Concrete cutting in Manhattan Beach CA - straight cuts and a site left clean
When part of a slab or wall has to go, we cut it straight, keep the mess contained and leave you a clean edge.
What concrete cutting involves at your houseexplained before any work starts
Concrete cutting in Manhattan Beach usually comes up when part of a slab has to go. A diamond-blade saw makes a straight, controlled cut through a driveway, patio, floor or wall, often ahead of other work like a new concrete driveway or concrete patio construction.
Before the saw comes out, I talk with you about what might be hidden inside your slab and whether it should be scanned first. One company that scans slabs warns that post-tension cables, steel cables pulled tight inside some slabs, hold stored force, and cutting one can damage the structure or release that force near the crew.
The price moves with the length of the cut, how thick the concrete is, how much rebar, the steel bars that reinforce it, runs through it, and whether we're cutting a floor or a wall. The schedule turns on scanning, any permit, and having water and power ready, and your written estimate spells out what's included.
You can count on me to tell you what to expect before we start, so please call (424) 452-9329 with any questions.
Concrete cutting for slabs and walls
The surface decides the saw, so we match the cutting method to what we're working on, from a driveway or garage floor to a foundation wall.
Flat sawing
A walk-behind saw cuts level surfaces like driveways, patios and floors, and it's the most common way to cut concrete. We use it to remove a section or straighten an edge.
Wall sawing
A saw that runs on a track mounted to the wall is the standard way to cut a doorway or window opening in a foundation wall, so the edges come out straight.
Wire sawing
On a very thick or heavily reinforced wall, a wire saw may be brought in instead of the wall saw or alongside it, pulling a diamond wire through the concrete.
Why homeowners choose Manhattan Beach Concretefor cutting and slab work
I come out myself, explain what concrete normally does, and give you the plan in writing, so you know what to expect from the first visit to the last cleanup.
The owner at your estimate
I come out to look at the job and give the estimate myself, and I stay involved until the work is finished instead of handing you off.
Careful habits since 2020
I learned concrete under a strict old-school boss who had me reset forms until they were straight, and I started this business in 2020 with that habit intact.
Prep finished before work begins
I want every bit of prep done before we start, because concrete doesn't forgive a rushed job, and a cut in the wrong place can't be put back.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, which matters on a job where a heavy saw is running a few feet from your house and your neighbor's.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Your satisfaction, guaranteed. When you're ready to talk about your cut, please call (424) 452-9329 or send us the form below, and thank you for considering us.
A free estimate in Manhattan Beachfrom the owner, in writing
Please tell us the surface, the rough length of the cut and whether you have building drawings, and we'll reply within one business day. Estimates are free, done on site with no obligation, and you get yours in writing.
From your call to cleanupone plain step at a time
You'll know what's included before we start, because your estimate is written down and I'm the one who walks you through it.
You call or send the form
Tell us by phone or through the form what needs cutting and where, and whether you have any drawings of the house or slab.
I look at the job
I come out and listen to what you need before I take a single measurement, and then you get a written estimate that says what's included.
Permits and prep
Once you say yes, we take care of the permit side, mark the cut lines with you and settle water, power and cleanup, then set a date that suits the site.
We make the cuts
We cut within the city's usual construction hours, weekdays 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, since the city bars work on Sundays and city holidays.
Cleanup and walkthrough
We clear the work area the way we agreed, and I walk the finished cuts with you before we pack up, so you can see every line.
Concrete cutting questions
How much does concrete cutting cost per linear foot?
Professional concrete cutting across the US usually costs about $3 to $10 per linear foot. Thicker concrete, more steel inside and wall work tend to push a job higher, so your written estimate is where you'll see our price for your own cut.
What is the best way to cut a concrete floor versus a wall?
A floor or driveway is usually flat sawed with a walk-behind saw, and a doorway or window opening in a wall is cut with a track-mounted wall saw. Because the surface decides the method, we settle which saw your job needs at the estimate.
Is concrete cutting done wet or dry, and how is cleanup handled?
Most concrete cutting is done wet, because water keeps the dust down, but it leaves runoff that has to be vacuumed up or contained. Dry cutting relies on a vacuum to catch the dust instead, so please ask which your crew plans, especially indoors or near a storm drain.
Do I need a permit to cut concrete in Manhattan Beach?
It can, because the city requires permits for any construction, repair, remodel, alteration or demolition project, though its list names decks, sandblasting and most excavation rather than concrete cutting, so please check your job with the city's Building and Safety office. If the cut reaches the sidewalk, alley or street, permits may also be needed from Traffic Engineering or Public Works, and the city's non-utility excavation permit covers curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches. Where your job calls for a permit, we prepare and file it for our part and plan the start around its approval, and I bring up any sidewalk, curb or street work at the estimate.
What license covers concrete cutting in California?
California's D-6 Concrete-Related Services classification covers concrete sawing, breaking and coring. It's fair to ask whoever you hire which license they hold before they cut at your house.
How long should you wait to saw cut a new concrete slab?
Industry guidance says saw cuts in a new slab should typically be made within 4 to 12 hours after it's placed, depending on temperature and weather. These are control joints, grooves that give the slab a chosen place to crack, so if you're pouring new concrete, book the cutting for the same day.
Concrete cutting around Manhattan Beach
We're based in Manhattan Beach and cut concrete across the cities around it, including the ones listed here and others nearby. Choose your city below, or call (424) 452-9329 if yours isn't on the list.
Book your concrete cutting estimate in Manhattan Beachand know the plan first
Calling early about your concrete cutting leaves time to talk through scanning and any permit before the work, which matters most when a new pour needs its saw cuts the same day.