Concrete cutting in Davis CA - clean, straight cuts right where you want them
Checked before we cut, cleaned up after
Concrete cutting opens a slab or a wall without wrecking what's around it, for a new door, a pipe trench or a section of driveway that has to go. We're based in Davis, work the cities around it, and check what's inside the slab before the blade goes in.
Why concrete cutting beats breaking it all out
Cutting opens concrete only where the job needs it, like a sinking driveway panel, a trench for a new line or a doorway in a wall. It often comes before we pour a new concrete driveway or patio slab against the old one.
Price moves with the feet of cut, the thickness, whether it's a floor or a wall, and whether we haul the pieces off. Timing turns mostly on whether the slab needs a scan, and the estimate gives you your own figure.
Best for
- Replacing a sinking panel
- Door or window openings
- Trenches for new lines
- Patio and driveway additions
Only the bad part goes
You keep the sound concrete and lose only the section that failed, which usually costs less than tearing out the whole driveway and starting over.
Edges that hold up
A saw cut leaves a square edge, so new concrete butts up tight instead of meeting a jagged break that chips away over the years.
Openings without tearing out
A door, a window or a drain line can go through concrete without breaking up the wall or floor around it, so there's less to rebuild.
Pieces a crew can move
Cut panels lift out in chunks we can carry, instead of a whole slab hammered to rubble, so your yard takes less of a beating.
Concrete cutting that leaves the slab around it sound
- I spent years running crews and walk-throughs for another contractor around here, and it taught me most concrete trouble starts before anyone picks up a saw.
- I do the walk-through and the estimate myself, and our crew lead runs the cutting, so the plan you agreed to is the one that gets cut.
- We're licensed and fully insured, so when you're ready, call (530) 298-8067 or use the form below and tell us where the cuts need to go.
Ways to cut concrete, and when each fits
On the walk-through we look at what's being cut, how thick it is and what's around it, then tell you which method fits before anything gets marked.
Flat sawing
A walk-behind saw for driveways, patios, sidewalks and garage floors, and the usual pick when the cut runs along the ground.
Wall sawing
A saw that runs on a rail bolted to the wall, the standard way to cut a clean door or window opening.
Core drilling
A round bit for holes through a slab or wall for pipes, drains or conduit, priced apart from the straight cuts.
Hand sawing
A handheld saw for short cuts, corners and tight spots where a walk-behind saw can't reach or turn.
Tell us where the cuts go
Send the cut locations, rough lengths in feet and any post-tension records, or call. We reply within one business day, and estimates are free, on site and with no obligation.
Concrete cutting questions we hear
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Davis?
Professional slab saw cutting across the US usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot, for the sawing itself. Wall cuts usually run more per foot, and on a small job a minimum charge can matter more than the rate, so your estimate is the number to go by.
Does the price of concrete cutting include hauling the concrete away?
Not always, because sawing and removal are separate jobs, and some cutters make the cuts and leave the panels where they lie. Breaking up the pieces, moving them out and paying the dump can cost more than the cutting, so our estimate says plainly whether hauling is included.
What happens before cutting a post-tension slab?
Drawings and post-tension records get reviewed first, then the slab is scanned for the tightened steel cables inside, because one scanning company says drawings and visible clues alone can't prove a cut is clear. We ask about cables before we cut and get a scan if there's any chance of them, since a cut cable makes for a very bad day.
Will concrete cutting in Davis leave a mess around my house?
It leaves wet slurry more than dust, because most flat and wall sawing runs with water to cool the blade and keep dust down. An older City of Davis stormwater plan names concrete wash water among the discharges it aims to keep out of the storm drains, so we vacuum the slurry up as we go.
Which California license covers concrete sawing work?
The state contractors board lists concrete sawing, breaking and coring under its D-6 Concrete-Related Services classification. That covers the cutting, the breaking up of cut pieces and the core drilled holes, the same work this page describes.
How much can a contractor ask for up front in California?
The board caps the down payment on a home improvement job at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. Any other payments have to be listed in the contract and tied to work already done or materials already delivered.
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