Protective equipment
Helmets, goggles, gloves, safety boots and hearing protection during cutting and breaking.
Safety and quality
Cutting, demolition and renovation often happen in occupied homes and next to standing buildings. These are the practices we follow to protect people, the building and the quality of the work.
Wet cutting
Cooling blades and bits with water cuts dust and heat; the slurry is collected.
Temporary propping
Props before large openings in load-bearing walls, and no change to structural members without a review.
Isolating services
Isolating power and water in the work area and checking routes before cutting or coring.
Protecting the space
Covering floors, furniture and windows, with hoarding and warning tape around demolition areas.
Quality checks
Checking openings, lines and levels; flood tests for waterproofing; pressure tests for plumbing before closing up.
Why cutting instead of breaking
Diamond cutting versus breaking with breakers
| Item | Diamond cutting and coring | Breaking with breakers |
|---|---|---|
| Opening shape | Straight edges at the exact size | Ragged edges that need patching |
| Vibration | Low, since it cuts by abrasion | High, and may crack the surroundings |
| Dust | Less, thanks to water cooling | A lot |
| Noise for neighbours | Lower | Higher and for longer |
| Nearby finishes | Usually stays intact | Often damaged |