Taking out a damaged section
When one corner of a driveway or patio has sunk or cracked through, we cut around it and lift it out, so the good concrete next to it stays in place for the new pour.
Concrete cutting in Carlsbad CA - clean cuts that leave the rest of the slab sound
Need a section of slab out, or an opening for a drain or doorway? We cut it clean so the concrete around it stays whole.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What concrete cutting does for your slab
Concrete cutting in Carlsbad uses a diamond blade to make a clean, straight cut through a driveway, patio, floor or wall. That lets you take out one section or open a hole without breaking up the concrete around it, usually with less dust and debris than a breaker.
Most calls start with one bad spot, like a sinking corner of the driveway, a cracked strip of patio or a floor that has to open for a drain line. The price moves with how long and how deep the cut runs, how much steel is inside, whether the surface lies flat or stands up, and how easily we can get a saw to it. The schedule mostly turns on the scan and on whether the city needs a permit first, and I'll put our number in a written estimate once I've seen the concrete.
We're licensed and insured, and in California the state licensing board lists concrete sawing and coring under its concrete related services classification.
The job explained before it's priced
I walk the concrete with you and tell you what the cut involves and what could change once the blade is in, so you know what you're paying for before you agree to anything.
The owner on site, our own crew
I come out to look at the job and write the estimate, then our own crew does the cutting while I run it on site, so the person you talked to is there.
An extra hour of planning
A cut in concrete can't be put back, so I'd rather spend more time marking lines and checking what's underneath than rush the saw and cut somewhere you didn't want.
How we scan, mark and cut your concrete
Before we cut, we scan the slab to see where the steel and any lines run, because hitting the wrong thing with a saw is dangerous for the crew and for your house. Then we mark the cut on the concrete and walk it with you, so the line is where you want it before the saw starts.
We match the saw to the surface. Flatwork is the flat concrete you walk and drive on, so floors, driveways and patios get a walk-behind slab saw, a wheeled machine that tracks across the slab in a straight line. Anything standing, like a wall, gets a wall saw that runs on a track fixed to the wall itself.
A lot of our cutting comes right before new concrete goes in, like sawing out a sunken strip at the garage end ahead of concrete driveway building, or opening a slab for a drain line before concrete patio construction. Cutting out just the bad part keeps the rest of the slab you already paid for.
Jobs where a clean cut makes sense
A trench for a drain or line
A narrow cut across a patio or garage floor lets a drain, pipe or line run underneath, and we patch the slab back once the work below is done.
A doorway in a concrete wall
A wall saw cuts openings in standing concrete while keeping noise and dust low, which matters when you're still living in the house while the work goes on.
A round hole for a pipe
Core drilling makes a neat, round hole through a floor or wall without marring the concrete around it, so a vent or pipe can pass through cleanly.
Get a written estimate for your cut
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the concrete and write you an estimate, free and with no obligation.
What the surface is
Tell us if it's a driveway, patio, floor or a standing wall, because the surface decides which saw we bring and how I plan the cut before I get there.
Roughly how long the cut is
A rough length, even paced off in steps, gives me a starting picture of the job, since the length of the cut is one of the biggest things behind the price.
Where it is on the property
Let us know if the cut is near the street, the sidewalk or the end of the driveway, because work close to the curb can bring in a separate city permit.
Examples of concrete cuts, slabs and finishes
These photos show sawn edges, core holes and finished slabs, so you can point to the look you want when we talk.
Questions about concrete cutting in Carlsbad
Here's what homeowners usually ask me before a cut, from price and permits to which saw fits the job.
How much does concrete cutting cost in Carlsbad?
Professional concrete cutting across the US usually costs about $3 to $10 per linear foot, which means each foot of cut length. Where your job lands in that range depends on the slab and the surface you're cutting, and I give you our own price in a written estimate after I see the concrete.
Do I need a permit to cut concrete in Carlsbad?
The city says building permits are generally required when you add new structures or physically change existing ones, and that most construction work in Carlsbad requires a permit. Even work that's exempt still has to meet building, state and city codes. When your job needs a permit, we file it, book the city inspections and keep you posted on each step.
Do I need a city permit to cut my sidewalk or the end of my driveway in Carlsbad?
If the cut is in the city's right-of-way, yes. The city requires a right-of-way permit for any work or stored materials on a public street, sidewalk, easement or similar public property it controls, and most right-of-way runs 10 feet back from the face of the curb. We check where your cut falls against that line.
Which concrete cutting method is right for my job?
The surface decides it. Slab sawing is the usual method for flat surfaces like floors and driveways, wall sawing is for standing concrete, and core drilling makes round holes in either one. Tell us what you're cutting, how it sits and what the opening is for when you call, and I can plan the right saw before I come out.
How do you know what's inside a concrete slab before cutting it?
You find out with a scan before the saw starts. One contractor's guide warns that cutting a tensioned steel strand in a slab releases its stored energy at once, which can shatter concrete, hurt someone and lower the load the structure can carry. The same guide names ground penetrating radar as a non-destructive way to map steel and lines, so ask any contractor whether they scan first.
Is cutting concrete better than breaking it up?
Cutting is usually the cleaner way to take concrete out. A British trade association says diamond cutting can keep the structure sound with less down time, noise, dust and debris than conventional removal, and that it works in tight spaces and on heavy reinforced concrete. It also says those advantages vary by project, so I'll tell you how they apply to yours.
Related concrete work after the cut
Call about the concrete you want cut
We take calls every day of the week and into the evening, so call (442) 216-7701 while you're standing next to the slab.