Hydro Demolition & Scabbling

Hydro Demolition and Scabbling: For Efficient Removal of Concrete, Asphalt & Grout

Hydro demolition and cabbling (also known as concrete scabbling) are advanced surface preparation techniques employed by our ComBlast Mobile team. Using Ultra High-Pressure Water Blasting at 40,000 PSI, we effectively remove the top layer of concrete to achieve the desired aggregate profile. This precise method not only prepares the surface for Shotcrete application but also sets the stage for optimal results (and for Shotcrete application, our ESS team steps in).

Additionally, hydrodemolition and hydroscabbling are ideal for creating anti-slip surfaces and preparing floors for high-traffic environments. This technique ensures durability and safety, making it a top choice for both structural preparation and surface enhancement.

Hydro Demolition and Scabbling: For Efficient Removal of Concrete, Asphalt & Grout

The Connect Group’s Hydro Demolition & Scabbling team have ultra high pressure water blasting capabilities of pressure ranging from 3,000 to 40,000 PSI. This flexibility can be used for surface preparation, cleaning, stripping and demolition.

The Connect Group Advantage

By engaging The Connect Group, you can be assured that works will be carried out to the highest quality and health and safety standards. Our skilled team is able to assist with both planned and emergency works. Hydro demolition and Scabbling (also known as concrete scabbling) are advanced surface preparation techniques employed by our team. Using Ultra High-Pressure Water Blasting at 40,000 PSI, we effectively remove the top layer of concrete to achieve the desired aggregate profile. This precise method not only prepares the surface for Shotcrete application but also sets the stage for optimal results (and for Shotcrete application, our Concrete Repairs team steps in).

• Controlled & Measured - Our team plan to ensure that all hydro demolition and scabbling jobs have controlled and measured outcomes.
• Highly Skilled - UHP is a very specialised skill that requires extensive training and compliance with the latest health and safety requirements. The Connect Group ensure we have skilled staff operating the machines.
• Limited Damage - UHP water blasting can remove concrete without damage to reinforcing. This ensures a cost-effective and efficient job, meeting engineering requirements.

Removing Tough Materials for Surface Preparation, Cleaning, Stripping and Demolition

Hydro demolition and hydro scabbling are ideal for creating anti-slip surfaces and preparing floors for high-traffic environments. This technique ensures durability and safety, making it a top choice for both structural preparation and surface enhancement. Our ultra high pressure waterblasting units range from 3,000 to 40,000 PSI which allow us to remove tough materials and contaminants from surfaces. The precision that we can achieve from our units mean we can selectively demolish concrete without damaging rebar. It also means that stripping and surface preparation become achievable by carefully removing rust, coatings and debris to allow optimal adhesion for new applications. Concrete scabbling is a process where we use out ultra high pressure water blasting units to roughen concrete for surface preparation, creating a better bonding profile for overlays, coatings or repairs. We can also clean and maintain pipes to remove blockages to ensure an efficient flow of water. Furthermore we offer cold cutting to cut through different materials efficiently and precisely and can clean pipes and heat exchangers.

• Ultra High Pressure Water Blasting (3,000 - 40,000 PSI) - Using ultra-high pressure waterblasting to remove tough materials and contaminants from surfaces, ranging from 3000 to 40,000 PSI.
• Hydro Demolition - Employing high-pressure water jets to selectively demolish concrete without damaging rebar, ideal for precise and controlled removal.
• Stripping & Surface Preparation - Preparing surfaces by stripping coatings, rust, and debris with UHP waterblasting, ensuring optimal adhesion for new applications.
• Concrete Scabbling - Using UHP waterblasting to roughen concrete surfaces, creating a better bonding profile for overlays, coatings, or repairs.
• Pipe Jetting / Service Washing - Cleaning and maintaining pipes with high-pressure water jets, removing blockages, and ensuring efficient flow in industrial systems.
• Cold Cutting - Accurately cutting through materials of different thicknesses ensuring precision without influencing the integrity of the material.
• Pipe & Heat Exchanger Cleaning - Industrial strength cleaning of piping and heat exchangers to ensure the efficient flow of water or air.

Talk to us today for all of your Hydro Demolition and Scabbling needs.