# Dust-Free Concrete Grinding

> Dust-free concrete grinding captures silica dust at the tool using HEPA-filtered extraction running continuously through the grind, so concrete work can proceed inside occupied homes and buildings.

- **Provider:** Industrial Concrete Grinding and Cutting PTY LTD (ICGC)
- **Page:** https://icgc.com.au/dust-free-concrete-grinding/
- **Service area:** Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers, Australia
- **Phone:** 0408 709 770

## Key facts

- Respirable crystalline silica is released when concrete is ground. Extraction at the tool is the control.
- HEPA filtration is used on extraction units, and extraction runs continuously rather than intermittently.
- Edge grinding is also extracted, not just the planetary machines.
- Dust-free grinding removes the need for plastic sheeting over doorways and prevents dust settling through the rest of a building.
- This makes the process suitable for occupied buildings, renovations where people are still living in the home, and sensitive environments.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is your concrete grinding process dust-free?

Standard grinding produces significant silica dust. We use portable industrial vacuum extraction connected directly to our grinding machinery, capturing dust at the source. This keeps the site cleaner, protects everyone's health, and makes us suitable for occupied or partially occupied buildings including apartments, retail tenancies, and healthcare facilities.

### Can I stay in my home or keep my business operating while you work?

In most cases, yes. Our dust-free grinding process uses industrial HEPA extraction connected directly to the machinery, so there is minimal dust and disruption. We protect surrounding rooms and furniture before we start. Most homeowners carry on as normal in other parts of the house while we work, and commercial clients can often keep adjacent areas operating.

### What makes your concrete grinding dust-free?

Every ICGC grinder runs with industrial HEPA-filtered vacuum extraction connected directly to the machine. The extraction captures silica dust at the source, before it becomes airborne. The site stays clean, the air stays safe, and we comply with all current silica dust regulations. This process makes us suitable for occupied buildings, retail tenancies, and healthcare facilities.

### Is dust-free concrete grinding more expensive?

Dust-free grinding is standard on every ICGC job, not an upgrade or add-on. You do not pay extra for it. We built our process around HEPA extraction from the start because it is safer for our team, safer for our clients, and legally required for occupied buildings and compliance with silica dust regulations.

### Can you grind concrete in an occupied commercial building?

Yes. Our dust-free grinding process is designed for occupied buildings. We work in retail tenancies during trading hours, office buildings while staff are present, and residential towers while tenants remain. HEPA extraction keeps the air clean, we protect adjacent areas, and we schedule around your operating hours where needed.

## Related pages

- [Concrete Honing, Grinding and Polishing](https://icgc.com.au/concrete-grinding-polishing-honing/): The grinding service that underpins every finish. Equipment, process and sectors served.
- [Tile and Adhesive Removal](https://icgc.com.au/tile-adhesive-removal/): Tile stripping plus adhesive grind-off, done in-house rather than subcontracted.
- [Burnished Concrete Floors](https://icgc.com.au/burnished-concrete/): Cream-level ground and sealed finish. Comparison against honed and polished, cost drivers, limitations.

## Contact

- Phone: 0408 709 770
- Email: admin@icgc.com.au
- Request a quote: https://icgc.com.au/get-a-quote/
- Based in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, serving Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers, Australia