Holemasters Demtech
Contact Details
Name: Holemasters Demtech Ltd
Address: Units 2, 4 Dixon St
Town: Westhoughton
City: Bolton
County: Greater Manchester England
Postcode: BL5 3PX
Phone: 01942 840600
Mobile: 01942 840600
Website: https://www.holemasters.co.uk/
E-mail: andy.h@holemasters.co.uk
Opening Times
Monday: 07:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 07:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 07:00 – 17:00
Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 07:00 – 17:00
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Holemasters Demtech
About Holemasters
Holemasters Demtech Ltd is a leading nationwide specialist in diamond drilling and other bespoke refurbishment, new build and reconstruction services to the construction and civil engineering industries.
We are one of the longest established names in the Diamond Drilling, Concrete Cutting, Wire Sawing and Decommissioning industries.
We pride ourselves in the expert application of diamond drilling, wire sawing, controlled robotic demolition, concrete cutting, piling and repair technologies and decommissioning working with every type of construction material. This expertise has seen the company achieve continuous growth.
We handle projects for some of the biggest multi- national organisations in the UK, working out of four operations located in the South East, Midlands, North West and Yorkshire (including Teesside, Humberside Lincoln, Derby and Nottingham).
With our own flexible and bespoke range of equipment we provide exceptional service which is delivered by a team of 14 technical experts and over 50 trained operators. We are also a specialist in the nuclear, active and non active power, industry. We are also the only approved UK Company supplying and fitting rail track anchors.
Holemasters Services
Diamond Drilling
Holemasters is a UK expert in Diamond Drilling with the capability to diamond core drill holes from 7 mm diameter up to 1000 mm. Larger diameter holes are achieved through stitch drilling or circular wire sawing techniques.
Diamond core drilling is used for straight forward work such as forming holes in solid materials for the purpose of carrying mechanical and electrical services across both new build and refurbishment projects.
Extension equipment is used to produce holes of up to 21m deep or for widths of up to 15m wide, such as through railway bridges.
For the protection of workers and the surrounding environment most diamond drilling is water cooled which effectively reduces airborne dust. Where necessary, the slurry can be controlled and in some circumstances recirculated. Where the use of water has to be avoided, such as drilling holes in block work, dry drilling is used. PCC diamond drilling can be used to dry drill reinforced concrete.
APPLICATIONS
- Single Holes
- Stitch Drilled Openings
- Runway Lights
- Pile Holes
- Anchor holes
- Through penetrations
- Re bar dowel connections
- Material sampling
Anchor Installation & Testing
We have dedicated teams who are involved with remedial repairs and are fully trained by the manufacturers of the following products:
- Cintec Anchor Systems – A versatile method of structural reinforcement tailored to meet specific strengthening and repair.
- Duckbill Ground Anchors – For slope stabilisation, retaining walls, ground works, Temporary structure and structural repair, reinforcement and stabilisation of building and masonry.
- General Purpose Anchors & Fixings – In addition to the above, Holemasters’ operators are trained in the installation of general purpose Anchors and Fixings using various resins from a number of manufacturers.
To complement this service, Holemasters offers a Pull Testing Service. We are also members of the Construction Fixings Association and have a number of Qualified Testers.
Holemasters has recently purchased the latest Hydrajaws Pull Testing equipment which uses blue tooth technology to provide computer generated reports.
APPLICATIONS
- Historic Structures
- Threaded Bar for Signs/Gantries
- Rail Anchor Bolts
- Machine Base Anchors
- Fencing
Pull Testing Service
Performed to establish the strength of new and existing Anchors & Fixings. There are many factors that can affect the strength and durability of eye bolts, anchor bolts, stud anchors and resin bolts. This service enables early diagnosis of potential strength problems or fixing failure.
It is vital to assess the safety of fixings, in particular those which are load bearing or have a high safety element, such as rail anchors and anchors for overhead gantries/signs. Our hydraulic testing equipment can exert a load of up to320 kN.
Piling
Holemasters is a licensed installer of the Chance Screw Piling System. We have dedicated teams who are fully trained by the manufacturer.
