Diamond Chainsaws for Concrete, Masonry & Stone

Diamond Chainsaws for Concrete, Masonry & Reinforced Structures

Diamond chainsaws are powerful cutting tools designed for fast, precise cutting of concrete, reinforced concrete, masonry, brickwork, blockwork, and natural stone. These saws can cut deeper and more accurately than traditional cut‑off saws, making them ideal for construction, demolition, utilities, rescue operations, and underwater or wet‑cut applications.

A key advantage of a diamond chainsaw is its ability to achieve deep cuts with square corners.  Make them ideal for Concrete wall openings, Door and window recesses, Utility access points, Rescue and emergency access work.

Many models can cut to depths of 400mm or more even upto 630mm, depending on bar length and chain type.

Diamond chainsaws are engineered to cut: Reinforced concrete, Stone and masonry, Lightweight and dense concrete blocks, Brick and blockwork, Concrete pipes and culverts, Composite construction materials

Diamond chainsaws are available in several power formats:

  • Hydraulic diamond chainsaws – ideal for commercial diving, utilities and heavy‑duty construction
  • Pneumatic diamond chainsaws – suitable for hazardous environments
  • Petrol‑powered diamond chainsaws – portable and commonly used on building sites
  • Electric models – low emission, suitable for indoor or low‑ventilation work

Each offers high torque and reliable performance for demanding cutting applications.

Whether you’re cutting deep concrete openings, handling precision masonry work, or requiring specialist cutting equipment for underwater operations, we can supply the right diamond chainsaw and accessories for the job.

EC Hopkins are exclusive UK Distributors for ICS Diamond Chainsaw products and dealers for AGP and Husqvarna.

Given the specialist nature of diamond chainsaws if you have any questions or need further advise please email us or call and we can advise you on the best options.

A diamond chainsaw has a depth of cut longer than any other hand held saw. most disc cutters can cut upto 125mm deep, with ring saws being able to cut 430mm deep but a diamond chainsaw can cut upto 630mm deep from one side. In addition it is possible to plunge cut and make small openings only 9cm high and wide with a diamond chainsaw.

This depth of cut and ability to plunge cut makes diamond chainsaws ideal for a range openings such as doorways, windows, pockets for beams. Using a diamond chainsaw means the cuts are more accurate and less destructive than a lot of other methods. This means less remedial work is required saving you time and money whilst giving a better quality finish to the job. Diamond chainsaws can also offer solutions where other tools literally cannot cut it!!

The range of diamond chainsaws starts with the electric diamond chainsaw which is ideal for indoor use with no fumes, then there is a range of petrol powered diamond chainsaws and finally the hydraulic diamond chainsaw is very powerful and can tackle the toughest of cutting jobs.

A Diamond chainsaw is suitable for most masonry materials including brick, blockwork, concrete including reinforced concrete as well as natural stone from soft stone to hard materials such as granite.