National Drilling Services

What National Drilling Services does

National Drilling Services is a UK-based specialist construction services contractor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Stockport (Greater Manchester). The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of concrete drilling, sawing, cutting, and demolition services to commercial construction clients, demolition contractors, infrastructure projects, engineering and geotechnical consultants, and residential customers across the United Kingdom. Service lines include diamond core drilling, tungsten drilling, concrete chasing, floor sawing, track/wall sawing, chain sawing, ring sawing, wire sawing, robotic demolition using Brokk machines, concrete bursting and crunching, expansion joint cutting, ferro scanning, and concrete floor repair and joint sealing. The firm operates through seven regional offices (Manchester HQ, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Chester, Blackpool, and Caernarfon) with 24/7 dispatch and nationwide mobilization, serving named enterprise accounts including Manchester Airport (Terminal 2 refurbishment), Etihad Stadium, Liverpool One, and a retail park developer requiring 100+ pad foundation core holes.

The company's underlying technology base centers on owned specialist equipment rather than software: diamond-tipped drill bits (10mm-1,000mm diameter, virtually unlimited depth), Trimex Elite diamond blades for track sawing (600mm and 1,200mm), electric and hydraulic floor saws (up to 600mm cutting depth), track/wall saws (up to 800mm inverted cuts), and a robotic fleet of Brokk 100 and Brokk 160 demolition machines. The most recent technology addition is the December 2024 launch of the Mini Z 400, a fully electric, remote-controlled, 79cm-wide tracked loader designed for confined spaces with zero on-site emissions. Supporting technologies include Hilti anti-vibration handheld rigs, ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic equipment for non-destructive ferro scanning, and 45-ton hydraulic concrete crunchers. Operatives hold CSCS, CPCS, SSSTS, NVQ, IPAF and PASMA qualifications, and the company maintains CHAS, Constructionline, and Safecontractor accreditations as a founder member of the Drilling and Sawing Association.

The business model is a professional services / project-based contractor model. Revenue is generated on a day-rate or project-quote basis, with rig-and-crew day rates typically ranging from £300 to £1,000 plus surcharges for height work, night shifts, weekend work, and busy-area locations like London. There is no disclosed subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue stream. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through the regional office network, supported by a content-marketing website, published case studies, and Trustindex-verified Google reviews. The firm is independently owned (described as family-run in customer reviews) with no external investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries identified in the source data. Headcount of 11-50 employees and private limited company status point to a small-to-mid-sized specialist trade contractor, with revenue not publicly disclosed but implied to be in the low-tens-of-millions GBP range based on footprint and headcount benchmarks.

Name

National Drilling Services

Legal name

National Drilling Services Ltd

Website

https://nationaldrilling.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Drilling Services is a UK-based specialist construction services contractor founded in 1986, providing diamond core drilling, concrete sawing, robotic demolition, and ferro scanning to commercial construction, demolition, infrastructure, engineering, and residential clients across the UK through seven regional offices with 24/7 dispatch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Drilling and Sawing Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Cutting, Coring & Sawing (IMAFAKAL)

Keywords

• Diamond core drilling
• Concrete cutting services
• Robotic demolition
• Floor sawing
• Concrete drilling contractors

Headquarters

HQ city

Reddish

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Drilling and Sawing Services: Service-based revenue through providing diamond core drilling, tungsten drilling, concrete sawing, floor sawing, wall sawing, wire sawing, chain sawing, and ring sawing services to the construction industry on a project or day-rate basis.
2. Robotic Demolition Services: Provision of Brokk robotic demolition services using owned equipment with trained operators for light demolition, structural removal, and site clearing projects.
3. Concrete Processing Services: Services include concrete crunching, concrete bursting, concrete floor repair, joint sealant application, and expansion joint cuts using hydraulic equipment.
4. Ferro Scanning Services: Non-destructive testing and scanning services to locate reinforcement bars and embedded services before cutting or drilling works, provided as a的专业 service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Drilling Services provides specialist concrete drilling, sawing, and demolition services to the UK construction industry. Core offerings include diamond core drilling, tungsten drilling, concrete floor sawing, track/wall sawing, wire sawing, chain sawing, ring sawing, robotic demolition (Brokk), concrete bursting, concrete crunching, and ferro scanning. The company operates 24/7 across seven UK regional offices, mobilizing trained operatives and specialized equipment to client construction sites.

