Concrete cutting in Temple City CA - clean cuts planned around what's inside
Need a doorway, a pipe hole or a clean edge in existing concrete? We scan first and cut it with the dust kept down.
How do you cut a doorway or a pipe hole in existing concrete?
Concrete cutting in Temple City uses diamond saws and core bits to make an opening, a round hole for a pipe or a clean edge in concrete that's already in place, so you can change a slab or a wall without tearing it all out.
Most calls start with old concrete in the way of something new, like a drain line under a garage floor, a doorway through a concrete wall or a cracked stretch of driveway that has to come out cleanly.
The price moves with how thick the concrete is, how much steel is inside, how many feet of cut or how many holes you need, whether it's a wall or a slab, and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule turns on the scan, any engineer's drawing a wall opening needs and what your city or county office asks for, and the written estimate shows what your job's price includes.
- Straight saw cuts for openings, removals and clean edges in slabs, walks and walls.
- Round core holes through a slab or wall for a pipe, a conduit or an anchor.
- Work on driveways, patios, garage floors and walls, indoors or out, wherever the cut needs to go.
What happens after you call us about cutting concrete?
Here's how a cutting job runs with us, from the first call to the walk-through at the end. I handle the estimate and the cutting day myself, and our own small crew does the work.
Tell us about the cut
Call or send the form with where the cut goes and whether it's in a slab or a wall. If you already have an engineer's plans, have them handy.
I come out and measure
I look the job over myself, measure and take photos of the concrete and the area around it. You get a written estimate that spells out the work and what the price includes, so nothing comes as a surprise later.
We check the office, then cut
We find out which city or county office covers your address before we pick a start, and on the day I check the marks once more before the saw starts. Our own crew does the cutting, and I'm there running it.
Walk the finished job together
When we're done, I walk it with you so you can see each cut sits where we marked it. I'll go over what comes next, whether that's a pour, a pipe going through or a clean edge left as it is.
Photos of concrete slabs, edges, walls and the work behind them
These photos show the kind of concrete work the trade does, from slabs and walks to walls and clean cut edges. They're here to give you a picture of the work, not a record of one job.
Raised stone patio with black metal railing, outdoor seating, and a paved surface beside a house.
Broad gray concrete steps with embedded lights lead to a covered porch with a red door, bordered by flowering shrubs.
Concrete sidewalk with broad gray slabs and steps beside a brick house, garden bed, and lawn.
Decorative stamped concrete patio in a tan geometric pattern, viewed from above beside wooden steps and garden beds.
Fresh concrete driveway stretches across the foreground in front of a brick house with two white garage doors.
Small concrete patio with outdoor chairs and tables sits below a raised wooden deck beside a gray-sided house.
Get a written estimate for your concrete cut
Send the form or call (323) 471-6288, and we'll reply within one business day by phone or email. I come out for a free estimate with no obligation, so have the cut's location and any engineer's plans handy.
(323) 471-6288Questions Temple City homeowners ask about concrete cutting
These are the questions that come up most before a cut gets scheduled. If yours isn't here, ask me at the estimate and I'll tell you straight, or tell you who should answer it.
How much does concrete cutting cost in Temple City?
Professional concrete cutting across the US usually costs about $3 to $10 per linear foot, and that's a national range for the cutting, not our Temple City price. Your written estimate shows where your job lands and what the price includes.
What causes a concrete scan to miss rebar or cables?
Thick concrete, heavy steel and wet concrete all cut down how deep and how clearly a scan can see, and the depth it reports is an estimate. A dense top layer of rebar can also hide what sits below it, so I treat the scan as a strong guide and plan the cut around what it can't rule out.
How do I get my house ready for concrete cutting?
Mostly by clearing the area around the cut, having any engineer's plans on hand and making sure we can reach water and power. One trade group's sample specification puts water and electricity on the owner, so we'll sort out where we'll hook up when I come out to measure.
How does plan review work in Temple City for a new opening?
If your project goes through building plan review in Temple City, the Planning Division has to approve it first, and a plan check application has to be filed and paid before the plans go in through the city's online portal. General questions go to building@templecity.us or (626) 285-0488, and we help you put together what the office asks for.
What contractor license covers concrete cutting in California?
California's contractor license board lists a concrete related services class that covers concrete sawing and coring work. We're fully licensed and insured, and whoever you hire, it's fair to ask how they scan and how they keep the dust down.
Can you cut out a damaged section of my driveway or patio?
Yes, a saw cut gives a straight, clean edge, so a cracked or sunken section can come out while the rest of the slab stays. I'll tell you at the estimate whether the concrete left behind is worth keeping, and if a new pour follows, we can do that too.
Concrete cutting in Temple City and the cities around it
In Temple City, Building & Safety issues permits and inspections and decides whether your cut needs one, so we ask before setting a start. We also cut in nearby cities like Rosemead and Arcadia.