Bristol & the South West

Diamond Drilling & Concrete Cutting in Bristol

Core drilling, saw cutting and chasing for builders, contractors and homeowners across Bristol and the South West.

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Liam Palmer of LAP Diamond Drilling core drilling overhead in Bristol

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Liam PalmerFounder & Diamond Driller

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CHAS Approved

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CSCS Carded

IPAF Trained

PASMA Trained

What We Do

Our Diamond Drilling and Cutting Services

From a single core-drilled hole for an extractor fan to structural openings in reinforced concrete, every job is cut wet, clean and to size.

Diamond Core Drilling

Up to 1500mm cores

Clean, round holes through reinforced concrete, brick, block and stone for extraction, soil pipes, ventilation, drainage and M&E services. Handheld or rig-mounted, from small service holes to 1500mm cores through heavily reinforced walls, including in confined spaces.

Core Drilling in Bristol

Concrete Saw Cutting

No hammering

Precise cuts for door and window openings, drainage channels, expansion joints and slab removal. Diamond saws cut without hammering, so there’s less vibration, less damage around the opening and a straight edge ready for the next trade.

Concrete Saw Cutting

Wall & Floor Chasing

Dust extracted

Neat, straight channels in walls and floors for cables, conduit, water and heating pipes, cut with dust extraction so electricians, plumbers and heating engineers can get straight on with the install.

Wall and Floor Chasing

Rated 5.0 on Google

What our customers say

     
 
 
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   Tom Playford 
 144 days ago
 
 
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Liam and Tom did a great job drilling out some ancient tennis net post sockets. We didn't know what they'd find and it was worse than we thought. They succeeded! They turned a huge excavation job into something that I could DIY in an afternoon. I highly recommend them!
  
 
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   Tom Downing 
 198 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, polite and punctual. Great service, and knowledge. Cleaned down the area after works completed. I would strongly recommend
  
 
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   william cook 
 205 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. High quality and good value
  
 
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   Cristian Drobota 
 205 days ago
 
 
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Great quality of works and always willing to help, they take pride in what they do 👏
  
 
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   Stuart Roberts 
 350 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Liam was great, he kept me updated prior to the job and completed the drilling quickly and professionally. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Oliver Goody 
 492 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Liam came out last minute to a job at kings school for us. Showed up bang on time and completed our job with no hassle at all. Highly recommend LAP, a great company to deal with
  
 
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   Ben Bowers 
 507 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I work for a major Bath based contractor and Liam/LAP have done some great work for us
over the last few years or so. Liam is an absolute force to be reckoned with and turns up with great solutions to some very awkward cutting/drilling requirements we've landed him with! He has the kit, the knowledge (the RAMS!) and experience and I no longer go anywhere else. Absolutely recommended. Liam will get the job done!
  
 
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   Colby Avent 
 538 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A huge thanks to LAP and Liam for the works they completed for us in Swindon, a professional service all the way through the project, completed on time and most importantly clean and tidy!
  
 
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   Dan Harding 
 538 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Aboslute brilliant job from start to finish, works was completed on time and all lads were really nice and professional. Overall was a good price and even better finish! Would 100% recomend and will be 100% using them again in the future!
  
 
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   Ross Jones 
 546 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Liam provided brilliant service at short notice. Turned up on time and completed the work clean and tidy.

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Liam Palmer, founder of LAP Diamond Drilling, carrying a concrete core on site

More About Liam PalmerFounder & Director of LAP

Why Choose Us Our Diamond Drilling & Concrete Cutting Services

Meet Liam Palmer, Founder of LAP

Fully Accredited

A member of the Drilling and Sawing Association, working to industry standards on every core, cut and chase.

Cleared for All Sites

CSCS, IPAF and PASMA certified, so we can work safely at height and on commercial sites from day one.

Top-Tier Equipment

We use industry-leading tools and technology to achieve efficient, high-performance drilling and cutting.

Transparent Communication

We keep you informed at every stage, providing honest advice and clear project timelines.

