Concrete cutting in Pelham AL - clean, straight lines right where you need them
Need a slab trenched, a wall opened or a damaged section cut out? We saw clean, straight lines so the next step goes smoothly.
Slab and trench cuts
Straight saw cuts in driveways, patios and floors for new lines.
Wall openings
We cut openings for doors and windows in concrete walls.
Core drilled holes
Round holes for pipe, drain and conduit lines through concrete.
Hauling the pieces out
When your quote includes it, we remove the cut sections too.
How does concrete cutting work, and what moves the price?
Concrete cutting in Pelham is sawing or drilling clean openings in a slab or concrete wall, like a trench for a drain line, a doorway in a basement wall or one cracked driveway panel cut free, so the next part of your project can start.
We match the tool to the surface. A flat saw rides across a slab, a wall saw clamps to a wall, and a core drill bores round holes. Most of this sawing runs wet, which keeps the dust down but turns the cuttings into a gray, soupy slurry that we vacuum up or contain so it doesn't spread across your floor or yard.
Price mostly follows how thick the concrete is, whether steel runs through it, whether we're cutting a floor or a wall and whether we haul the pieces away. The schedule turns on what has to happen before the saw starts, like scanning, picking the right saw for an indoor cut or a permit check, and the written quote from your estimate lays out both.
- Clean, straight cuts where you marked them
- A quote that says if removal's included
- Steel and cables checked before the saw
- Slurry contained and the site cleaned up
How do you know your slab or wall needs cutting?
Cutting usually comes up when something new has to go through concrete, or when one bad section has to come out without wrecking the rest.
A new drain or water line
Your plumber needs a trench across the garage or basement floor, and we saw straight lines so the patch afterward has clean edges to meet.
One cracked or sunken panel
A panel of your driveway or patio has cracked or sunk, and cutting it out lets you replace that piece, not the whole slab.
A doorway in a concrete wall
You want a door, window or passage through a basement wall, which takes a wall saw and a look at what's inside it first.
Pipe or conduit through a slab
A new pipe, drain or electrical line has to pass through a floor or wall, and a round core-drilled hole is the clean way through.
Water pooling against the house
A slab section tilting toward your house holds water there, and cutting it out is the first step to repouring it with the right slope.
Adding onto an existing slab
A wider driveway, a new walkway or an addition usually starts with a straight cut so new concrete meets old at a clean edge.
Get an estimate for your cut
Note where the cut goes, its rough length and if you want removal. We reply within one business day to book your free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
What I look at before any concrete cutting
Before I recommend a saw or write a quote, I look at the concrete itself, what might be inside it and where the pieces will go.
Thickness and surface
Thickness and whether it's a floor or a wall decide the saw, and tight corners or small openings call for a hand saw.
Steel or cables inside
Rebar, the steel bars that strengthen a slab, or tensioned cables can sit in the cut's path, so we sort out drawings and scanning before booking.
Indoor cuts and the saw
For a basement or garage cut, I settle what powers the saw before we book, since a gas-powered saw indoors can build up carbon monoxide.
How a concrete cutting job runs
We plan the cut around your project, so your plumber, electrician or our own crew can pick up from there, and you know what comes next at each step.
Call or message
Call or use the form to tell us what the cut is for, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit.
I walk the job
I come out, look at the slab or wall with you, mark the cut lines together and answer your questions.
Your written quote
The quote lists each cut, the saw we'll use and whether hauling off the pieces is included, so nothing's left to guess.
Prep, then the date
Once you say yes, we handle any permit and scanning the job needs, then set the cutting date and keep you posted.
Cut and clean up
Our own crew makes the cuts, contains the slurry and cleans up, then we walk the finished work with you.
Why Pelham homeowners call us for concrete cutting
You can count on the cut going the way we said it would, because we plan it out before the saw starts and I'm glad to explain any part twice.
The owner writes your quote
I come out and write the estimate myself, so the person who quoted your cut is the one answering your questions.
Running jobs in order since 2017
Before starting Pelham Concrete in 2017, I spent years scheduling crews, trucks and inspections, so I plan cuts around what comes next.
Fully licensed and insured
Ask to see the paperwork when I come out, and our own crew makes every cut rather than a crew we hire in.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
We go over the finished cuts with you before we pack up. To get started, call (205) 651-8545 or send us the estimate form.
Concrete cutting in Pelham and what comes first
In Pelham, the city's Building Department issues the permit to alter, repair or tear out part of a building, or to replace plumbing, electrical, gas or mechanical systems, and it inspects that work. A cut is often part of that kind of job, so if it isn't clear whether yours needs a permit, we check with the department before we start and handle the paperwork.
We're based in Pelham and work across the Birmingham area, where the cuts we're called for are usually garage and basement floors opened for plumbing, damaged driveway panels cut out for replacement and patio edges squared up for an addition. We do the same work in Helena and Alabaster, and if your city isn't listed, call and ask.
Planning a cut in Pelham and not sure where to start?
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How much does concrete cutting cost in Pelham?
Saw cutting an accessible 4- to 6-inch concrete slab usually costs about $4 to $10 per linear foot across the US, and that's the going rate, not our quote. Round holes for pipe are core drilled and priced apart from saw cuts, and on a small job the minimum charge can make up more of the bill than the footage. Your written quote gives your own number.
Does a concrete cutting company also remove the concrete?
Not always, because sawing and removal are separate jobs, and some cutters only saw the lines and leave the panels in place. When you compare quotes, check whether each one covers hauling out the pieces. Ours says plainly which it is, and if you're replacing the slab, we can also quote a new concrete driveway or concrete patio.
Who can get a building permit for concrete work in Pelham?
In Pelham, a permit applicant has to be a contractor licensed to do business in the city or an owner acting as their own contractor and supervising the work. The city also requires the general contractor and every subcontractor on a job to hold a current City of Pelham Business License, so it's fair to ask about it before you hire.
How do I know if I need an 811 locate before cutting concrete in Alabama?
If the cut leads to digging, you need one, because Alabama 811 says a locate request is required by law before any excavation begins. It has to go in at least 2 full working days ahead and can go in up to 10 working days early, so we plan that wait into the date.
What is the best way to cut a concrete wall for a door?
A wall saw, one that clamps to the wall and runs along a track, is the usual tool for a doorway, and a wire saw handles very thick or heavily reinforced sections. We check what's inside the wall before we book and plan where the cut pieces will come down.
Can I cut out and replace just one cracked section of my driveway?
Usually, yes, when the rest of the driveway is sound, because a clean saw cut lets new concrete meet old at a straight edge. If the crack came from a soft or washed-out subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, we'd dig that out and pack it before the pour, since a new piece on a bad base tends to crack the same way.
Plan your concrete cut with Pelham Concrete
Booking your free estimate early leaves room for scanning, a permit check or the 811 wait before your plumber or builder needs the opening.