Newport & South East Wales
Diamond Drilling & Concrete Cutting in Newport
Core drilling and concrete cutting in Newport and South East Wales, for homes, commercial buildings and industrial sites. Wet-cut, accurate and with the slurry collected.
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Working in Newport
Across the Bridge into South Wales
Newport is a short run from Bristol over the Prince of Wales Bridge, and the Severn crossings have been toll-free since December 2018, so jobs in Newport and the towns around it are easy to reach.
A lot of the work here is commercial and industrial: reinforced concrete floors and walls in warehouses, factories, offices and public buildings, as well as houses and extensions across the city. Most of it means coring and cutting through concrete with steel in it, accurately and without leaving water and slurry across the site.
Reinforced Concrete
Service holes through slabs and walls with steel reinforcement in them. Diamond bits cut through concrete and rebar together, so the hole is the size and position you asked for, without hammering the concrete around it.
Building Rules in Wales
Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government, not Westminster, and differ from England in places. For new openings or structural work, check what approval you need with building control before the job is booked.
Working on Site
On commercial and industrial jobs, we work to the site's permits and inductions, collect the water and slurry as we go, and keep the work area tidy for the trades following on.
How we core a floor slab
Coring Through a Concrete Floor
Holes through floors are a big part of commercial work: risers for pipes and ducts, drainage, and cable routes between floors. In most Newport commercial buildings, that means a reinforced concrete slab.
The drill is fixed to the slab on a rig so the core stays square, and a water collection ring sits around the bit so the cooling water and slurry are taken away by a wet vacuum instead of running across the floor or through the hole onto the floor below.
When the bit is through, the core comes out in one piece, steel included, leaving a clean, round hole ready for the sleeve, pipe or duct.
Slab cross-section
Rig coring with water collection
Methods we use in Newport
Rig-Mounted Coring
For floor and wall penetrations in commercial buildings, where holes need to line up between floors or with a fixed duct or pipe route.
Large-Bore Coring
Big cores for ducts, ventilation and service runs, cut out in one piece so there's no breaking out and very little making good.
Wall Sawing
Track-mounted cuts for new doors, windows and openings in concrete walls, with straight, square edges.
Floor Sawing
Straight cuts through slabs for trenches, drains, channels and slab removal on industrial and commercial sites.
What we do in Newport
Our Services in Newport
The same three services we offer across Bristol, used for Newport's mix of commercial and industrial buildings, homes and extensions.
Core Drilling in Newport
Floor and wall penetrations for pipes, ducts and cables in commercial and industrial buildings, plus extractor, flue and soil pipe holes in houses and flats.
Diamond core drilling →Saw Cutting in Newport
Openings in concrete walls, slab removal, and trenches and drain channels cut through floors and yards. Openings in structural walls need an engineer's design first.
Concrete saw cutting →Chasing in Newport
Cable and pipe chases for electricians and plumbers, cut straight and to depth with dust extraction, in homes and fit-outs.
Wall and floor chasing →Drilling through steel-reinforced concrete? Read how we core drill through reinforced concrete.
How a Newport Job Works
Most Newport jobs are priced from photos and drawings, with no site visit. Here's what happens from your first message to the finished job.
Send Photos and Drawings
Photos of the wall or floor, the hole or opening sizes and positions, any drawings you have, and the site address in Newport or South Wales.
Fixed Price and a Date
Liam replies with a fixed price and a date, usually within 24 hours, and lets you know what he needs from the site on the day.
Set Up and Protect
We check the area, set up the rig and water collection, and protect the floor and anything below the hole.
Core, Cut and Clear Up
Clean cores and cuts in the marked positions, slurry collected, and the area left clean for the next trade.
Tell us about the job and add a few photos. Liam replies with a fixed price, usually within 24 hours.
Rather send photos on WhatsApp? Message Liam on 07833 445534
Where we work
Newport and South East Wales
Newport is around 30 miles from our base in Bristol over the Prince of Wales Bridge. We cover the city and the towns around it, including:
- Caerleon
- Malpas
- Bettws
- Rogerstone
- Bassaleg
- Duffryn
- Maindee
- St Julians
- Lliswerry
- Langstone
- Magor
- Caldicot
- Chepstow
- Cwmbran
- Pontypool
- Risca
- Undy
- Penhow
FAQs
Diamond Drilling in Newport: Your Questions
Do you work in Newport and South Wales?
Yes. We're based in Bristol and cross the Prince of Wales Bridge for jobs in Newport, Caerleon, Cwmbran, Chepstow and the towns around them. The bridge has been toll-free since December 2018.
Are building regulations different in Wales?
Yes, in places. Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government and can differ from England. If your job involves a new opening or other structural work, check what approval you need with building control before booking.
Can you core through reinforced concrete floors?
Yes. Floor cores are drilled on a rig with a water collection ring, so the hole is square and the slurry is taken away by a wet vacuum. The diamond bit cuts the concrete and the steel together.
Do you work for main contractors and M&E firms?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for main contractors, M&E contractors, electricians and plumbers, and work to the site's inductions, permits and method statements.
How large can the cores be?
From small cable holes up to large-diameter cores for ducts and ventilation. Send the sizes and the material, and Liam will confirm how each one will be drilled.
How do I get a price for a job in Newport?
Send photos, the sizes and any drawings. Liam replies with a fixed price and a date, usually within 24 hours.
Get a Free Quote in Newport
Send photos, sizes and any drawings. Liam replies within 24 hours with a fixed price and a date for your Newport job.