DRILLING & SAWING - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We understand that you may have several queries regarding our services, and we're here to provide you with clear and comprehensive answers. With years of industry experience we offer a wide range of drilling and cutting services tailored to meet the needs of various industries. Whether you're looking for information on our diamond drilling, concrete saw cutting, or general enquiries about our operations, you'll find all the details you need right here. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
DRILLING FAQS

Q: What is Diamond Drilling?
A: Diamond drilling is a dust and vibration-free core drilling method that creates neat holes ranging from 10mm to 1000mm in diameter. This technique can be used on concrete, reinforced concrete, brick, block, and most other construction materials. It allows for variable depths, up to 10 metres horizontally, and ensures quiet and precise drilling.

Q: Where can I find a contractor for Diamond Drilling?
A: To ensure you get a fully approved contractor, the Drilling & Sawing Association provides a list of its members on their website.

Q: Are you an accredited diamond drilling company?
A: Yes, we are accredited as a Gold Member of Constructionline, CHAS accredited, and a member of the Drilling & Sawing Association.

Q: How much does it cost to drill concrete?
A: Our diamond drilling service is cleaner and more controlled, making it more competitive than conventional percussive drills. This method avoids further delays, damage to structures, and health risks such as HAVS for operatives and dust inhalation.

Q: What is the biggest hole size that you can drill?
A: We can drill neat core holes ranging from 10mm to 1000mm in diameter.

Q: What is the deepest hole that you can drill?
A: We can drill to variable depths, up to 10 meters horizontally in some cases.

Q: Does concrete diamond drilling cause a lot of mess, noise, and disruption?
A: No, diamond drilling is known for being dust and vibration-free due to the use of water during drilling. It is less destructive, quick, efficient, produces very little noise, and uses portable and lightweight equipment.

Q: What types of drilling services do you provide?
A: We offer diamond drilling, stitch drilling (overlapping small holes to create large openings), percussion/air drilling (auto drill on compressed air for dowel bar installation), and percussion drilling (using low vibration handheld drills with limited trigger times).

Q: Can you drill a hole at an angle or upside down?
A: Yes, we can drill holes at an angle or upside down using hydraulic drilling machines, which are unaffected by water.

Q: How far will you travel for a diamond drilling job?
A: We offer our services nationwide.
SAW CUTTING FAQS

Q: Where can I find a contractor for Concrete Saw Cutting?
A: The Drilling & Sawing Association provides a list of fully approved contractors on their website.

Q: Are you an accredited diamond saw cutting company?
A: Yes, we are accredited as a Gold Member of Constructionline, CHAS accredited, and a member of the Drilling & Sawing Association.

Q: How much does it cost to saw concrete?
A: We offer a meter rate or visit rate, depending on what is right for the job. It is generally much cheaper to saw cut than to risk damaging a larger area using conventional demolition methods.

Q: How far will you travel for a saw cutting job?
A: We conduct saw cutting services nationwide if a water supply and power supply (for electric cutting services) are provided on-site.

Q: Can you cut any material other than concrete?
A: Yes, we can cut steel, asphalt, brick, and tarmac in addition to concrete.

Q: What kind of cutting equipment do you use for commercial projects?
A: We use diesel and electric-powered floor saws, hydraulic and electric-powered hand saws, and electric-powered track-mounted wall saws.

Q: Why do you need a water supply for concrete cutting?
A: A water supply is used to create clean cuts and eliminate dust. It also cools the segments down.

Q: Does concrete cutting cause a lot of mess, noise, & disruption?
A: While it can create waste water and slurry, we have methods to control this. Noise is mitigated with mandatory hearing protection for anyone working nearby. Our operatives assess the work before starting to minimise any potential disruption.

Q: What types of saw cutting services do you provide?
A: We offer diesel/electric floor saw cutting for replacement floor sections, drainage channels, and sections of roads with precise cuts and clean edges. We also use track saws for creating large openings up to 600mm depth, precut saws and ring saws for doorways and smaller section openings, and wall and floor chasing for cutting channels for cables, conduits, or pipework.
General Drilling & Sawing Questions

Q: Can you provide a quote?
A: Yes, we can provide a quote. You can fill out our enquiry form on our website, email our team at info@precisiondrilling.co.uk, or call our Hull team at 01482 586585 or Leeds at 0113 2779600 with details of your job.

Q: How soon could we have the works carried out?
A: We strive to meet client requirements, including emergency next-day delivery or meeting specific deadlines.

Q: Which locations do you cover?
A: We are based in Hull and Leeds and cover the entire UK.

Q: How far will you travel for a project?
A: We cover projects within the mainland of the United Kingdom.

Q: Do you charge for a site visit and quotation for your services?
A: No, site visits and quotations are completely free of charge. We believe that visiting the site in person provides a clearer picture and ensures no surprises when we commence the contract.

Q: How do I get my services (electrical, plumbing, etc.) through concrete walls/ brick/ block walls and floors?
A: By using controlled concrete drilling or cutting, performed by highly trained and skilled operatives with measures in place for vibration control and cleanliness.

Q: Why do you need a water supply for concrete cutting?
A: A water supply is used to create clean cuts and eliminate dust. It also cools the segments down.

Q: Does concrete cutting cause a lot of mess, noise, & disruption?
A: While it can create waste water and slurry, we have methods to control this. Noise is mitigated with mandatory hearing protection for anyone working nearby. Our operatives assess the work before starting to minimise any potential disruption.

Q: What types of saw cutting services do you provide?
A: We offer diesel/electric floor saw cutting for replacement floor sections, drainage channels, and sections of roads with precise cuts and clean edges. We also use track saws for creating large openings up to 600mm depth, precut saws and ring saws for doorways and smaller section openings, and wall and floor chasing for cutting channels for cables, conduits, or pipework.

Q: How do I eliminate unwanted vibration to existing walls/floors?
A: We use non-percussive drilling methods to eliminate unwanted vibration.

Q: How do I remove a small section of concrete/tarmac without affecting a larger area?
A: Controlled drilling and saw cutting techniques, performed by highly trained operatives using the latest technology, ensure minimal disruption to the surrounding area.

Q: Can you work weekends?
A: Yes, we can work weekends.

Q: Can you work nights?
A: Yes, we can work nights.

Q: How do you manage your concrete slurry?
A: We use wet-vacs and catchment rings attached to wet-vacs to suck slurry away at the source, especially when drilling holes up to 200mm in diameter.