Concrete cutting in Federal Way WA - clean openings cut where you need them
Need a drain line through the slab or a doorway through a basement wall? We cut it straight, control the dust and clean up.
How do you cut through an existing concrete slab or wall?
Concrete cutting in Federal Way is how we open up existing concrete without tearing all of it out. We saw straight lines through slabs and walls and core drill round holes for pipes, drains and conduit.
Most calls start with something new that has to go through old concrete. It might be a plumbing line under a garage floor, a drain for a patio that holds water, or a cracked stretch that has to come out cleanly before we pour a new driveway. The price moves with how many feet we cut, how thick the concrete is, whether it's a floor or a wall, how many round holes you need and whether the pieces leave with us. The schedule turns on checking what's inside the slab and on any permit wait, and the estimate puts your own figure in writing.
I started this business in Federal Way in 2017. Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the state, and we're licensed and insured.
- Flat saws cut floors, driveways and patios, and track-mounted wall saws cut openings in walls.
- Hand saws reach tight corners, and wire saws handle thick or heavily reinforced sections of concrete.
- Core drills make round holes for pipes, drains and conduit, and they're usually priced apart from saw cuts.
What happens when you call us about cutting concrete?
You talk to me from the first look at the job through the cleanup, because I write the estimate and run the crew. Here's how it usually goes once you call or send the form.
Call or send a message
Tell us what has to go through the concrete and where. We set a time for me to come out and look.
I measure and write it up
I look at the concrete, ask what the cut or opening needs to do and mark out each line and hole. The estimate lists what's in the price and what isn't, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
We sort permits and schedule
Once you say go, we check which city or county office covers your address, handle any permit application and pick a cutting day around the wait. If new concrete follows, we set the pour day with you then too.
We cut and clean up
I'm on site running the crew while we cut, and we clean up as we go so the street and the neighbors aren't left with the mess. You end up with clean edges ready for whatever comes next.
Concrete work from the saw cut to the finished slab
These photos show the kinds of cutting, forming and finishing work that concrete jobs involve. They're examples of the trade, so bring your own questions about your job to the estimate.
Decorative gray stamped concrete patio with a broad landing and steps beside a brick house.
Covered concrete patio with wooden lounge furniture opens onto a landscaped lawn and trampoline.
Gray patterned concrete pool deck with patio dining set, blue umbrellas, and a curved swimming pool.
Large rectangular concrete driveway slabs are separated by narrow channels filled with dark rounded stones.
A tiered retaining wall made of gray concrete blocks borders a landscaped walkway with central steps and black railings.
Fresh concrete driveway leading to a single-story home with one open garage bay and a car inside.
Get a written estimate for your concrete cutting
Call (253) 652-2604 or send the form with where each cut goes and about how long it runs. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, and there's no obligation.
(253) 652-2604Questions people ask before cutting into concrete
These are the questions I hear most before a saw touches a slab or a wall. If yours isn't here, ask it when I come out to look at the job.
How much does concrete cutting cost in Federal Way?
Professional saw cutting of concrete slabs usually runs about $4 to $15 per linear foot across the US, and that covers the sawing, not breaking out or hauling the pieces. On a small job, a cutter's minimum or setup charge can matter more than the per-foot rate. Your own figure comes from the estimate, once I've seen the cuts.
Will the concrete cutting crew haul the pieces away?
Only if the quote includes it, and ours says so either way. Sawing and removal are separate jobs, and some cutters cut the lines and leave the panels where they sit. Breaking, hauling and disposal can cost more than the sawing itself, so ask any contractor about it before you compare prices.
Is concrete cutting dust harmful?
Yes, cutting or drilling concrete releases silica dust, which stays in the lungs and can cause lung cancer, kidney disease and silicosis. That's why we plan the dust before we start and use wet cutting on most jobs, as described above.
How do I find out what's inside my slab before it gets cut?
A scan before cutting can locate rebar, tendons, pipes and conduit, and structural or post-tensioned concrete may need one. Scans have limits, because crowded steel, a weak signal or a spot the scanner can't reach can leave real unknowns. A scan that finds nothing hasn't proved the concrete is clear, so we don't treat a blank result as a green light.
Do I need to call 811 before digging where a slab was cut out?
Yes, Washington's Dig Law says to call 811 or use digsafewashington.com at least two business days before you dig, not counting weekends or legal holidays. If a cut-out section is making room for a new pipe or footing, build those days into the plan.
How do I check that a concrete contractor is registered in Washington?
Look the business up on the state's Labor & Industries Verify tool, which shows whether it has an active contractor registration and a paid-to-date workers' comp account. It also lists safety violations and lawsuits against the contractor's surety bond, the bond the state requires for registration.
Concrete cutting in Federal Way and nearby cities
Federal Way's permit list doesn't name concrete cutting, so we ask the city's Permit Center before we schedule and handle any application your job needs. Here, as in Kent and Auburn, most cuts go through driveways, patios and garage floors.