Airfield Grooving - Safety Starts on the Surface.

Our airfield grooving services enhance runway safety by improving surface drainage and traction in wet conditions. Using precision-controlled equipment, we cut grooves to exact tolerances across runways, taxiways, and aprons — helping reduce hydroplaning and improve aircraft braking performance.

We’ve delivered grooving works for major airfields across the UK, Ireland, and Europe — including RAF and commercial airports.

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Precision Airfield Grooving

We provide IAA- and ICAO-compliant airfield grooving that improves runway traction, drainage, and braking performance, especially in wet conditions. Our machines cut clean, uniform grooves to exact tolerances, ensuring safer aircraft operations while reducing the risk of hydroplaning.


From runways to taxiways and aprons, we work efficiently in live airside environments without disrupting airport operations.

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Motorway Grooving

Our motorway grooving services improve surface grip and channel water away from high-speed traffic lanes.
Using precision-guided equipment, we deliver long, straight grooves that enhance skid resistance, increase drainage capability, and extend pavement lifespan.
Ideal for resurfacing, new construction, and safety upgrades across motorways, dual carriageways, and high-volume road networks.

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Surface Cleaning

Grooving generates a significant amount of slurry, and leaving it behind isn’t an option. At Core Drilling Services, we carry out full post-grooving surface cleaning using high-capacity beam sweepers designed to remove slurry, fines, and debris quickly and efficiently.

Our operators work in sync with the grooving crews to ensure the entire area is cleaned immediately after cutting, leaving a pristine, safe, and fully compliant surface ready for inspection, traffic, or further works.

Work With Us

When you work with Core Drilling Services, you’re choosing over 40 years of proven experience, precision workmanship, and reliability on every job.
We understand the demands of major infrastructure projects — and we deliver, every time.

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