Concrete Grinding Melbourne

Premium Concrete Grinding Services For Commercial Projects

High-traffic areas in a commercial property absorbs a lot of wear and tear, leaving them vulnerable to cracks and hazards. Commercial and industrial concrete grinding is a lasting flooring option to smoothen floors and remove surface irregularities through leveling or replacing old coatings and concrete sealers. To execute the grinding process, professionals use heavy duty concrete grinding machines and diamond-impregnated discs. The grinding process is followed by concrete polishing to remove any residue on the surface and give it a shiny and visually appealing look. Correct use of grinding equipment is essential to ensure the best floor finishing. Concrete grinding comes with a range of benefits, some of which includes durability, resistance to stain and scratches, affordability, low maintenance and low waste production.

If you are looking for grinding specialists in Melbourne, you need not look past BSL Group. For our commercial concrete grinding projects, we start by assessing the site to identify issues, followed by advising on the most effective solution for rectification. Our team of professional grinders follow the blueprint and work to eliminate the unlevelled areas and give your flooring a smooth finish. Not only do we take care of the safety requirements and machinery but also makes sure that for you, the entire process remains hassle-free. We have the best equipment, high quality materials and trained professionals with specialized knowledge to complete all your commercial flooring projects.

Solution-Agnostic

Unique problems need creative solutions. Working across multiple sectors on projects of different scales, our experienced team of specialists will come up with cost-effective answers and help you overcome all kinds of stumbling blocks.

Hassle-Free Process

Organization is the key to smooth operations. We streamline building process for our clients to eliminate bottlenecks, deliver quality results, and improve their overall experience.

30 Years Of Experience

Our partners’ background in architecture, concrete and site management provides BSL Group with a distinct perspective, competitive edge, and a better understanding of builder’s expectations.

Personalized Concrete Flooring Service For Long-Term Results

Concrete grinding is used across sectors for either fresh flooring, polished concrete or for renovation works. It is used for leveling, glue, paint and epoxy coating removal, surface preparation, repairing damaged concrete slabs and more. No matter the scale, requirements, and budget, you can count on our team of specialists to offer personalized and effective concrete grinding and industrial floor grinding solutions for long term results. With more than 30 years in the industry, BSL Group has a combined experience from architectural, concrete, and site management and can guarantee high-quality workmanship and on-time delivery for your project. Check out our testimonials and projects to see what our clients have to say about our work.

5 BIGGEST MISTAKES BUILDER MAKES IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Being a family founded business with an Architectural, Subcontracting & Site management background, this eBook outlines the 5 major shortfalls we have identified after generations of experience. These principals apply to all concrete works, from large superstructures to small remedial works – and applying them can save you exponentially!

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BIGGEST

MISTAKES

BUILDERS MAKE IN

CONCRETE

CONSTRUCTION

Costing them hundreds

of thousands of $$

every year!

CONTENTS

Gaps in Scope of Works

Being a family founded business with an Architectural,

Subcontracting & Site management background, this eBook

outlines the 5 major shortfalls we have identified after

generations of experience. These principals apply to all concrete

works, from large superstructures to small remedial works – and

applying them can save you exponentially!

Substandard sub contractors & trades

Poor Planning

Poor Preperation

Mis-management

GAPS IN SCOPE

OF WORK

It all starts from the contracts. If these contracts aren’t well

thought out, this will make the building process a nightmare.

Subcontract agreements should make allowances for labour,

materials, plant, equipment, tools, delivery, overheads &

administration.

THE COSTLIEST MISTAKES MADE WHEN PREPARING

CONTRACTS ARE:

Not fully understanding the finer details & subtasks or cost

required to complete a job & in turn, overlooking these things

in the scope of works.

A great way to avoid this is to compare all quotes put forward

along with their inclusions/exclusions to ensure you are

truly comparing apples with apples!

Attempting to save costs by reducing essential

items from the contractor’s scope inevitably

exposes you to the risk of exceeding budget

at the end of the project. If something

needs to be done & you have to

employ a second contractor to

do it, chances are you’ll be

spending more!

CHAPTER ONE

A budget tells us

what we can’t afford,

but it doesn’t keep us

from buying it

~WILLIAM FEATHER

SUBSTANDARD SUB-

CONTRACTORS

Have you ever had to deal with incompetent trades? How much

time, money & energy did this cost?

Subcontractors & tradesmen can either make or break a project.

A master tradesman is one that will get the job done within a

reasonable timeframe to the highest professional standard.

A bad tradesman can cause significant delays to your

program which will inevitably financially cost you.

THE BIGGEST MISTAKES MADE WHEN SELECTING SUBCONTRACTORS ARE:

Employing based solely off cheapest price.

A pattern that has been made abundantly clear over our years of experience is that “cheaper” is not

always better. If you have 5 quotes, and 4 come in the same ballpark but one is half the price, there is

usually a catch. This will usually come back to you in the form of variations.

Not doing background work / due diligence on a subcontractor.

