Concrete cutting in Glendora CA - straight cuts without tearing out the whole slab
Need a trench or opening through your slab? We cut only the section that has to go and leave the rest sound.
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Can you cut my concrete without tearing the whole slab out?
Concrete cutting in Glendora, CA lets you get new work through existing concrete without tearing out the whole slab. We saw straight lines through slabs and walls, or core drill round holes for pipes, drains and conduit, so the job is priced and handled as cutting, not as a full tear-out.
Most people who call Liberty Glendora Concrete about cutting have concrete that's mostly fine, with something that has to get through it: a new drain line under the garage floor, a doorway in a block wall, a cracked panel in the middle of a good driveway. The price turns on the length and thickness of the cut, what's inside the slab, how easy the spot is to reach, and whether you want the pieces broken out and hauled away or just the lines sawed. The schedule mostly depends on what we have to check first, because a slab that might hold cables or steel needs a scan, and sometimes more than that, before any saw starts. I'll go through all of it with you at the estimate, which lists in writing what's included.
When does concrete need to be cut instead of torn out?
A new line under the floor
You're adding a bathroom, rerouting a leaking pipe or running a drain, and the slab sits right on top of where it has to go. A narrow sawn trench usually gets you there with far less damage than chipping away by hand, and a leak left waiting keeps washing out the ground the slab rests on.
One cracked or sunken panel
One section of the driveway or patio is broken or has dropped while the panels around it still look sound. Cutting it out on a straight line lets you replace just that piece, and putting it off usually means the broken edges chip further and the low spot holds more water.
A wall in the way
You want a doorway, a window or a pass-through in a concrete or block wall. That usually means an opening sawn to size rather than hammered out, and it's best planned early, because a surprise inside the wall holds up every trade that follows.
How we handle concrete cutting
We start by marking the cut with you and talking through what might be inside the concrete. Wherever cables or steel could be hiding, we scan before we cut, because the saw is the wrong way to find them. The surface, the space and the thickness decide which saw we use, and after the cutting we break out and haul the pieces only if that's part of your job. The estimate says plainly whether it covers only the sawing or also breaking out, hauling and cleaning up the slurry of water and concrete dust the saw leaves behind.
Most cuts lead to new concrete, and that's where I'd rather put your money into the base than the finish, because the ground under the new piece decides whether it settles away from the old edge. If we've cut out a damaged panel or made room to widen your drive, our concrete driveway building work digs out and packs the ground before the pour. A cut through a patio for a drain or a new door leads to concrete patio construction, sloped so water runs away from your house.
Flat sawing for slabs
This suits driveways, patios, garage floors and sidewalks, where the cut runs across a level surface. It's the usual choice for plumbing trenches and for cutting out a broken section.
Wall sawing for openings
This suits doorways and windows in concrete walls, because the saw runs on a track fixed to the wall and keeps the cut straight and square. For very thick or heavily reinforced sections, a wire saw does the work instead.
Hand sawing in tight spots
This suits corners, spots tight against a wall and short cuts where a bigger saw won't fit. It also helps finish the ends of a flat-sawn line cleanly.
Core drilling for pipes
This suits a round hole for a pipe, drain or conduit through a slab or wall. You get a clean hole sized to the line instead of a rough opening that has to be patched.
Get a written estimate for your concrete cut
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done on site and carries no obligation, and I'll walk the cut with you and write up exactly what's included.
(626) 513-4658What shapes concrete cutting work in Glendora
The rule that changes cutting work most here comes from the state. Cal/OSHA calls the fine silica dust from sawing concrete a known carcinogen that can cause lung cancer and silicosis, an incurable and often fatal lung disease, and California's silica standard lists, for walk-behind saws, a saw with a built-in system that feeds water to the blade the whole time it runs. That's why we cut wet on walk-behind saws, and you're welcome to ask any cutter whether theirs works that way. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and the inspections with the city or county office that covers your address, and I'll tell you at the estimate if I expect one.
On jobs around Glendora we often meet older slabs and garage floors with steel that nobody has a drawing for, so I plan the scan into the estimate rather than guessing. We do the same work in Azusa and San Dimas, and across the San Gabriel Valley and the Pomona area, including many cities not listed on this site.
What happens after you call about concrete cutting in Glendora?
Call or send the form
Call (626) 513-4658 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. A rough idea of where the cut goes helps me arrive prepared.
Walk the job together
I look at the concrete, the ground, the drainage and the access, and answer your questions. You get a written estimate that lists what's included, so you know the full price before anything is cut.
Scan, cut and clean up
If you'd like to go ahead, we take care of any permit I mentioned, and our crew scans, cuts and cleans up as the estimate describes. If the job includes a new pour, I'm on site for it.
Walk the finished work
At the end we walk the finished work with you. If new concrete went in, we go over how to care for it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does concrete cutting cost in Glendora?
Professional concrete saw cutting across the US usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot. That's a national figure for the sawing alone, and on a small job a minimum or trip charge can set most of the price, while breaking out and hauling can add more on top. A trench needs two side cuts, so a 30-foot plumbing trench is at least 60 feet of sawing before any crosscuts. Our written estimate lists what your job includes and what it costs.
Does the price of concrete cutting include hauling the concrete away?
Not always, because sawing and removal are separate jobs, and some cutters cut the lines and leave the panels in place. Breaking, lifting, hauling and disposal can cost more than the sawing itself, so ask about them before you compare quotes. Ours says in writing which of those it covers, along with slurry cleanup.
What happens if my concrete slab has cables in it?
The cut waits until the cables are located, because post-tension cables are steel strands stretched tight inside some slabs, and they can snap when cut, throw pieces hard enough to hurt someone and possibly weaken the structure. Finding them can take building drawings, a ground-penetrating radar scan and an engineer's input before work starts. Radar reads the slab from one side and doesn't expose anyone to radiation, unlike X-ray methods, which need both sides.
What license covers concrete cutting in California?
California's contractor licensing board lists a concrete related services contractor class that covers concrete sawing, breaking and coring work. Since a cut can run from a garage floor to a load-bearing wall, it's worth asking any cutter which license they hold before work starts.
How do I get ready for concrete cutting at my house?
Start with water and power, because the concrete sawing trade's own flat sawing specification expects the owner to provide them for the cutter. Ask which hookups your job needs before the crew arrives, and have any building drawings handy if the slab might hold cables. Moving cars, planters and furniture back from the cut line keeps them clear of the slurry.
What is the best way to cut concrete inside a house or garage?
Start by asking what powers the saw, because gasoline-powered saws create a carbon monoxide hazard indoors, and OSHA has documented a basement job where workers using one died from carbon monoxide poisoning. An indoor cut also needs a plan for the water and slurry. We'll talk through both for your space at the estimate.
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Plan your concrete cut before work starts
Please call or send the form with the location, rough length and surface of the cut, plus any building drawings you have, so I can come out ready to tell you which saw it needs.