Concrete cutting in Woodburn OR - clean openings cut where you need them
Need a doorway, a drain line or a broken section of slab cut out? We cut it straight and keep the dust and runoff contained.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What does it take to cut through concrete you already have?
Concrete cutting in Woodburn means sawing straight lines through a slab or wall, or drilling round holes through it, so a new door, drain, pipe or conduit can pass through concrete that's already in place.
Most people call us because something new has to go where concrete already is, like a basement door, a drain line under the garage floor or a cracked driveway panel that needs to come out clean. The price mostly turns on what we're cutting and how much of it, so a thick slab with steel in it or a cut through a wall runs more than a plain slab we can roll a saw onto. The schedule usually depends less on the cutting than on what has to happen first, like a permit or a scan for hidden steel and lines. My written estimate spells out the saw, the steps and the price for your job.
How we handle concrete cutting
Before we cut a structural slab or wall, I talk with you about scanning it first, because rebar, the steel that holds a slab together, can sit right where the blade wants to go, along with pipes, conduit and, in some slabs, steel cables pulled tight inside. A scan adds a step before the cutting starts, so it's better to raise it early than on the day of the cut. Then we match the saw to the surface and I explain how we'll keep the dust and the wet runoff contained, so you know what the work area will look like. We're insured, but the better protection is knowing what's inside the concrete before the blade touches it.
Cutting often comes right before a pour. We cut a broken panel out cleanly so concrete driveway building can tie new concrete into the old, or cut back a slab edge so a new door or step lines up before concrete patio construction. With one crew doing both, the cut lands where the pour needs it.
Flat saw for slabs on the ground
This is the walk-behind saw we use on driveways, patios and garage floors. It's the usual pick for cutting out a section or opening a straight line for a drain.
Wall saw for door and window openings
It runs on a track fastened to the wall, so the cut stays straight and square. That suits a new doorway or window in a basement or foundation wall.
Hand saw for tight spots
When the cut is in a corner, tight against a wall or somewhere a bigger saw can't fit, a hand saw gets in. It's slower, so we save it for the places that need it.
Wire saw for thick or heavily reinforced concrete
A wire loop cuts through sections too thick or too full of steel for a blade to handle well. Most homes never need one, but some older or heavier walls do.
Core drill for round holes
Pipes, drains and conduit usually go through a drilled round hole instead of a saw cut. Core holes are usually priced apart from straight cuts, so your estimate may list them on their own line.
If a door, window or drain opening is part of a bigger project, call before the rest gets booked, since a permit or a scan can add a step.
What happens after you call about concrete cutting?
Here's how a cutting job runs with us, from the first call to the cleanup, and who you'll deal with at each step. I handle the site visit and the estimate myself.
Call or send the form
Call (971) 772-3554 or use the form and tell us roughly what you want cut. We set a time for me to come out and see it.
I look and write it up
I look at the slab or wall, ask how you'll use the opening and what's going through it, then put the plan in plain words in a written estimate. You'll see the saw we'll use, whether a scan makes sense, how we'll handle the runoff and what each part costs.
Settle permits and the date
Before anything goes on the calendar, we sort out permits, timing and anything you'll need to work around at home or at your business. If the city has to review it, a first round of residential plan review in Woodburn takes about 10 to 15 business days, so we plan the cutting date around that wait.
Cut, clean up, walk through
Our crew lead runs the work on site, with the dust and wet runoff kept contained the way the estimate laid out. When we're done, I walk you through the finished cut and how to care for any new concrete that goes with it.
Get a written plan and price for your cut
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come look at the concrete. The estimate is free and done on site, with no pressure and no obligation to book.
(971) 772-3554Concrete cutting permits in Woodburn
In Woodburn, the city's Building Division issues structural permits, and if your cut comes with plumbing or electrical work, those permits and inspections go to Marion County instead. The city also says Planning and Public Works may need to review a project even when it needs no building permit. For a cut that isn't a new door or window opening, I don't guess, so we ask the Building Division before we set a date. We're based in Woodburn and work across the cities around it, and wherever the job is, we go over which office handles your permits and who'll apply, and when it makes sense we file the paperwork as part of the job.
Around Woodburn, a lot of our cutting is in garage floors, older driveways and patio slabs, and a drain line through a slab usually means digging underneath it. When it does, the state says to call 811 at least two business days before digging starts, and we build that into the plan. We get the same kinds of calls on jobs in Canby and Salem.
Concrete cutting questions from Woodburn homeowners
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot?
Concrete slab saw cutting across the US usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot, and that's the going rate in the market, not our quote. Reinforced or deeper slabs come in higher per foot than a plain slab that's easy to reach, and wall sawing often costs more again. On a small job, a minimum or mobilization charge, the cost of getting the crew and saw there, can set the price more than the per-foot rate does.
Do I need a permit to cut a new door or window opening in Woodburn?
Yes, the city lists cutting or widening a window or door opening among its examples of work that needs a building permit. That's a change to the structure, so we plan the permit before we plan the cut, and the review wait comes first on the calendar.
Does a concrete cutting contractor need an Oregon license?
Usually yes, because the state's Construction Contractors Board says anyone paid for construction work on real property generally has to be licensed, and concrete is on its list of work that needs one. We're licensed, so that part's covered when you hire us.
What is the best way to control dust and water when cutting concrete?
Most flat, wall and wire sawing runs wet, because water cools the blade and turns the cuttings into a slurry that keeps the dust down. That slurry runs off, so it has to be vacuumed up or contained, and whoever you hire should tell you how they'll do that before they start.
How do I get ready for a concrete cutting estimate in Woodburn?
Have three things in mind: which surface needs cutting, roughly how long the cut is, and any door, window or pipe opening you're planning. Photos help, but I'll still come look, because the thickness of the concrete and what's around the cut decide the saw.
Who is responsible for getting the permit for concrete cutting in Oregon?
The state says the person doing the work, whether that's you or your contractor, is responsible for getting all the permits it needs. That's why I bring it up at the estimate instead of leaving it for the week of the cut.
Related concrete work we do around Woodburn
If a cut takes out a broken or sunken stretch of driveway, we can pour the replacement on a packed base, with joints cut where cracks should go.
When a wall or slab gets cut for a new back door, a new patio can finish the outside and meet the concrete that stays, so the step out reads as one.
Plan your concrete cut before you build
Call (971) 772-3554 or send the form, because a cut can't be undone and it's easier to get it right before the rest of your project is built around it.