Product overview

National Drilling Services is a UK-based construction services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of concrete drilling, sawing, and demolition services. The core offering centers on Diamond Core Drilling and Tungsten Drilling for creating precise holes, paired with multiple sawing methods including Concrete Floor Sawing, Track/Wall Sawing, Chain Sawing, Ring Sawing, and Wire Sawing for various cutting applications. Demolition services include Robotic Demolition using Brokk machines, Concrete Bursting, and Concrete Crunching. Additional services encompass Concrete Chasing, Ferro Scanning, Concrete Floor Repair, and Domestic Works. The company operates 24/7 with multiple regional offices across the UK and differentiates through specialized equipment like the Brokk 100/160 robotic demolition machines and the recently launched Mini Z 400 electric tracked loader.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ferro Scanning: Non-destructive testing method used to locate reinforcement bars, post tension cables, conduits and other embedded services within concrete before drilling, cutting or coring works begin.
• Brokk Robotic Demolition

Products and services

• Diamond Core Drilling Diamond-tipped drill bit drilling service that creates precise circular holes through concrete, rock, and stone for service holes, testing samples, and utility installations. Hole diameters range from 10mm to 1000mm with virtually unlimited depth capability, available with electric, hydraulic, or air power options.
• Tungsten Drilling Percussive drilling method using tungsten carbide bits for installing dowel bars or resin fixings where rough edges facilitate resin adhesion, with drill bits ranging from 12mm to 50mm diameter. Uses Hilti anti-vibration machines to reduce hand and arm vibration to operatives.
• Concrete Chasing Power tool service that creates grooves or channels in concrete surfaces for placing electrical wiring, plumbing, or other services within walls or floors.
• Concrete Floor Sawing Horizontal concrete cutting service using floor saws with diamond blades for creating expansion joints, removing sections, or preparing floors for utilities, capable of cutting up to 600mm depth.
• Electric Floor Sawing Floor sawing service powered by electric motors for cutting lines or channels in floors for cabling, pipework, or expansion in concrete slabs, with depths up to 600mm. Uses water cooling to control heat and reduce dust.
• Track/Wall Sawing Vertical surface cutting service using track-mounted saws with diamond blades ranging from 450mm to 2 metres diameter for creating openings in walls, doorways, windows, and stairwells up to 800mm depth.
• Chain Sawing Heavy-duty diamond-tipped chain sawing service for cutting through thick, reinforced concrete structures for demolition or structural alteration.
• Ring Sawing Circular diamond-tipped blade sawing service for creating clean, circular openings in concrete for access points or utility penetrations.
• Wire Sawing

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed up to one week ahead of schedule
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• BrokkcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrokk is the manufacturer of robotic demolition machines that National Drilling Services owns and operates. The company owns Brokk 100 and Brokk 160 machines. Brokk was established in 1982 and has developed machines over 40 years. The Brokk 100 offers 35% more power than its predecessor and is described as a 'small machine with a big appetite'. The partnership enables National Drilling to provide robotic demolition services with remotely controlled, compact, and powerful demolition equipment.
• HiltisupportingTechnology or IntegrationNational Drilling Services uses Hilti anti-vibration machines for percussive tungsten concrete drilling services. These machines employ technologies to reduce hand and arm vibration to operatives. The equipment is used for drilling holes for dowel bars and resin fixings.
• DiaquipsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDiaquip recommended the Trimex Elite 1000 Diamond Track Saw Blade (600mm and 1200mm diameter) as the correct specification for the wall sawing project at Etihad Stadium. They serve as a equipment/supplies partner for diamond blades.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Keltbray: Keltbray is a larger UK specialist engineering, demolition, and construction services group. It overlaps with National Drilling Services in demolition and enabling works, but operates across a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Robore Cuts Ltd: Robore Cuts offers concrete cutting, diamond drilling, floor and wall sawing, and robotic demolition services. It is comparable because it competes in specialist concrete cutting and demolition packages for construction projects.
• Hardcrete Ltd: Hardcrete is a UK specialist contractor providing diamond drilling, concrete cutting, sawing, and controlled demolition services. It is comparable because it targets the same construction trade packages and site-based use cases.
• Diacutt Ltd: Diacutt is a UK diamond drilling, sawing, and controlled demolition contractor. It is a direct peer due to its focus on precision concrete cutting and drilling for commercial and construction clients.
• Corecut Ltd: Corecut provides diamond drilling, concrete cutting, sawing, and controlled demolition services in the UK. Its service mix and contractor customer base closely overlap with National Drilling Services.
• Drillcut (UK) Ltd: Drillcut provides diamond drilling, concrete sawing, and controlled demolition services. Its offering is directly comparable to National Drilling Services’ concrete drilling, sawing, and demolition work.
• D-Drill (Master Drillers) Ltd: D-Drill is a UK specialist in diamond drilling, sawing, controlled demolition, and concrete cutting. It is highly comparable because it serves construction contractors with similar on-site drilling and sawing services across the UK.

Regional players

• London Concrete Cutting: London Concrete Cutting provides concrete cutting, drilling, and sawing services focused on London and the South East. It is comparable by service line but more regionally concentrated.
• Penhall Company: Penhall is a US concrete cutting, coring, scanning, and demolition services provider. It is comparable by technical service category, although it primarily serves a different geography.
• A1 Drilling Services Ltd: A1 Drilling Services provides diamond drilling and concrete cutting services in the UK. It is comparable as a specialist contractor, though its market presence appears more regional than National Drilling Services’ advertised UK-wide footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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