SEE THE QUALITY BEHIND OUR WORK

Recent projects across Bristol and the South West

Clean core-drilled hole through a natural stone wall at Bitton railway station

Coring Through Stone Bitton railway station. Clean hole, no damage to the stonework.

Precast concrete sections saw cut on site, with a new opening cut through the wall

Cutting Precast Concrete Precise cuts and a new opening on site.

Liam Palmer with a hydraulic ring saw in front of the LAP Diamond Drilling van

Ring Saw Cutting Deeper cuts for bigger openings.

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Our process

How It Works

Getting a hole cored or an opening cut should be simple. Here's how a job with LAP Diamond Drilling works, from the first photos you send to the final clean-up on site.

Send Us the Job Details

Send photos, sizes and the material by form, WhatsApp or phone.

Clear Quote and Date

Liam prices the job, checks access, water and power, and agrees a date with you.

On the Agreed Day

We drill or cut wet, or dry with H-class dust extraction, so dust stays down and every hole and cut is made to size.

Clean Up and Sign Off

Slurry and dust cleared, the area left tidy, and you check every hole and cut before we leave.

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Tell us about the job and add a few photos. Liam replies with a fixed price, usually within 24 hours.

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Service Areas

Diamond Drilling & Concrete Cutting Across Bristol and the South West

Based in Bristol, LAP Diamond Drilling covers the South West for diamond core drilling, concrete saw cutting and wall and floor chasing, for builders, contractors, trades and homeowners.

Bristol
Bath
Weston-super-Mare
Swindon
Gloucester
Cheltenham
Stroud
Cirencester
Chippenham
Trowbridge
Bradford-on-Avon
Devizes
Frome
Wells
Radstock
Taunton
Chepstow
Newport

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FAQs

Diamond Drilling FAQs

What is diamond drilling?

Diamond drilling, also called core drilling, uses a hollow drill bit with industrial diamonds set into its cutting edge to cut clean, round holes through concrete, brick, block and stone. It cuts rather than hammers, so there’s no heavy vibration or cracking around the hole, and every hole comes out clean and to size.

Where do you offer diamond drilling?

LAP Diamond Drilling is based in Bristol and works across the South West and South Wales, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Swindon, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Frome, Wells, Taunton, Newport and Chepstow.

Which service do I need?

It depends on the shape of the opening. Core drilling makes round holes, from small service holes for cables and pipes to large cores for extraction and ventilation. Concrete saw cutting makes straight cuts and square openings, such as doorways, windows and drainage channels. Wall and floor chasing cuts narrow channels for cables, conduit and pipes. Not sure? Send a photo and Liam will advise.

What size holes can you drill, and through what?

From small service holes up to 300mm cores, through concrete, reinforced concrete, brick, block and stone. Diamond bits cut through rebar as well as concrete, and Liam has cored 300mm holes through heavily reinforced walls. For larger openings he uses stitch drilling, a line of overlapping cores, or saw cutting.

Is diamond drilling messy or noisy?

Much less than breaking out with a hammer drill. Drilling and cutting are done wet, which keeps dust to a minimum, and wet drilling is the dust control HSE recommends for coring concrete. There’s no heavy vibration, which makes it better suited to occupied homes and working buildings, and the area is cleaned up before Liam leaves.

Are you accredited, and who do you work for?

LAP is a member of the Drilling and Sawing Association, and Liam holds CSCS, IPAF and PASMA cards and is trained for confined-space work. That clears him for commercial sites, from main contractor projects like Skanska’s IKEA job to a single extractor hole in a kitchen, and LAP is rated 5.0 on Google. You can see his accreditations on the About page.

How much does diamond drilling cost in Bristol?

It depends on the hole size, the material, the depth and access to the work. Every job is priced individually and quotes are free. Send photos and rough measurements through the quote form and Liam will come back with a price.

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Core drilling, saw cutting or chasing anywhere in Bristol and the South West. Send a photo and rough sizes and Liam replies within 24 hours with a fixed price and a date.

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