Concrete Wire Sawing

Our precise and accurate diamond drilling service allows us to cut through even the hardest reinforced concrete structures with minimal noise and vibration, making Castle & Pryor perfect for airfield projects across the UK.
Whether you need to form openings for redesign or refurbishment, or to isolate areas prior to demolition, we’ll work with you to achieve your goals accurately, safely, and at a competitive price.

Diamond drilling is a specialised drilling technique used to cut through the hardest reinforced concrete with utmost precision. The process involves using diamond-tipped drill bits, connected to either an electric or hydraulic drill motor and rig, allowing careful control over the location and speed of hole formation. Diamond drilling allows our team to make holes of varying diameters and shapes when linked together in a stitch-drilled pattern, and is a quiet and non-percussive technique.

Castle & Pryor uses only experienced and fully qualified engineers who have undergone extensive training to NVQ Level 2 in the use of diamond drilling tools. We’ll utilise a range of equipment, with electric and diesel-powered drills available in multiple sizes to suit the needs of every client.

Helping to ensure the reliability and strength of fixings or anchors within masonry and concrete, Pull Testing is an essential safety requirement. With over 30 years of experience and a team of CFA Approved professionals, Castle & Pryor deliver competent work for clients across the UK. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and timely project completion, while ensuring compliance with all industry standards.

Where We Can Help
At Design Stage − Preliminary / Ultimate Load testing
At the design stage of a project we can provide load testing to a specific rating or to failure to help establish specification of fixing required and allow changes to be made before build/installation stage.

At Installation Stage − Proof Load testing
After installation and to meet build regulations and specifications, fixings and/or anchors will often require inspection and testing by an approved independent contractor. We can fulfil this and attend site at short notice and test a given percentage to ensure design specifications are met. If they pass, we can provide test certificates to allow project sign offs.

Applications
Resin Anchors
Mechanical Anchors
Cladding systems
Dowel bar or reinforcement installation
Suspended ceiling systems
Eye Bolts
Scaffold Ties
Hand or Foot Support Brackets
Sign Brackets
Hand Rails
Access Ladders

Failed joints and cracked surfaces causing surface water ingress can result in significant damage to concrete and asphalt surfaces, especially on areas such as Airfields, Highways and other concrete pavement areas where safety and durability are crucial. If left untreated, these can require full-depth repairs or replacement, a process that will be time-consuming, expensive, and disruptive to operations.
Our joint sealing services in combination with other preventative maintenance work offer an excellent alternative, helping you to safeguard your concrete and asphalt surfaces against unwanted damage and dilapidation, extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.

How concrete joint sealing is used
Joint sealing is a vital process for ensuring the longevity of concrete and asphalt surfaces. It involves the application of sealant material to expansion or contraction joints, which allows the concrete or asphalt to move through natural expansion and contraction heat cycles while maintaining a seal, preventing water and contaminate ingress into the joint and slab sub-base. Joint sealing can be done during construction, or completed on failed joints by raking out existing material, preparing the joint and then re-sealing.
We provide high-quality joint sealing services using either bitumen-based N1, N2 and 95.25 Oxidised products or Polysulphide cold pour fuel-resistant material for use where fuel or oil spills may occur. Our team of experts has the equipment and experience to tackle any sealing job, including cable chasing and sealing, with both hot and cold pour capabilities.