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Step Cut Out for WeFix London

For WeFix London, a company chaired by Charlie Mullins, the founder of Plimlico Plumbers, a concrete step and stair landing needed to be removed inside a working internal stairwell. The surrounding finishes, doors and walls had to stay protected, and the area had to stay clean and safe throughout.

1. Protection first. Before any cutting started, our team laid Antinox floor protection boards across the route and taped the joints. Plywood hoarding protected the adjoining walls. Cones and safety barriers kept the work area clearly separated.

2. Marking out. The cut lines were marked on the landing and steps so the structure could be removed in controlled sections.

3. Diamond sawing. Our operatives cut the concrete with diamond saws using water suppression. A wet vacuum extracted the slurry as they worked, which kept dust down and the floor protection clear.

4. Breaking out and removal. With the step cut into sections, the sawn concrete was broken out with a Hilti breaker. The rubble was cleared into tubs and removed from the building.

5. Clean handover. The floor was swept and left ready for the next trade.

The concrete step was removed with no damage to the surrounding areas. The site stayed tidy and safe, with minimal dust and slurry.

BC Diamond Drilling & Sawing Ltd offers diamond drilling, wall and floor sawing, and controlled concrete removal.

Floor Sawing

Hand-Sawn Access Opening in Reinforced Concrete Slab – Chatham

We carried out specialist hand sawing works to form a 1 m × 1 m access opening through a 160 mm thick reinforced concrete slab at a site in Chatham. The concrete section was carefully lifted out using an A-frame and a 3-tonne block and tackle. The opening was required to provide access to machinery located below the slab, and the works were completed safely and efficiently with full control throughout the lifting operation.

Track Sawing

Concrete Stair Cutting for New Restaurant Fit-Out – Olympia

We are currently carrying out specialist concrete cutting works at Olympia for a new restaurant fit-out. The scope involved cutting an existing concrete staircase in half through 350 mm thick concrete at a 45-degree angle. The works required a high level of precision to ensure a clean, accurate cut while maintaining structural integrity for the client’s requirements.

Core Drilling

Drilled Fixings for New Crash Barrier – Croydon

We completed the drilling of 500 × 50 mm diameter holes through 1.2 m thick brickwork to facilitate the installation of a new crash barrier in Croydon. All works were carried out during night shifts and successfully completed in under four nights, ensuring minimal disruption while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Stitch Drilling

5.1m Emergency Stitch Drilling Through Reinforced Concrete – Derby

We completed an emergency stitch drilling project in Derby for a groundworks contractor. Following an urgent call-out, we were on site the next day. The works involved 5.1 metres of stitch drilling through 550 mm deep reinforced concrete, all successfully completed within a single day.

Track Sawing

Night-Time Track Sawing for Structural Steel Installation

We completed specialist track sawing works for Kelf Civil Engineering on Brighton Road, London, to allow for the installation of structural steelwork within existing walls. Due to site constraints, all works were carried out during night hours. All operatives were IPAF trained and certified to safely operate scissor lifts when working at height, ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements.

Floor Sawing

85m through Tarmac 200mm Deep

Floor Sawing

Hand Sawed 1m x 1m Opening Through 160mm Reinforced Concrete

In Chatham, a specialised project was completed to create a 1m x 1m access opening in a 160mm reinforced concrete (R/C) slab. The work was performed using a hand sawing method. To safely remove the cut concrete section, a 3-ton block and tackle system, mounted on an A-frame, was utilised. This precise operation was necessary to provide essential access to machinery situated on the floor below.

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Floor Sawing Track Sawing

350mm Concrete Staircase at 45 Degree Angle

Our red Hilti track saw machine in action, cutting a set of concrete stairs in a building in Olympia for a new restaurant. The machine is positioned on a metal track that is secured to the stairs, guiding the cutting blade precisely. The cut is being made at a 45-degree angle through a 350mm thick concrete slab, effectively cutting the stairs in half for a client.

Core Drilling Diamond Drilling

Two 52mm Holes at Gatwick Airport

At Gatwick Airport, we drilled two holes of 52mm through R/C wall for the new high voltage room they’re installing. This job had to be no dust so we used the Hilti Recycling Vac.