Our Core Drilling service creates precise, circular holes through tough materials like concrete, brick, or stone, enabling all sorts of construction and retrofit projects. Using diamond-tipped core drill bits, we can drill holes of various diameters (small or large) and to virtually any required depth. The process involves a hollow drill that grinds out a clean cylinder of material, leaving behind a perfectly round hole. Because core drilling is a non-percussive, grinding process rather than an impact (hammering) process, it produces very little vibration. This means we can cut openings without cracking or damaging the surrounding structure, preserving the integrity of walls, floors, or slabs even as we create new penetrations.
Why might you need core drilling? Just about any time you need an opening in concrete or masonry, core drilling is the go-to method.
Common applications include:
- Installing New Plumbing or Conduit: For running new pipes, electrical conduit, or HVAC ducting through concrete floors or walls, we drill the exact size hole needed so the new installation fits perfectly.
- Anchor Holes & Bolts: Drilling holes for anchor bolts or dowels to secure equipment, handrails, structural supports, or other fixtures. Precision ensures the anchors sit right where they need to be.
- Manhole and Utility Openings: Creating openings for manholes, floor drains, or utility access points in thick concrete structures.
- Material Sampling & Testing: Extracting a core sample of concrete (or rock) for strength testing and analysis, without destroying the entire structure. Engineers often require core samples to test the compressive strength of existing concrete in a facility.
Our technicians are adept at setting up the drilling rigs even in tight or occupied spaces. We utilize water-cooled drilling to keep the bits cool and the dust down, resulting in a smooth cut and a cleaner work area (we’ll manage the slurry and clean up too!). Whether it’s a 4-inch hole through a warehouse floor for a new drain line or a 24-inch core through a thick foundation wall, we have the equipment and expertise to do it efficiently. With KUTS Field Services, you can count on accurate, neat holes delivered to spec, helping your project move forward without delay.