Concrete cutting in Lincoln CA - clean, straight cuts right where you want them
Need a doorway, a window or a trench through solid concrete? We mark the lines with you, then cut wet so you get a clean opening.
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Can you cut a clean opening in my concrete?
Concrete cutting in Lincoln, CA is how we make a precise cut through a slab or wall that's already there, such as a new doorway or window, a trench for a pipe or a section of driveway coming out, without breaking up the concrete around it. The cut itself is often the quick part, and the planning around it takes longer.
Most calls start with a change you're making. A plumber needs a trench through the garage floor, a remodel calls for a doorway, or a cracked section has to come out before new concrete goes in. The price moves with how thick the concrete is, how much steel rebar is buried in it, how long the cut runs and whether the pieces need breaking out and hauling away. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit is needed and whether digging follows the cut, and I'll give you your own figure in writing after I've walked the job with you.
How our concrete cutting jobs go
Before we cut, I walk the area with you, we mark the lines together and we talk through anything that might be buried in the slab or wall, like a water line, a drain, electrical conduit or steel. I learned on restaurant lines that the prep before service decides how the night goes, and cutting works the same way, because once the blade goes through, that cut can't be put back. Then our crew sets the saw on the marked line and cuts wet, with water running on the blade to keep the dust down, and breaks out the section so the opening is ready for whatever comes next.
A lot of our cutting is the first step of a bigger job. When a cracked or sunken section has to come out, we cut a clean edge so the new concrete has something solid to meet, whether that's concrete driveway building for a driveway that's past patching or concrete patio construction where an old slab is being widened or replaced.
Concrete cutting in Lincoln and the city's permit rules
The City of Lincoln requires a building permit whenever a structure is altered, repaired, removed or demolished, and its list names remodeling and demolition but not concrete cutting itself, so whether your cut needs one depends on what it's part of. That's why the answer can change from one job to the next, and the city's Building Division is the office to ask before anything starts. We check with the city or county office that covers your address before we cut, and when a permit is needed we take care of the paperwork and inspections with you.
A lot of the houses we cut into around here are newer builds sitting on slabs, so the usual calls are plumbing trenches through floors, openings for remodels and sections of driveway or patio coming out. We see the same kinds of slabs on jobs in Roseville and Rocklin, and the walk-through works the same way there.
Cuts, openings and trenches
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We respond within 1 business day, and I'll set a time to come out, walk the cut with you and put the estimate in writing. Quotes on site are free, and there's no obligation to hire us.
(916) 884-6595Concrete cutting questions from Lincoln homeowners
How much does concrete cutting cost in Lincoln, CA?
We price each cut after seeing it, because two cuts of the same length can cost very different amounts. A wall usually takes more setup than a slab, tight access slows the saw down, and every extra opening or hole adds time. I'll walk it with you and put the figure in writing.
What does the City of Lincoln require from a concrete contractor?
For work under a Lincoln permit, the contractor has to hold a current City of Lincoln business license, carry workers' compensation and be bonded. Any subcontractors also need city business licenses and must be bonded, so ask about all of it before you sign.
How long does a building permit take in Lincoln?
Simple work like a re-roof or a water heater usually gets a permit over the counter, while other projects go through a plan check that may take 2 to 6 weeks, depending on size and complexity. If your cut is part of a bigger remodel, plan for that wait before you set a start date.
How do I get ready for a concrete cutting crew?
Think about what might be inside or under the concrete, like water lines, drains or conduit, and bring any plans you have to the walk-through. A trade group's cutting spec puts approving the cut area, marking the lines and marking anything embedded near them on the owner or the hiring contractor, so we sort that out together. If the cut leads to digging, USA North 811 says to contact it at least 2 working days before you dig, not counting the day you call.
Is the dust from cutting concrete dangerous to breathe?
Yes, it can be, because concrete contains crystalline silica, a known cause of silicosis and lung cancer. Water on the blade cuts the dust down a lot, so ask any crew you're comparing whether they cut wet.
Can you core drill through a post-tensioned slab?
Not safely without scanning first, according to one scanning firm, which says every proposed hole spot needs real-time scanning before coring, the drilling that bores round holes. If your house sits on a post-tensioned slab, tell me at the walk-through and we'll talk about how each spot gets scanned before anyone drills.
Plan your concrete cut in Lincoln
Have the cut's location, whether it's in a slab or a wall and the size of the opening ready when you call (916) 884-6595, and the first visit gets straight to the details.