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Where We Work
Based Near Bungay. Cutting Across East Anglia.
Our base is at Waveney Valley Business Park in Ditchingham, on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, 17 miles from Norwich. We work across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Bedfordshire, and further afield when a client needs us.
- Norwich
- Great Yarmouth
- Lowestoft
- Beccles
- Bungay
- Diss
- Thetford
- King’s Lynn
- Ipswich
- Bury St Edmunds
- Stowmarket
- Felixstowe
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Cambridge
- Peterborough
- Ely
- Bedford
Anglian Diamond Drilling LtdUnit 23 Waveney Valley Business Park, Falcon Lane, Ditchingham, Bungay NR35 2JG
NorfolkSuffolkCambridgeshireEssexBedfordshireNorwichKing’s LynnIpswichBury St EdmundsCambridgePeterboroughColchesterChelmsfordBedford30 miles60 milesOur Base
FAQs
Straight Answers Before We Cut.
Sizes, dust, engineers, fire stopping and price. If your question isn’t here, call the office and talk to someone who does the cutting.
01986 483589How Big a Hole Can You Core?
From 10 mm up to 1,000 mm across, through reinforced concrete, brick, block and asphalt, with virtually no limit on depth. Larger openings are stitch drilled or sawn instead.
Will You Come Out for Just One Hole?
Yes. One hole or a thousand, it’s the same service. Send a photo of the wall, the size you need and what it’s for, such as an extractor fan, soil pipe or air conditioning, and we’ll price it.
Do I Need a Structural Engineer?
For an opening in a load-bearing wall, yes. Altering a load-bearing wall needs building control approval and a structural engineer’s calculations, and any temporary propping must be in place before we cut. Planning Portal guidance
For any new opening or large hole in a wall or slab, have your engineer confirm the size and position first. We cut to their drawing.
How Do You Control Dust and Slurry?
At source. Wet cutting and coring keep the dust down, and we control the slurry and clear it away as we go. Our dry cutting kit has a full dust extraction shroud connected to an industrial vacuum, so very little dust escapes.
Can You Work in a Building That’s Still in Use?
Yes, with some planning. Core drilling is relatively quiet, dust is controlled at source, and bursting and crunching avoid the noise of percussive breakers. Tell us about the building, working hours and access when you ask for a price.
Can You Core Through a Post-Tensioned Slab?
Post-tensioned slabs carry stressed steel tendons that must not be damaged, and their positions are usually marked on the underside. We only core once the tendons have been located and your engineer is happy with each hole’s position.
Will the Hole Need Fire Stopping?
If a pipe, duct or cable passes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, yes. The opening has to be sealed with fire stopping so the wall or floor keeps its fire resistance, usually by a specialist installer with a tested system. Tell us and we’ll keep the hole as small as that system allows. Approved Document B
Why Burst or Crunch Instead of Using Breakers?
Hand-held breakers expose operators to high levels of hand-arm vibration, and HSE lists hydraulic bursting, crushing, diamond core drilling and wire cutting as alternatives. Bursting splits concrete from drilled holes and the bursting itself puts no vibration through the operator, while crunching is far quieter than breaking.
Are Your Operatives Qualified?
Every operative holds a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card and an NVQ Level 2 in drilling and sawing as a minimum. We’re members of the Drilling and Sawing Association, the trade body for UK drilling and sawing contractors, and an SSIP approved contractor.
How Is a Job Priced?
Most work is priced per hole or per metre of cut, depending on diameter, depth, reinforcement, access and how the water and slurry are handled. Send us drawings or photos and we’ll give you a fixed price.
Which Areas Do You Cover?
Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Bedfordshire, from our base at Ditchingham, near Bungay. We also travel further afield when a client needs us.
Get a Quote
Tell Us What Needs Cutting.
Send the sizes, a drawing or a few photos and we’ll come back with a price. Need us on your approved supplier list? Ask for our documents in the same message.
01986 483589Office
07494 589589Mobile
info@angliandd.co.ukDrawings, photos and enquiries
Unit 23 Waveney Valley Business Park
Falcon Lane, Ditchingham
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