Reputation should be a large component of the hiring process. A good reputation often means good

relations, quality work & reliability. A bad reputation often means a breakdown in one or more of

these key fundamentals.

There’s a reason word of mouth is the most potent form of marketing on the planet!

CHAPTER TWO

If you think it’s

expensive to hire

a professional, wait

until you hire an

amateur.

~RED ADAIR

POOR PLANNING

Concrete, whether it be an in-situ pour, pre-cast install, or

remedial works are set in stone – quite literally! When it comes to

concrete, mistakes due to poor planning can cost you dearly.

THINGS TO CONSIDER TO AVOID THESE MISTAKES INCLUDE:

Organising internal review of shop drawings in conjunction with engineering, architectural

& Services drawings, well before concrete is poured.

Concrete Transport can cost you dearly. Sending away a concrete truck or a precast

panel truck will cost you thousands and create delays. Make sure everything is

aligned on your QA checklist before the big day.

Site logistics & restrictions. (eg. plant & equipment locations / req. /

capacities, conflicting trades, permits etc. )

Planning sequence of works to ensure efficiency & safety

create a list of every contractor involved in each major

task so that if there's a need to push something back you

already have a clear list & can't forget anyone!

**HOT TIP - Check & double check set-out.

Then check again**

CHAPTER THREE

For tomorrow

belongs to the people

who prepare for

it today.

~AFRICAN PROVERB

POOR PREPRATION

Poor Preparation = Poor Execution

Poor on site preparation will often lead to a de-railing effect,

causing a whole host of issues which can span the lifetime of the

project. There are many little things to take into consideration to

ensure a smooth, harmonious & cost-effective site.

SOME OF THE BIGGEST BREAKDOWNS IN ON-SITE PERFORMANCE DUE TO

POOR PREPARATION INCLUDE:

Overlap of trades on critical path items causing lauck of resources & delays (eg.

organising formwork deliveries on precast panel install days causes an inefficient

split of crane time, delaying progress of structure).

Lack of regular site team meetings. Most day-to-day obstacles which cause hiccups

and safety issues can be avoided if everyone is on the same page.

Lack of organization around assembling & Dismantling formwork.

This causes additional costs & delays prop hire removal, post precast

installation works, rough in, fit out & finishing.

Underestimating the importance of preparation is one of the

main leads to additional cost

CHAPTER FOUR

Proper

preparation

prevents poor

performance.

~CHARLIE BATCH

MIS-MANAGEMENT

Mismanagement is a mixture of poor communication & lack of

direction which results in poor workmanship, a problematic site &

unhappy trades and staff.

THE FOLLOWING THREE POINTS

ARE COMMONLY NEGLECTED

AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO

MISMANAGEMENT:

Poor allocation of resources can lead to poor

workmanship, Whether it be Human Resources or material

resources this is one sure way to create disharmony in the

work flow.

Too much lenience on the quality control process will inevitably

result in a poor-quality product.

Once concrete is poured it’s already too late!

Quality assurance being completed post-works are often not complete.

This leads to many issues. Not only does it drop the standard for trades from

a site level, it causes litigation, financial detriment and was wasted energy

down the track.

CHAPTER FIVE

Management is, above all, a practice

where art, science & craft meet.

~HENRY MINTZBERG

HOW CAN WE HELP

YOU TODAY?

Whether you're after a free quote, are having any issues on a

current project, or would even just like some general advice on

anything in this ebook,

www.bslgroup.com.au

0452 006 969

BSL GROUP WOULD LOVE TO HELP.

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Concrete Grinding Melbourne

TESTIMONIAL

The team is a pleasure to work with, always trying to help and do high quality work.

Jorge Salinas

Frequently Asked Questions - Concrete Grinding Melbourne

What is the cost of concrete grinding per square metre?

The cost of concrete grinding depends on several factors including but not limited to floor size, design complexity, current condition of the floor and any above grade installation present. It can take an average of $20-$30 per square metre for 0-100 square metres of space, but the actual cost can vary from the estimated price, so the best way is to request a quote from the company or contractor directly.

Can you repair existing polished concrete floor?

Existing polished concrete floors can be repaired but one must get the existing floors assessed for quality before deciding on the repair approach. Damaged floors will impact fresh concrete and form cracks and polishing can be opted as an alternative repair method only when the existing floor is structurally sound. If the floor is wavy or needs extensive patching, even polishing won’t be able to fix it. Talk to a specialist to find if your existing polished concrete floor can be repaired or not.

Is polished concrete slippery?

Polished concrete gets slippery when water is added to it, just like any other flooring type. When selecting a finishing for your polished concrete, ask the specialist to recommend finishes with anti-slip or non-slip properties to overcome slipping related issues.

When is the best time to polish concrete if I have an old or existing slab or I’m renovating?

Instead of focusing on a perfect time, one must focus on the concrete’s quality. If the concrete is of good quality and has been properly prepared, it can be polished to remove dirt or blemishes. But if the substrate preparation has not been done correctly, polished concrete will not achieve the desired finish.