Core drilling — clean round penetrations

We drill clean.

Illustration: a row of core-drilled holes of increasing size in a slab, the pulled core beside the largest

Rig-mounted diamond core drills make precise round holes through floors, walls and ceilings — for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, anchors and dowels — with minimal dust and disruption.

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What comes out

Every core tells the slab's story.

Illustration: a pulled concrete core lying on its side, its cut face showing aggregate and a flush-cut rebar end
  1. Finished surface
  2. Smooth drilled wall — no impact cracks
  3. Sliced aggregate
  4. Rebar, cut flush

How it goes

Anchor. Drill. Done.

  1. Illustration: a rig-mounted core drill boring into a slabAnchor the rigScanned, marked and anchored — the bit can't wander.
  2. Illustration: a core bit boring horizontally into a concrete wallDrill wetWalls, floors or overhead, cut wet to depth with dust held down.
  3. Illustration: a finished round core-drilled penetration through a concrete wallClean penetrationRound, smooth and exact — ready for the pipe or duct.

What core drilling is

A core drill turns a hollow diamond-tipped barrel through the concrete, removing a solid cylinder and leaving a smooth, exact-diameter hole. Because it's a rotary cut rather than an impact, it doesn't crack the surrounding concrete.

Typical jobs

  • Plumbing and drain lines
  • Electrical and data conduit
  • HVAC and vent penetrations
  • Anchor bolts and dowel holes
  • Sample cores for testing
  • Railing and post holes

How NoCo does it

Scan first, mark the centre, anchor the rig, drill wet to depth, remove the core and leave a clean hole. Angled cores and stacked holes for larger openings are routine.

Every job starts with a scan

Every NoCo job starts the same way. We scan the slab or wall with ground penetrating radar to map rebar, post-tension cables, conduit and voids. Then we choose the right tool — a track-mounted wall saw for openings, a rig-mounted core drill for round penetrations, a walk-behind flat saw for slabs and pavement — and cut once, straight and to depth. When we open something up, our pour-back service can close it again with concrete matched to the surrounding grade and finish.

Who we work for

General contractors and builders who need openings cut on schedule. Plumbers, electricians and HVAC contractors who need clean penetrations without collateral damage. Property owners and managers modifying an existing building. Homeowners adding a basement window or a new door. Municipal and commercial crews cutting roads and slabs. Residential or commercial, one hole or a whole floor — the standard is the same.

Where we work

Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Longmont, Denver and the surrounding Northern Colorado communities, plus projects across Wyoming. If you're not sure you're in range, ask — we travel for the right job.

Ask us about door and window openings, HVAC and plumbing penetrations, stair and elevator openings, expansion joints, trenching for utilities, slab removals and pour backs.

Planning your job

Planning your job.

The questions to settle before the crew arrives — so the day runs clean.

  • Scan documentationWhat you receive after a GPR scan — details coming soon.
  • Slurry & debrisHow cutting slurry and debris are handled — details coming soon.
  • Removal & haul-offWhether removal and haul-off are included — details coming soon.
  • Access, water & powerWhat the crew needs on site — details coming soon.

Not sure yet? Ask when you request a quote.

Common questions

Answers before you call.

What sizes?

From small pilot holes to large-diameter cores; tell us the pipe or duct size and we'll size the bit.

Can you drill overhead?

Yes, with the rig anchored and water managed.

Ready to get your project cut right?

Tell us what you're working on and we'll put together a clear, upfront quote — no surprises.

(970) 652-5280

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