Taking out a driveway section
A cracked or sunken section can be cut out along straight lines so the rest of the slab stays put. Then the new piece has a clean edge to meet.
Concrete cutting in Woodland CA - clean, straight cuts where you need them
Need a section of driveway taken out or a doorway through a foundation wall? We cut straight, clean lines and keep the mess contained.
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What goes into a concrete cut at your house
Concrete cutting in Woodland means using a diamond-blade saw to cut a slab, driveway, sidewalk or foundation wall along a marked line, so a section comes out cleanly or a doorway or window goes in without breaking up the concrete around it.
Most calls start with a section of driveway or patio that has to come out, or a doorway someone wants through a foundation wall. The price moves with the surface, how thick it is, any steel inside, how long the cut runs and whether it's a wall or a flat slab. The schedule turns on scanning, getting any lines at the cut shut off and, for some jobs, a city permit. I come out, measure it and put your price in writing.
We think the cut through first
I'd rather spend extra time working out a tricky detail before the saw starts than leave you guessing later, so expect a lot of questions from me on the first visit.
Licensed for this kind of work
California's licensing board treats concrete sawing as its own kind of concrete work, so ask any crew about it. We're licensed and fully insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
The jobs other crews pass on
We've been in business since 2013, and a cut through a foundation wall or a slab on an awkward lot is exactly the kind of puzzle I enjoy working out.
How we make a clean cut
I start by walking the job with you and marking the line. Wherever there could be rebar, the steel that strengthens a slab, or pipes and conduit inside, we ask for a scan, because the saw shouldn't be the thing that finds them. Next we set up the saw that suits the surface, and it runs with water feeding the blade, which California's worker safety rules call for on walk-behind saws to keep the dust down. That water leaves a gray slurry, so we keep it contained and away from the drains, since Woodland's stormwater rules require even projects under one acre to keep runoff out of the city's storm system. Once the cut is done, we break out the section, haul it away and leave a clean edge for whatever comes next.
A cut is often the first half of a bigger job. When an old section comes out to make room for a wider or new slab, we can pour the replacement as part of our concrete driveway building work. The same goes for concrete patio construction when a worn patio has to go first.
Common reasons to cut concrete around Woodland
Doorways and windows in walls
Opening a foundation wall for a door or window takes straight, controlled cuts that set the rough opening, so I ask what's inside and on the far side before we mark it.
Cuts at a sidewalk or curb
Cutting in the public right-of-way, including sidewalks, curbs and driveways there, needs a Woodland encroachment permit. That's a contract with the city that takes a work plan and one to three weeks of review.
Jobs in nearby cities
We're based in Woodland and work in the cities around it, from Davis and Winters to Roseville and Elk Grove. If your city isn't named on the site, ask us anyway.
Get a free on-site estimate for your cut
Send the surface, the rough length of the cut and whether it touches a sidewalk or curb. We reply within one business day, and I come out to look and put the price in writing, with no obligation.
Tell us the surface
Say whether it's a driveway, patio, floor or wall, and roughly how thick it is if you know, because that tells me which saw fits and what to check when I come out.
A rough length is enough
Pace it off or guess in feet, and mention it if the cut touches a sidewalk or curb, so I can flag the city permit step before we talk about dates.
The price in writing
I look at the job in person and write the estimate myself, so you know what the cut includes and what happens to the broken-out concrete before you decide anything.
Concrete cutting and new slab examples
Illustrative examples of saw-cut edges, wall openings and new driveway and patio slabs, to help you picture the cut and what comes after it.
Concrete cutting questions from Woodland homeowners
Straight answers to the questions people ask before a saw touches their driveway, patio or foundation wall.
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot?
Professional concrete saw cutting across the US usually costs about $4 to $25 per linear foot, and that's the national range, not our price. On a small job, minimum charges or the cost of getting the saw there can outweigh the footage. Wall cuts and thick or reinforced slabs cost more per foot than an open 4- to 6-inch slab.
Do I need a permit to cut concrete in Woodland?
It can take one, since Woodland's Building Division requires a building permit when a building or structure is altered, removed or demolished, with some exceptions. For a wall or slab opening, the division's staff at 530-661-5820 can tell you whether yours needs one. Sidewalk and curb cuts need the encroachment permit above. When a permit is needed, we handle the application and schedule the inspections.
What saw is used to cut a doorway in a foundation wall?
A wall saw is the standard tool for a foundation wall opening. It rides on a track fixed to the wall, so it makes the straight, controlled cuts that set the rough opening. Slabs, floors and driveways get a walk-behind saw with a large diamond blade instead, so the surface you need cut decides the method.
Who shuts off utility lines before concrete is cut?
The property owner is responsible for shutting off services to any utility lines at the cut, under the industry's specification for flat sawing. I'll go over where your water, gas and power run on the first visit, so we both know what's near the line before the blade goes in.
What hours can contractors cut concrete in Woodland?
Woodland lists construction hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Work outside those hours needs approval from the city's Building Official, so we schedule the saw work inside that window.
Send us the cut you need made
Call (530) 309-0224 or use the form, so we can sort out any scan or city permit step before a saw comes out.