Concrete cutting in Chino CA - clean, straight cuts that miss what's in the slab
Need a doorway, drain or trench opened up in existing concrete? We scan first, cut wet and leave clean, straight edges.
Can you cut through concrete that's already there?
Concrete cutting is how we open up a slab or wall you already have in Chino, sawing straight lines for a doorway or a plumbing trench, or drilling round holes for pipes, drains and conduit, without tearing the whole thing out.
It usually starts with some other project. You're adding a bathroom and the drain has to go through the garage slab, you want a door where there's a concrete wall, or a sunken panel in the driveway has to come out before anything new goes in. Sometimes the honest answer is a smaller cut than the one you had in mind, and I'll tell you if it is.
The price moves with how thick the concrete is, whether there's steel in it, how long the cut runs and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule mostly turns on getting the area scanned and on anything the city needs first, and the written estimate puts your own figure on all of it.
- Straight saw cuts through slabs and walls for new doorways and openings.
- Round core holes drilled through concrete for pipes, drains and electrical conduit.
- Plumbing trenches cut through a house or garage slab for new drain lines.
What happens after you call us about cutting concrete in Chino?
Cutting goes quickly once the plan is right, so most of the thinking happens before the saw starts. Here's how a job runs with us, from your first call to a cleaned-up site.
Call or send the form
Call us or use the form and tell us whether the cut is in a slab or a wall, indoors or outside, and about how long it runs. That's enough for us to set a time for me to come out.
I come out and measure
I look at every job myself, measure the cut and talk through what's going into the opening, because that decides the saw and the size. Then you get a written estimate that lays out the work, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts.
We go over the plan
Before cut day we walk through where every line goes, what gets scanned and anything the city needs. That way nothing gets decided with the saw already running.
We cut and clean up
On cut day the crew and I stay on it until the cuts are done and the site's cleaned up. You're left with clean edges, ready for the plumber, the door frame or the new pour.
Concrete work up close, from fresh pours to clean cuts
These photos show the kind of concrete work this trade does, from slabs and walls to the finished edges. Look at the lines where pieces meet, because that's where good cutting and good prep show.
Concrete pool deck with large gray pavers surrounds a swimming pool beneath a covered patio with outdoor seating.
Curved concrete walkway with a light center and dark brown stamped borders beside brick entry and garden beds.
Stamped concrete patio with a tan patterned surface and wooden porch swing beside a brick house.
Rectangular swimming pool is surrounded by a broad concrete deck with lounge chairs, seating areas, and a landscaped stone edge.
Smooth gray concrete driveway leads from the street to an open garage at a brick-and-siding house.
Concrete patio beside a home features a tan finish, dining set under an umbrella, grill, and stepping stones through dark mulch.
Get a written estimate for your concrete cut
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation.
(909) 479-6302Common questions about cutting concrete in Chino
These are the questions we hear most from people in Chino about cutting into concrete they already have. The answers cover price, what a quote should include, licensing and getting your place ready.
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot?
Saw cutting an easy-to-reach slab 4 to 6 inches thick usually runs about $4 to $10 per linear foot across the US, so treat that as a national ballpark, not our price. On a short doorway cut, drain opening or plumbing trench, a contractor's minimum charge can outweigh the per-foot rate, so ask about the minimum before you multiply anything out. Your written estimate gives you the real number for your cut.
Does a concrete cutting quote include removing the concrete?
Not always, because sawing concrete and hauling it away are separate jobs, and some cutters make the cuts and leave the pieces right where they sit. When you compare quotes, ask each one whether breaking out and removing the panels is included, so you're comparing the same work. We spell it out on our estimate either way.
What license does a concrete cutting contractor need in California?
California's Contractors State License Board has a classification for concrete related services contractors, the ones who do concrete sawing, breaking and coring. It's worth asking any contractor what license they hold before you sign. We're licensed and insured.
How much can a contractor ask for up front on a home project in California?
Under California's rules, a contractor can't ask for a down payment of more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, on a home improvement project. Any other payments have to be listed clearly in the contract and tied to work completed or materials delivered.
How do I get ready for a concrete cutting crew?
Clear the area and plan on the crew needing water and power, because a trade specification for concrete sawing has the owner or hiring contractor supply both. The same specification has everyone agree before work starts on how the slurry, the gray mix of water and concrete dust the wet blade throws off, gets collected and disposed of, so we settle that when we go over the plan.
What is the best way to cut concrete indoors?
Indoors, the kind of saw matters, and electric, hydraulic or air-powered saws are options that keep engine exhaust out of the room. When an engine-powered saw is the right tool for an interior wall or slab, the trade specification has the owner or hiring contractor provide ventilation that meets OSHA standards. We'll talk through which saw fits when I look at the job.
Concrete cutting in Chino and the cities nearby
In Chino, the city's Development Services Department handles building permit requests, and if it's unclear whether your cut needs one, we ask them first. We're based in Chino and cut concrete across nearby cities like Chino Hills and Ontario.