Yes. Cover-meter or GPR scanning is standard before drilling through structural slabs and walls in Abu Dhabi — especially in post-tensioned buildings where hitting a tendon is unacceptable.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Core Cutting Abu Dhabi
USF Demolition Works LLC delivers diamond core cutting across Abu Dhabi for MEP contractors, plumbers, electricians, and fit-out crews. We drill round holes from 25 mm up to 600 mm diameter through reinforced concrete slabs, walls, beams, and block walls — for ducts, pipes, cable trays, conduit, anchor bolts, and MEP penetrations.
CORE CUTTING IN ABU DHABI
Across Abu Dhabi we core-drill in live commercial buildings, malls, and residential towers without dust, vibration, or noise that affects the neighbour. Equipment is matched to the wall thickness, the rebar pattern, and the access space available. Abu Dhabi's demolition market is dominated by large mixed-use redevelopments on Al Reem, Saadiyat, and Yas, plus a steady flow of older villa replacement work across Khalifa City and Al Mushrif. Authority workflows are typically slower than Dubai's but more predictable once the file is open.
Regulatory framework: Demolition in Abu Dhabi is regulated by Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence. Utility isolations are handled via ADDC for power and water, and Etisalat / du for telecoms. Free-zone projects in Masdar City, KIZAD, or twofour54 follow the relevant zone authority's NOC pathway.
WHY USF FOR CORE CUTTING IN ABU DHABI
Diameters from 25 mm to 600 mm — covering everything from electrical conduits to large MEP penetrations.
Owned diamond cores and drill rigs — no third-party hire markup or weekend availability surprise.
Wet cutting with continuous slurry collection — no impact vibration, no dust.
Night-shift and out-of-hours coordination with Abu Dhabi building managers and fit-out contractors.
Edge dressing and hole reinstatement supplied as an optional packaged scope.
OUR PROCESS
A structured 5-step approach from site survey to plot handover.
1
Mark-Up Confirmation
Hole positions confirmed against the MEP setting-out drawings in Abu Dhabi; rebar scanned where the spacing matters.
2
Rebar Scan & Adjustment
Cover-meter or GPR scan to locate rebar and post-tensioning tendons. Hole positions adjusted to avoid critical reinforcement.
3
Setup & Protection
Rig anchored, slurry pan or vacuum collection in place, and adjacent finishes / cables protected.
4
Drilling
Diamond core drilled wet to full depth; cores withdrawn and stockpiled for disposal or reuse.
5
Clean-Down & Handover
Hole edges cleaned, slurry removed, and the area handed back to the MEP contractor ready for the next stage.
CORE CUTTING COST FACTORS
Core cutting in Abu Dhabi is priced per hole (or per batch) after a site visit or against a marked-up MEP drawing. A minimum mobilisation charge typically applies for small jobs.
Diameter
Cost per hole rises with diameter — 50 mm cores are quick and cheap; 300 mm+ takes specialist rigs and longer setup.
Wall or slab thickness
Depth drives drill-time directly. Stitch-drilling through extra-thick walls adds setup cost.
Number of holes
Mobilisation is spread across the hole count; batches of 20+ holes price meaningfully better per hole than single-hole call-outs.
Rebar density
Heavily reinforced slabs blunt diamond segments faster and slow the drill.
Out-of-hours working
Night and weekend work in live commercial buildings carries a shift premium.
AREAS WE SERVE IN ABU DHABI
Khalifa CityMohammed Bin Zayed CityAl Reem IslandYas IslandSaadiyat IslandAl RahaAl MushrifAl BateenAl KhalidiyaAl WahdaAl ShamkhaAl Falah
Structured Safety Procedures
115+ UAE Projects
ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001
Owned Equipment Fleet
FAQs
Core Cutting Abu Dhabi — FAQs
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