Scanning Before the Saw

Even surface-level modifications, such as deep slot grinding tailored for facility drainage, carry hidden risks that can interact with shallowly embedded electrical conduits, utilities, or structural reinforcement. To eliminate these hazards, Chesco implements Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning as a mandatory and nondestructive diagnostic step that proactively audits the slab before any grinding machinery touches the surface. 

This advanced radar technology accurately identifies embedded targets like rebar, post-tension cables, and live conduits. Mapping these hidden subsurface targets therefore avoids the catastrophic risk of striking live electrical lines, protects diamond-bladed equipment from destructive damage, and preserves the building’s underlying structural integrity.

High-Cycle Technology: Speed Meets Precision

Chesco pairs specialized high-cycle electric and hydraulic machinery with premium diamond abrasives to execute these modifications.

This equipment allows our operators to expertly remove high spots, level uneven expansion joints to create perfectly smooth transitions, or cut drainage slots directly into existing concrete floors to effectively channel water flow. Operating these high-tech systems requires a steady hand to maintain absolute flatness without introducing dips or gouges into the slab. 

Backed by years of qualified experience, our CSDA-trained operators deliver targeted surface adjustments that can solve structural floor compliance issues with minimal downtime for your facility.

Clean-Site Protocol

Concrete grinding naturally produces hazardous silica dust, which can bring a significant regulatory and respiratory liability if left uncontained. Chesco takes this under control at the source by using advanced containment and extraction configurations. 

For wet grinding applications, our operators use heavy-duty industrial shop vacuums to immediately control and collect the water and resulting concrete slurry, keeping the workspace clean and preventing environmental runoff.

For dust-sensitive indoor environments, such as active offices, server rooms, or finished interiors where water cannot be introduced, we have specialized dry grinding configurations. These systems capture silica dust directly at the cutting edge by using high-efficiency HEPA filter systems, keeping the surrounding air pristine and safe for ongoing personnel operations.