Concrete Core Drilling (Up to 500 mm Diameter)
Rivicore now offers precision concrete core drilling services using high-performance diamond-tipped core barrels ranging from 42 mm to 500 mm in diameter. Our equipment is engineered to cut through brick, asphalt, structural concrete and heavily reinforced concrete, ensuring clean, accurate openings for all project requirements.Whether you're working on new installations, structural assessments, or retrofitting existing infrastructure, our certified team delivers safe, efficient and professional drilling on sites across South Africa.
Our core drilling service is ideal for creating openings required for:
Plumbing installations – hot & cold water lines, waste pipes and drainage
Piping and ducting – HVAC, fire suppression, industrial piping
Electrical cabling – conduits for power, data, and distribution systems
Optic fibre routing – precision openings for fibre networks & telecoms
Stitch drilling – for controlled concrete removal, openings, and resizing
Test concrete coring – structural investigations, compressive strength testing, and material analysis
Up to 500 mm diameter drilling capacity
Diamond-tipped barrels for clean, precise cuts with minimal vibration
Capable of cutting through heavy rebar and dense concrete
Efficient setup and fast turnaround on-site
Compliant with all health, safety and environmental standards
Experienced operators with a strong track record in civil and geotechnical projects
Our concrete core drilling is suited for:
Civil engineering & construction
Electrical and plumbing contractors
Telecommunications & fibre installers
Mining & industrial facilities
Commercial renovations & retrofits
Geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing