Concrete Coring Services Kildare | FB Coring Concrete & Demolition

What We Do

Precision Core Drilling,
Every Time

Concrete coring — also known as core drilling — is the process of cutting clean, circular holes through concrete, masonry, stone, or reinforced slabs using water-cooled diamond-tipped drill bits. The result is a smooth, accurate hole with no cracking or structural damage to the surrounding material.

At FB Coring Concrete & Demolition, we carry out core drilling on projects of all scales — from a single domestic drainage hole to multiple cores on a large commercial build. We drill to tight tolerances, keep the site clean, and leave no mess behind.

Our equipment handles diameters from 32mm right up to 500mm and beyond. Whether the core needs to be perfectly vertical, horizontal, or cut at a specific angle, we have the rigs, the bits, and the experience to get it right first time.

Diamond core drill in concrete wall — FB Coring, Kildare

Diamond Tip

Applications

Where We Use Core Drilling

Concrete coring is required across a wide range of domestic, commercial, and industrial projects. We drill for the following trades and needs:

Plumbing & Drainage

Cores for soil pipes, waste pipes, water supply penetrations, and underground drainage connections through concrete floors and walls.

Ventilation & HVAC

Circular penetrations for extractor ducts, air handling units, grilles, fans, and mechanical ventilation systems in walls and ceilings.

Electrical Services

Holes for conduit runs, cable ducts, junction boxes, and electrical service routes through concrete slabs, foundations, and blockwork.

Structural Penetrations

Cores through foundations, load-bearing walls, retaining walls, and reinforced slabs for service routing and structural access.

Angled & Directional Cores

Drilling at precise angles for drainage falls, directional pipework, and installations where a straight core would not be practical.

Gas & Utility Services

Safe, controlled cores for gas line penetrations, utility service entries, and metering installation access points in domestic and commercial buildings.

Benefits

Why Diamond Core Drilling
Is the Right Choice

Clean, Crack-Free Results

Diamond coring produces smooth, accurate holes with no vibration or cracking to surrounding concrete — the only method suitable for sensitive or finished structures.

Any Diameter, Any Surface

From 32mm cable ducts to 500mm+ duct penetrations — we drill to any specification through concrete, reinforced slabs, stone, block, and brick.

Minimal Disruption

Water-cooled drilling controls dust and debris. We set up, drill, and clean up with minimum disruption to the occupants or ongoing trades on site.

Straight, Angled, or Vertical

Our rigs can drill at any required angle — critical for drainage falls, directional service routes, and technical installations with no room for error.

Fast Turnaround

Core drilling is faster than breaking out with a breaker, leaves a neater opening, and lets your project keep moving without unnecessary delays.

Safe & Professional

All work is carried out safely and methodically. We take pride in leaving every site in a clean, safe condition — exactly as we found it, minus the hole you needed.

How It Works

Our Coring Process

01

Site Assessment

We assess the wall, floor, or slab — checking thickness, reinforcement, and any services — before committing to drill position and bit size.

02

Rig Setup & Marking

We fix the rig securely, mark the centre point precisely, and connect water cooling to control dust and heat throughout the drill.

03

Core Drilling

The diamond bit cuts through the concrete cleanly and accurately. Depending on depth and diameter, most domestic cores take under 30 minutes.

04

Cleanup & Sign-Off

We remove the core plug, clean up slurry and debris, and hand back a neat hole ready for your plumber, electrician, or mechanical trade.

Why Us

Why Choose FB Coring
for Core Drilling

01

100+ Cores Completed — All Sizes, All Difficulties

From a single domestic hole to large-scale commercial runs of multiple cores, we have completed over a hundred coring jobs across Kildare and beyond — varying diameters, depths, and surface types.

02

On Time, Every Time

Contractors and homeowners recommend us specifically for punctuality. We know other trades depend on our holes being ready — so we show up on schedule and deliver.

03

Site Left Perfectly Clean

Core drilling produces slurry. We manage it. Every job finishes with the site cleaned to the same standard it was in when we arrived — no extra clean-up required from you.

04

Honest Pricing, No Surprises

We quote clearly before we start. No add-ons, no day-rate padding. Our clients consistently note that our pricing is reasonable and exactly as agreed.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We drill from 32mm up to 500mm in diameter, and can arrange larger specialist diameters for commercial projects. If you have a specific diameter in mind, just call us and we'll confirm availability.

Yes. We can drill straight, angled, and vertical — in any orientation the site requires. Angled cores are common for drainage pipes that need to maintain a fall.

Concrete (plain and reinforced), stone, brick, blockwork, foundations, and floors — including very thick structural elements. Our diamond bits handle steel rebar without issue.

Core drilling is water-cooled, which suppresses dust. There is slurry (water + concrete dust) to manage. We handle all cleanup as part of every job — we leave the site clean.

Absolutely. We work on domestic extensions, renovations, and new builds just as frequently as commercial and industrial projects. No job is too small.

We are available 24 hours and aim to respond to all enquiries the same day. For urgent or time-sensitive jobs, call us directly on +353 89 436 5338 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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