Concrete cutting in Downey CA - clean, straight lines right where you need them
Need a slab opened up for a walk, a drain or a repair? We cut a clean, straight edge after checking what's inside the concrete.
What concrete cutting does for your house
Concrete cutting in Downey is mostly saw work. We run a saw through the slab along a marked line, so a section comes out with a straight, clean edge instead of a ragged break. You usually need it when part of a driveway has cracked or sunk, when you're widening a concrete driveway, when a new concrete patio has to meet an old slab, or when a drain line has to run under it.
I start by asking what the cut is really for, because sometimes a different kind of cut does the job better. The price moves with the slab's thickness, how many feet we cut, whether there's rebar, the steel bars set inside, and whether the cut pieces get hauled away. The schedule turns mostly on the scan and, on some jobs, a permit or an engineer's sign-off. The written estimate shows what's included.
We're based in Downey and work in the cities around it, across southeast Los Angeles County and into north Orange County. Most of what we cut is at lived-in homes, so we plan around your cars, your yard and a family still coming and going, from the first day to the last.
Concrete cutting with clean edges
A good saw cut leaves a straight edge the new concrete can butt right up against, so the repair looks planned instead of patched.
- I measure, write the estimate and stay on site while we cut
- We're licensed and insured
- In business since 2017, cutting and pouring concrete
- Slab scanned for rebar, cables and conduit before cutting
How a cutting job runs with us
Call or send the form
Call (562) 414-1029 or send the form with where the cut is and what it's for, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I look and measure
I come out, measure the slab and the cut lines, check what's around them and write an estimate that spells out the work and what's included.
We cut and clean up
Once you say yes, we sort out any permit the job needs, mark the lines, make the cuts and leave the area clean before we go.
Tell us about your cutting and concrete job
Send where the cut goes and any structural drawings or post-tension records. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Concrete cutting questions we hear
Which concrete cutting method fits my project in Downey?
A saw cut fits when you need a straight, controlled edge, drilling fits a single round opening, and breaking fits rough demolition. California's licensing rules group sawing, coring and breaking under one concrete-related services class. I'll tell you which one your job really needs when I come out.
Is the dust from cutting concrete a health risk?
Yes. The fine silica dust a saw throws off concrete is a known cause of cancer and can cause silicosis, a lung disease with no cure that's often fatal. Water on the blade greatly reduces that dust, so we cut wet, and it's fair to ask any crew you're comparing whether they do too.
Can you cut a post-tension slab without hitting the cables?
We can, but not until the tendons, the steel cables pulled tight inside the slab, are found and an engineer approves the cut. One slab safety guide advises hiring a scanning contractor to find them and a qualified engineer to approve the opening. If you have post-tensioning records or structural drawings, have them ready for the estimate.
How much does concrete cutting cost per linear foot?
Across the US, professional concrete cutting usually costs about $3 to $10 per linear foot. Some companies quote only the saw work and list concrete removal separately, so ask what a per-foot rate includes before you compare. Our written estimate shows everything that's in it.
Who issues permits for concrete work at a Downey house?
Downey's Building counter at City Hall issues permits for alterations or repairs to an existing building, and its list names remodels and hardscapes but not concrete cutting, so that's the office to ask. Before work starts, we look up which office covers your address, and when your job needs a permit, we pull it as the licensed contractor.
What permit covers cutting a Downey sidewalk or driveway approach?
A sidewalk or driveway approach in the public right-of-way, the strip along the street, needs the city's Drive Approach, Sidewalk, Ramps, Curb and Gutter Permit, and the contractor needs a Class A or C-8 license, a city business license and approved insurance. A dumpster set in the street needs a separate encroachment permit.
Other concrete work we do
- 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 from Quickset Downey Concrete Company
If there's digging after the cut, tell us where lines to a spa or BBQ run. Utility marks usually stop at the meters, so I'll look on site.
