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KG Property

10(2 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

Good availability

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Builder
Core Drilling
Car Ports
Refurbishments
Sustainable Construction
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Upgrade Construction & Landscape ltd

10(2 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

Good availability

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Builder
Core Drilling
Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
Heritage Property Specialist
Car Ports
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D&N Building Services

10(2 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

Good availability

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Builder
Core Drilling
General Building
Sustainable Construction
Concrete Garages
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Vision Build

10(44 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

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Builder
Core Drilling
Mastic Sealant
Insurance Claim Specialist
Heritage Property Specialist
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ALL CONSTRUCTION KENT LTD

10(96 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

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Builder
Core Drilling
Foundations
Concreting
Agricultural Building
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Kentish Construction Ltd

9.34(21 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

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Core Drilling
Sustainable Construction
Concreting
Steel Fabrication
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Make Room Loft Conversions Ltd

10(57 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

Services & skills
Builder
Core Drilling
Wall Tie Replacements
Mastic Sealant
Demolition
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J Davies Building Ltd

(4 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

Services & skills
Builder
Core Drilling
Fire and Flood Renovation
Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
Extensions / Conversions

Stealth Interior Solutions Ltd

(1 review)

Operates in West Malling

Services & skills
Builder
Core Drilling
Suspended Ceilings
Garage Conversions
Insurance Claim Specialist
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Prominent Construction Ltd

9.5(30 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

Services & skills
Builder
Core Drilling
Agricultural Building
Insurance Claim Specialist
Project Management
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K&M Construction

10(3 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

Good availability

Services & skills
Builder
Core Drilling
Basement / Cellar Conversions
Agricultural Building
Partition Walls
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Blends Construction Services Limited

9.85(190 reviews)

Operates in West Malling

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Core Drilling
Cladding
Workshop Design / Construction
Foundations

Core drilling companies in West Malling

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  • What is core drilling used for?

    Core drills are used to make cylindrical holes (cores) in various surfaces without disturbing the surrounding material. In construction, tradespeople use core drills to create holes for utilities, like pipes and electrical wiring, but they’re also used in various other industries.

    For example, in engineering, experts take core samples and analyse them to understand the composition of soil and rock in preparation for building projects. In mining operations, core drilling is used to locate valuable minerals and oil deposits.

    While a core drill has many applications, its primary function is to create precise cylindrical holes. It does this with a diamond-tipped drill bit attached to a hollow cylindrical core tube, drilling away the material but preserving a sample inside the tube.

  • What is the difference between a core drill and a twist drill?

    A core drill removes a cylindrical piece of material, while a twist drill removes all material, creating a hole and ejecting waste out of the top.

    Twist drills are for general-purpose drilling and can easily cut through materials like plastic, wood and metal.

    Core drills are for more specialised uses, such as geological sampling, and can cut through harder surfaces, like stone and concrete.

  • How long does core drilling take?

    Depending on the material you’re drilling and the depth of the hole, core drilling can take minutes or hours. In a construction setting, it may take only a few minutes to drill a hole 30cm deep, but there’s also preparation and clean up time to consider, which can add another hour or so.

    Drilling this same hole in a particularly hard surface, like reinforced concrete, could take roughly 30 minutes to an hour. Speak to a core drilling expert to find out how long it might take in your situation.

  • How deep does a core drill go?

    A typical core drill bit is about 14” long, but you can get them in sizes exceeding 24” for deep-drilling projects.

    In industrial and geological applications, core drills can reach depths of thousands of feet, which is usually achieved by attaching multiple drill rods together.

    Essentially, you can drill as deep as you need to go if you get the right attachment for your drill, but extremely deep holes require specialist equipment.

  • What are the two types of core drilling?

    Wet core drilling and dry core drilling are two commonly used types.

    Wet drilling involves using water to keep the drill bit cool and control dust, while dry drilling doesn’t use water, either because the material doesn’t require it or it could create a mess.

    Hard and soft drilling are two more examples.

    Hard drilling usually refers to drilling materials harder than sandstone, whereas soft drilling refers to drilling materials like soil or tarmac.

  • What is the life expectancy of a core drill bit?

    Depending on the material being drilled, a typical diamond drill bit lasts for around 200 to 250 holes.

    If the drill is used for hard materials like reinforced concrete, this number drops significantly to roughly 50 holes or potentially fewer.

    Using cooling methods when drilling can also help you get more from your drill, as it protects it from overheating and damage.

    Be sure to regularly inspect and maintain your drill bit to extend its life as much as possible. If you notice yellow, brown or black marks around the tip, this means it’s been overheated, which you should try to avoid.

  • How much does core drilling cost UK?

    As a rough estimate, you could expect to pay around £540 per day for core drilling services, which includes about £400 for labour and £140 for materials.

    For specific advice on how much core drilling might cost you, check out this helpful guide.

    We recommend contacting a tradesperson for accurate quotes.

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