DIAMOND DRILLING UK LTD
Specialist Diamond Drilling & Cutting — London & the South of England
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Track Sawing: What It Is, When You Need It, and Why You Should Always Use a Professional
Track sawing is one of the most precise and powerful cutting techniques in construction. At Diamond Drilling UK Ltd, it is something we carry out every week across London and the South of England — and in this article we will explain everything you need to know.
What Is Track Sawing?
A diamond-tipped circular blade is mounted on a motorised carriage that runs along a guide track, fixed directly to the surface being cut. The result is a straight, accurate, clean cut — every time.
Track sawing cuts through:
• Reinforced concrete walls and floor slabs
• Asphalt and road surfaces
• Masonry, brickwork, and blockwork
• Natural and heritage stone
• Kerb stones and paving
The track can be set for vertical, horizontal, or angled cuts, making it one of the most versatile techniques available.
What Makes It Different?
Compared to traditional breaking or hand-held cutting, track sawing delivers:
• Precision: cuts accurate to within millimetres
• Clean edges: no chipping, cracking, or rough faces
• Low vibration: minimal stress to surrounding structure
• Dust suppression: water cooling keeps the site clean and safe
• Speed: far faster than traditional demolition methods
When Is Track Sawing Used?
• New openings: doorways, windows, lift shafts, and service penetrations in walls and slabs
• Road and highway works: expansion joints, utility trenches, and road repair sections
• Structural alterations: removing sections of concrete or masonry without damaging adjacent structure
• Basement conversions: a key technique in the basement extension projects we carry out across London and the South East
• Infrastructure maintenance: bridge decks, tunnels, and civil engineering works
• Commercial refurbishment: factory floors, warehouse slabs, car parks, and office buildings
Why You Should Always Use a Professional
Track sawing is not a job for a hire centre and a YouTube tutorial. Here is why:
• Safety: high-powered rotating blades at significant forces — incorrect operation causes serious injury
• Structural risk: cutting rebar or post-tension cables without engineering knowledge can compromise an entire structure
• Hidden utilities: cables, pipes, and gas lines are embedded in many structures — professionals use GPR scanning before cutting
• Accuracy: an inaccurate cut creates costly problems for every trade that follows
• Legal compliance: using untrained operatives can void your site insurance and trigger HSE enforcement action
Why Choose Diamond Drilling UK Ltd?
• Specialist contractors: diamond drilling and cutting is all we do — not a side service
• Fully trained operatives: accredited, experienced, and safety-qualified on every job
• Latest equipment: continuously invested in and properly maintained
• Rapid response: we mobilise quickly to keep your programme on track
• Transparent pricing: clear, honest quotes with no hidden costs
• Full service offering: core drilling, wire sawing, floor sawing, wall sawing, stitch drilling, and GPR scanning
Areas We Cover
Based in St Leonards-on-Sea (East Sussex) and Hatton Garden (London), we cover the full South of England:
• London: all boroughs — residential, commercial, and infrastructure
• East & West Sussex: Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Worthing, Chichester, Crawley, Horsham
• Kent: Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Medway
• Surrey: Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom, Farnham, Camberley
• Hampshire & Dorset: Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Poole, Winchester, Basingstoke
• Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire: High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Banbury
• Berkshire & Hertfordshire: Reading, Slough, Windsor, Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead
• Essex: Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Basildon, Harlow
Not sure if we cover your area? Just call us — in most cases we can reach you quickly from one of our two bases.
Get in Touch Today
Diamond Drilling UK Ltd 📞 020 3286 3428 / 01424 720259
📧 info@diamonddrillinguk.com
🌐 www.diamonddrillinguk.com
East Sussex Office: 215 Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9JJ London Office: Unit 34, 67–68 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8JY
For diamond drilling across the South East — there is only one call to make.
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