Concrete cutting in Delray Beach FL - clean openings right where you need them
Who does concrete cutting in Delray Beach?
Signature Delray Beach Concrete cuts and cores concrete for homes and properties in Delray Beach and the cities around it. I come out to see the job and write the estimate myself. Our crew brings the saw that fits the work, and I'm on site running the cut.
Most people call us because something has to go through concrete that's already there. That might be a new drain or plumbing line under a slab, an opening in a wall, round holes for pipe or conduit, or a section of old slab that has to come out before concrete driveway building or a new concrete patio.
Before I write anything, I ask where the cut goes and how thick the concrete is, because those two things decide the saw. A flat saw handles slabs, a wall saw rides a track on walls, a hand saw gets into tight spots, and a wire saw takes on thick, heavily reinforced sections. The same things drive most of your price and schedule, and your estimate spells them out in writing.
We're based in Delray Beach and work in many cities around it, across Palm Beach County and into north Broward. I care most about the parts you won't see later. When a cut is the first step of a bigger job, like a new slab, I'm already thinking about the base and the drainage under it.
What a clean cut takes
- Where the cut goes and how deep
- The right saw for slab or wall
- Core holes for pipe, drain or conduit
- A check of post-tensioned slabs first
- Water on the blade for dust
- Breaking and hauling, if you want it
What to weigh before booking concrete cutting
What shapes the cost
Thick or heavily reinforced concrete and wall cuts cost more than an easy slab cut. On a small job, bringing the crew and saw out can matter more than the length.
What the timing turns on
Most of the wait comes before the saw starts. We check a post-tensioned slab, line up water and power, and fit the cut around the rest of your project.
Sawing versus breaking
A saw leaves the concrete you're keeping with a clean, straight edge. I saw first even when the rest gets broken out, because a jackhammer alone can crack it.
Concrete cutting questions from Delray Beach
How much does concrete cutting cost in Delray Beach?
As a national guide, concrete saw cutting usually runs about $4 to $15 per linear foot, and that figure covers the sawing, not breaking up or hauling the pieces. The number for your job comes from where the cut is, how thick the concrete is and what's included. I put it in writing after I've seen it.
Does the price of concrete cutting include hauling the concrete away?
Not always. Sawing concrete and taking it away are separate jobs, and some cutters make the cuts and leave the panels where they sit. Breaking, hauling and disposal can cost more than the sawing itself, so ask what a quote covers. Our estimate says plainly whether the pieces stay or go.
Is it safe to cut or core drill a post-tensioned slab?
It can be, once the slab has been checked first. A post-tensioned slab has steel cables pulled tight inside it, and coring or drilling into one after it's built can damage those cables and lead to one failing. That's why we want the slab checked before any saw or drill touches it. One scanning firm advises a professional scan, because drawings and what you can see on the surface aren't enough on their own, so bring any structural drawings or post-tensioning records to the estimate.
Who handles building permits in Delray Beach?
The city's Building Division handles plan review, permits and inspections for construction work, and it's the place to ask whether your job needs a permit. Applications go through the city's online eServices portal. A contractor has to be registered with the city, with a current license on file, before submitting a permit, and Palm Beach County requires its contractors to be certified and insured, so it's fair to ask any cutter about both. We're licensed and insured, and when a job needs a permit, we handle the filing and the inspections. I'll tell you at the estimate if we need anything from you, like a survey or your parcel number.
How do I keep dust down when concrete is cut at my house?
Ask for the cut to be done wet, because water on the saw blade cuts the dust down substantially. We run water on the blade, and that leaves slurry, a gray mix of water and grit. We talk through where the slurry goes before we start so your site is clean when we leave.
How do I get ready for a concrete cutting job?
Have the cut's location and the concrete's thickness handy, and plan on water and power for the crew, since the industry's sawing specification puts the owner in charge of supplying both. If the job includes digging or demolition, Florida's 811 law requires notice at least 2 full business days ahead, so build that into the schedule. You can call (561) 279-6653 Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 10 PM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Concrete cutting near you
We're based in Delray Beach and cut concrete in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and many cities around them. Pick your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Other concrete work
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
Get a free estimate for concrete cutting
Note where the cut goes, how thick the concrete is and any post-tensioning records. We reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free, no-obligation written estimate.