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If you need a perfect hole cut into concrete, stone or glass, you need diamond drilling. Here's how to find diamond drilling near you.
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What is diamond drilling?
Diamond drilling is a form of core drilling which uses a rotary drill, embedded with a diamond bit, to create circular precision holes.
As diamond is the toughest naturally occurring material in the world, diamond drilling is perfect for creating openings in the hardest of materials including concrete, metal and glass.
A diamond drill is a precision instrument and will create clean, accurate holes with diameters between 8mm to more than 1500mm
Use a special tip to create precision holes as small as 0.75mm
It is a quiet and non-percussive technique so the work causes little disruption
Every diamond drill runs water through the driving shaft so the workspace is dust-free
Holes can be created to an almost unlimited depth
Stitch drilling - drilling several overlapping holes - can make larger openings
Equipment ranges from small handheld rigs to large, high-performance pieces of kit
When can I use diamond drilling?
Diamond drilling is a versatile technique. As such it is great for creating a wide range of precise and cleanly formed holes through many materials.
From glass and tiles to reinforced concrete, asphalt, and masonry, diamond drilling is even suitable for underwater jobs.
Diamond drilling is perfect for any job where you need precise holes including:
Large openings for ducts
Smaller holes for pipework or electrical wiring
Concrete sample analysis
Perhaps you need to get to a water pipe, phone line or sewer line
One of the great advantages of diamond drilling is that it produces only minimal vibrations. Therefore it reduces the risk of chips and cracks to the surrounding structure.
When not to use diamond drilling?
While diamond drilling is a powerful and versatile technique, avoid using it on any soft materials like softwood. The softness will cause the diamonds on the drill to clog up and, effectively, stop working.
Additionally never use diamond drills on tempered or toughened glass, as the structure will simply crack straight away.
How much does diamond core drilling cost per meter?
Often, you'll be given a price per hole rather than a fixed price for the day.
In general, the bigger the hole, the more expensive it'll be. However, you can also expect to pay less per hole if you're getting a lot of holes done as opposed to just a few.
As a rough estimate, you can expect to pay around £30.50 for a 52mm hole and £101 for a 300mm hole.
That said, the total cost will depend on a number of factors, including:
The number of holes required
How wide the holes need to be
Whether the holes are made in the wall or the floor
The prices we've listed here are intended as a guide only, so always make sure you get a number of quotes for the work you require before choosing to go ahead.
Is diamond drilling hard?
Whatever type of hole you need cutting, diamond drilling is a specialist technique that requires the expertise of experienced professionals.
To ensure the safe use of machinery and high-quality results, we always recommend hiring diamond drilling companies near you to do the job.
How do I find the best diamond drilling companies near me?
1. Use Checkatrade
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2. Read online reviews
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3. Ask for recommendations
Recommendations from family and friends are priceless. Ask around locally to see if anyone can recommend reliable diamond drilling near you.
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