Concrete Core Drilling in Fort Wayne, IN
Diamond core drilling makes clean, round holes through concrete without the cracking and dust of breaking it out. Tell us your hole sizes and we will connect you with a local pro in Fort Wayne.
- Holes from small penetrations to large-diameter cores
- Floors, walls, decks and overhead
- Wet drilling for low dust
- Residential, commercial and industrial
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What core drilling is used for
Core drilling uses a water-cooled diamond bit to cut a cylinder out of concrete, leaving a smooth hole that is exactly the size you need. It is the standard method for penetrations through slabs, foundation walls, elevated decks and masonry.
- Plumbing: drains, supply lines, floor drains and cleanouts
- Electrical and data: conduit runs between floors and through walls
- HVAC: duct, refrigerant line and dryer vent penetrations
- Structural: anchor bolt holes, dowel holes and sample cores for testing
- Fire protection: sprinkler pipe penetrations
What affects the price
Cost depends mainly on hole diameter, concrete thickness, the amount of rebar, the number of holes, and access (overhead or vertical drilling takes longer than drilling down into a slab). Contractors often have a minimum charge per visit, so grouping holes into one trip saves money.
Scan before you drill
In an occupied building, embedded conduit, pipes or post-tension cables can be hiding in the slab. Many contractors offer ground penetrating radar (GPR) scanning before drilling. If your building is newer commercial construction or a parking structure, ask about it.
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