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Using a diamond drill bit allows you to make precise holes in strong materials during construction or renovations. As well as metal and glass, diamond drilling is often used on concrete, stone, tile and asphalt to achieve an accurate finish.

Diamond drill bits ensure perfect results no matter the size of the hole being drilled.

Diamond drilling services

Diamond drills can be used in a variety of different ways and thanks to their incredible accuracy, can achieve excellent results. The most common diamond drilling services include:

• Drilling holes in floors or walls

• Creating anchor holes

• Drilling into the strongest materials

• Installing cables

• Fitting ducting

Can diamond drilling be used underwater?

Yes, diamond drills are designed to function both above and underwater making them highly functional.

What is stitch drilling?

If you need to create a hole that is larger than 1500mm during your home renovation, the diamond drilling contractor can use the stitch drilling technique. This involves drilling holes that overlap to create a larger hole in your chosen shape.

What are the benefits of diamond drilling?

Far superior to other types of drill bit, diamond drill bits allow professionals to work quickly and accurately. Projects will be completed to a higher standard with less risk.

So, what are the benefits of diamond drilling? These include:

• Very precise holes.

• Non-percussive drilling means less risk of damaging the structural integrity of the material that is being drilled.

• Thanks to water flowing through the driving shaft, diamond drilling doesn’t produce any dust.

• Makes quick work of drilling through incredibly strong materials.

• Less noise than conventional drills.

• Can be used underwater.

Unlike other general builders, diamond drillers work on specialist projects. This may include anything from drilling through reinforced concrete to working on demolition projects or public roads.

A diamond driller can also help with your home renovations, particularly if you need a professional to drill exact holes or through durable materials.

What to look for from a diamond drilling contractor

First things first, you’ll want to make sure your diamond drilling contractor is properly qualified and experienced to take on your job. You can check this by asking for references and evidence of qualifications. It’s essential that you hire someone you can trust so take a little time to read reviews through Checkatrade.

We’d also recommend hiring a diamond drilling contractor who you feel comfortable inviting into your home. Plus, if a professional is willing to answer your questions and explain the process, this is a good sign.

Generally, hiring a diamond drilling company is quite affordable. However, the price you pay will depend on a few important factors. These include:

• Number of holes: The more holes that need to be drilled, the longer this will take, increasing labour costs.

• Location of holes: Holes that need to be drilled in more difficult to access areas will be more expensive.

• Size of holes: Larger holes will increase labour times and push up the cost of diamond drilling.

Diamond drilling cost

As we mentioned previously, this will vary from job to job but we can look at some average prices. For example, the diamond drilling cost for a small 52mm hole will be on average £30.50. However, the diamond drilling cost for a larger 300mm hole will be £101 on average.

What’s more, if you need to hire a diamond drilling contractor for a whole day, this will cost roughly £400. For more prices and information on diamond drilling, take a look at our how much does diamond core drilling cost guide.

Diamond drilling is much more accurate and effective than conventional drilling, meaning it won’t take long to drill a single hole. If you need a large amount of drilling in your home, this will increase the timescale.

Looking for diamond drilling in Orkney?

If you need a diamond drilling contractor to assist with your home renovations, finding an experienced professional is essential. It’s also important to get a few quotes when looking for diamond drilling in Orkney as this ensures you’ll pay a fair price for services.

Once you’re ready to start your project, try our free search feature to look through our database of trusted members at the touch of a button. Or, to save time, check out our request a quote feature. Just give us the details of your job and we’ll send these to three local diamond drilling companies. They’ll then get in touch with you as soon as possible.