Precise concrete cutting and polishing for residential and commercial properties from the experts at Central Foundations Tauranga
Concrete cutting and drilling is a precise and skilled job that needs a professional touch. If you are looking to make alterations to concrete structures at your property, whether it's adding a window, adding a drop kerb or making space for additional pipes, our team can drill or cut as required.
We complete all projects efficiently and to a high standard and offer fume and dust-free cutting options to reduce the disruption caused by the work.
Based in Tauranga, we work with customers across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions offering high-quality concrete services including concrete foundations and concrete driveways and patios.
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Concrete cutting and drilling has a wide range of applications
Concrete cutting and drilling, or core drilling is often required when you want to make changes to a concrete structure, such as adding new utilities. We offer precise concrete cutting and drilling services for residential and commercial properties including:
- creating openings in walls for windows, doors or ventilation systems
- installing utilities such as plumbing or electrical cables into a property
- cutting a trench alongside a driveway or patio for the installation of cables or pipework, or for rebating joinery or garage doors
- cutting in drop kerbs for driveways
- decorative cutting to add a pattern to your patio, driveway or path
- cutting to remove unwanted areas of concrete
We also carry out expansion cutting for driveways. These cuts to the surface made on newly laid concrete driveway help to reduce the risk of cracks.
Concrete polishing gives you longer-lasting floors
Polished concrete is an excellent choice for heavy-traffic areas such as commercial or industrial floors, offering a far superior finish compared to epoxies, paints, and other floor coverings. It's also becoming an increasingly popular choice for residential properties, especially in areas like kitchens.
Polishing concrete involves several stages of grinding and polishing with various grades of diamond blades, gradually making the concrete denser and harder. Unlike resins or coatings, polished concrete does not fade, peel, chip or distort, does not dent or mark like hardwood floors and does not chip or break like tiles. It's also long-lasting and easy to clean.
Modern methods and equipment reduce noise and dust
Concrete cutting can be a messy job - that's why we always recommend getting a professional rather than trying to do it yourself. Our team not only follows high safety standards but also works to reduce the disruption to you in terms of noise, smell and dust.
We use modern tools and techniques to promote dust-free, and fume-free cutting, getting the job done efficiently without compromising on quality. Plus we leave a tidy worksite at the end so you aren't left with the job of clearing up.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Concrete can generally be cut after it has cured for at least 24-48 hours, though this can vary depending on environmental factors like temperature and humidity. Cutting too early can weaken the concrete while waiting too long can make the cutting more difficult.
Yes, concrete can be cut after it has fully cured, though it is typically more difficult than cutting it before curing due to increased hardness. Specialized tools like diamond blades or wire saws are used for cutting cured concrete.
Expansion joints typically require cutting to a depth of ¼ to ⅓ of the slab’s total thickness. These joints help prevent random cracking by allowing the concrete to expand and contract without stressing the slab.
When done properly, concrete cutting should not damage surrounding areas. However, inexperienced operators may cause unwanted cracks, misalignment, or damage to nearby structures. Protective measures like padding and careful planning help avoid these issues.
Yes, concrete cutting and drilling can be done on reinforced concrete, but specialized equipment (such as diamond-tipped saws) is needed to cut through both the concrete and rebar.
Yes, concrete cutting can be done in various weather conditions, though extreme cold or heat may affect the process. In cold weather, equipment might need warming, and in hot weather, extra water may be used for cooling.