Chance Helical Pulldown Micro pile – Depending on the application this micro pile can be used to rectify subsiding foundations and walls, the jacking of foundations, new foundations, soil nailing and tie back anchors, environmentally sensitive areas for walk way supports and structures.
The Chance System has the advantage of being a lightweight system requiring no heavy plant to install and creates a minimum of debris to remove. It is ideal for domestic property gantries.
A design service is also available.
APPLICATIONS
- Structural Stabilisation
- Remedials to subsiding buildings
- Gantry foundations
Concrete Repair
We have dedicated teams who are involved with remedial repairs. The teams are fully trained by the manufacturers of the following products:
- Rapid Set Materials – Advanced, high performance, hydraulic cement that provides structural strength in one hour. Non shrink, and superior resistance to chemical attack.
- Cement All – A multipurpose, high strength non –shrink grout. This can be used for doweling and anchoring, industrial grouting and road work repairs.
- Mortar Mix – A versatile product that can be used for general concrete repair, mortar beds, underlayment and formed works.
- Helical Systems – Helical stainless steel reinforcing and ties to repair distressed masonry
Rail
Holemasters has Link Up Core Audit Approved status as a rail contractor, and works regularly as sub contractors to companies such as Story Contracting, Carillion, Stobart Rail, J Murphy & Son and direct to Network Rail. This can be for rail anchor installations, as well as drilling and cutting operations on bridges, tunnels, platforms and stations.
Holemasters has dedicated teams to undertake remedial works on rail housings including Fastclips on G44 sleepers and Vossloh housings, among others. Our expertise has also been utilised to develop bespoke equipment resulting in time saved drilling operations with additional health and safety benefits.
Nuclear
Holemasters has long been involved with a number of Nuclear projects across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has the capabilities to offer technical solutions as well as drilling, cutting and decommissioning operations on both active and non active power stations.
Our expertise has proven invaluable in providing cost effective solutions for the nuclear industry using a range of remote operations. Our work scope has increased dramatically with the introduction of decommissioning projects.
The company is a sub contractor to Sir R Mcalpine, Amec, BAM Nuttal, Nexia Solutions, Cavendish Nuclear, Shepley Engineering, Stobbarts, Hold Engineering and Jordans, to name but a few.
In addition, Holemasters has operatives cleared and inducted on a number of UK nuclear power stations/facilities.
Notably Demtech Nuclear Services completed its largest contract to date at Sellafield, which involved the partial demolition of the B6 chimney at Sellafield for Dooson Power Systems.
Health and Safety
Holemasters operates within Health and Safety legislation and the guidelines laid out by the DSA (Drilling and Sawing Association) of which it is a member.
We employ a technical staff of 14, supporting over 60 trained operators, all of which are trained to NVQ Level 2 standard and are CSCS certified in Drilling, Sawing and Brokk remote machine operations. Some are further qualified for Confined Space projects; Classified for Radiological works; Personal Track Safety (PTS) for Rail; IPAF for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms; PASMA for tower scaffolds. Health and Safety is of highest priority on any project undertaken, which is demonstrated in our excellent safety record.
Accreditations
- Utility Vender Database (UVDB) – Utility Works & Nuclear Decommissioning
- Link Up approved & Core Audit – Rail
- Building Confidence Scheme
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) – Platinum Standard
- Contractors Health & Safety (CHAS)
- Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) – Construction Skills
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
- Constuctionline
- Construction Fixings Association
We are aware that every work site has differing restrictions and conditions. Therefore we have a range of equipment that will fit every site need such as diesel, electric or gas powered equipment. We also recognise that noise levels can be a problem. With this in mind we have equipment that works at different noise levels to complete the task with limited disruption. Waste created by some processes also creates issues in certain circumstances. We are therefore capable of controlling these waste products or can offer other solutions to suit most constraints.
Vibration Risk Assessment
There is a legal requirement across the construction and civil engineering industry to recognize and prevent vibration exposure.
Vibration White Finger (VWF), also known as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) can lead to pain and long term damage to hands and muscles.
All our operatives are trained to ensure they minimise exposure to the potential problem and follow the stringent procedures we have in place.
By using remotely controlled machinery the risk is eliminated. Not only does this mean that the operative can keep a safe distance, but smaller or dangerous places can now be reached, offering more flexibility in the project.