Concrete cutting in Hawthorne CA - clean cuts that leave the rest of your slab whole
Who can cut concrete for a doorway, drain or trench in Hawthorne?
Liberty Hawthorne Concrete does concrete cutting in Hawthorne and the cities around it, sawing clean lines and openings in driveways, patios, floors and walls. You get the doorway, drain opening or trench you need without breaking out more concrete than the job calls for.
Most calls start with something new going in where concrete already is, like a doorway into an added room, a floor drain, or a plumbing line that has to cross a slab. If your driveway or patio is past saving and needs replacing rather than trimming, our concrete driveway building and concrete patio construction work covers that instead.
We find out first whether your cut is in a slab or a wall, because that decides the saw. A flat saw, a walk-behind saw that rolls along the surface, handles floors, driveways, sidewalks and trench cuts, while a wall saw runs a diamond blade along a track fixed to the wall where a floor saw can't work.
The price and the start date mostly turn on how much there is to cut, where it sits and what might be buried in it. I come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself, and you get it in writing with what's included and what isn't, so you can go over it line by line.
What the cut takes
- Measuring the cut's length and depth
- Cut lines marked and approved
- Checking for buried lines first
- Clear access for the saw
- Protecting nearby surfaces and rooms
- Removing the cut panels, if quoted
What to weigh before booking concrete cutting
What shapes the cost
The length and depth of the cut set most of the price, work indoors adds setup for water, dust and barriers, and hauling the pieces away is priced as its own job.
What the timing depends on
We can set a date once your cut lines are marked and approved and any scan for buried lines is done, so the sooner those are settled, the sooner we cut.
Wet cutting over dry
Most slab and wall sawing runs wet, and I prefer it, because water cools the blade and holds down dust, though the slurry it makes has to be vacuumed or contained.
Concrete cutting questions from Hawthorne
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Hawthorne?
Across the US, professional slab saw cutting usually runs about $4 to $15 per linear foot, and that covers the sawing, not breaking out or hauling the pieces. On a short doorway cut, drain opening or plumbing trench, a minimum charge can outweigh the per-foot rate, so it's worth asking about that first. Call (424) 307-8166 and I'll come measure your cut.
How much can a contractor ask for up front in California?
On a home improvement job, the state contractors board limits the down payment to $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. Any other payments have to be clearly listed in the contract and tied to work already done or materials already delivered to your home, which is worth checking before you sign for a cut.
How do I know if my slab needs scanning before cutting?
It depends on how the slab was built and where the cut goes, and it matters most if the slab may hold post-tension cables, which are steel cables pulled tight inside it, or electrical conduit, plumbing or other lines. A radar scan shows that something is there and how deep it sits, but not whether a conduit carries wiring, water or gas, so ask how the crew will identify a line before cutting near it. If you suspect anything is buried, plan the scan as its own step before the cut.
Does the price of concrete cutting include hauling the concrete away?
Not always, because sawing concrete and removing it are separate jobs, and a cutter may make the cuts and leave the panels where they lie. Our quote says plainly whether hauling the cut pieces away is included, so you know ahead of time whether you'll have an open hole or cut panels still sitting in place.
How do I get ready for a concrete cutting job at my house?
Mark where you want the cut and anything you know is buried there, because I'll ask you for both before we set a date. The cutting trade's own flat sawing guidelines put it on the owner to have the cut area reviewed, approved and clearly marked, including the location and type of anything embedded on or near the lines. Moving cars, furniture or stored things away from the spot helps the crew set up.
Is concrete cutting licensed contractor work in California?
Yes, the state contractor licensing board lists concrete sawing, breaking and coring within its concrete related services classification. We're fully licensed and insured, and it's reasonable to ask any cutter you're considering about both before they bring a saw onto your property.
Concrete cutting near you
We're based in Hawthorne and cut concrete in Inglewood, Gardena and many other cities nearby, so pick your city below, or call if you don't see it 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
Ask for a free concrete cutting estimate
Tell us where the cut is, its length and whether it's indoors or in a wall. We reply within one business day to arrange your free, no-obligation on-site estimate.