CONCRETE CORING MELBOURNE
HCS Concrete Coring - Call 1300 859 027
Heavy Construction Solutions (HCS) provides precision diamond core drilling for concrete floors, walls, ceilings and slabs across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. From small-diameter holes for plumbing and electrical penetrations through to large-diameter cores for HVAC ducting, post installation and structural sampling, our team delivers clean, accurate holes with minimal disruption to the surrounding structure.
Core Drilling Safety and Compliance
Every core drilling job HCS undertakes starts with a scan, not a drill bit. Before any hole is cut, our CERTLOC Certified Locating team scans the coring area with GPR and electromagnetic locating equipment to confirm the position of reinforcing steel, post-tension cables, conduits and embedded services - reducing the risk of a strike and protecting the structural integrity of the slab.
This scan-before-you-core approach means every coring job is backed by the same underground service locating expertise we apply to excavation projects, giving you a documented, defensible process for holes cut into structural concrete.
Concrete Coring Qualifications
- CERTLOC Certified Locating Organisation accreditation underpins every scan-before-you-core job
- GPR and electromagnetic scanning to confirm rebar, post-tension cable and service positions before drilling
- Diamond core drilling from small-diameter service penetrations through to large-diameter structural cores
- Coring of concrete, masonry and reinforced structural elements to Australian Standards
- Experience across residential, commercial and major infrastructure projects
What Our Concrete Coring Team Delivers
- Pre-drilling GPR/EML scan to confirm a clear, safe coring path
- Clean, accurate holes for plumbing, electrical, HVAC and structural penetrations
- Structural core samples for compressive strength and composition testing
- Minimal disruption to surrounding concrete and reinforcement
- A documented scan-and-core record for your project files
Our Concrete Coring service works alongside our concrete scanning and underground service locating teams, giving your project a single, accountable process from service identification through to a safely cut hole. Learn more about HCS or view our full range of site investigation services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is concrete coring and how is it different from concrete cutting?
Concrete coring uses a diamond-tipped rotary drill to cut a precise, round hole through concrete, brick or masonry, while concrete cutting uses saws to cut straight lines or remove larger sections. Coring is typically used for penetrations - plumbing, electrical, HVAC - or to extract cylindrical samples for structural testing.
Do you scan before you core?
Yes. Every coring job starts with a GPR and electromagnetic scan to confirm the position of reinforcing steel, post-tension cables and embedded services before we drill, reducing the risk of a strike.
What hole sizes can you core?
We core a wide range of diameters, from small-diameter holes for plumbing and electrical penetrations through to large-diameter cores for HVAC ducting and structural sampling, at any angle through floors, walls or ceilings.
Can you extract structural core samples for testing?
Yes. We extract cylindrical core samples for laboratory testing of compressive strength and composition, supporting quality assurance and structural assessment on new and existing structures.
What areas do you service?
We provide Concrete Coring across Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane, working alongside our concrete scanning and underground service locating teams in each region.
Is core drilling safe for post-tensioned or reinforced slabs?
Our pre-drilling scan identifies the position of post-tension cables and reinforcing steel so we can plan a coring path that avoids damaging critical structural elements.
How does concrete coring connect to your other services?
Coring works directly alongside our concrete scanning and underground service locating teams, giving your project one accountable process from service identification through to a safely cut hole.
How do I book a concrete coring job or get a quote?
Call 1300 859 027 or contact HCS online and our team will confirm your site details, hole sizes and timeline before scheduling a coring job.
