Concrete cutting in Las Cruces NM - straight cuts with the dust kept down
Clean lines and a plan for the slurry
Concrete cutting is how we open up a slab or wall without breaking up the rest of it, whether you need a section of driveway out, a trench through a patio or a new doorway. I come out, look at what you want cut and explain the plan before a blade touches it.
Why concrete cutting beats a jackhammer
A diamond blade leaves a straight, clean edge, so new concrete can meet the old neatly, whether we're replacing part of a concrete driveway or adding onto a patio.
Price turns on the cut's length and depth, any steel rebar inside and how easy the spot is to reach. Timing turns on whether the slab is fresh or the job needs a permit, and I'll measure it all and write up the scope at the estimate.
Best for
- Driveway section replacement
- Patio additions and trenches
- New doorway in foundation
- Crack-control cuts on new slabs
Cuts where you marked them
We ask you to mark the cut lines and anything buried in the concrete near them before we start, so the cut lands where you chose.
Room to work underneath
A clean strip cut through a slab gives a plumber or electrician room to work underneath, and a straight-sided trench is far easier to patch than a broken hole.
Only what has to go
Sawing takes out only the concrete that has to come out, so you aren't paying to replace concrete that was fine to begin with.
Questions answered first
I'd rather answer your questions on site than leave you guessing, so you'll know what you're paying for before the saw starts.
Concrete cutting planned around the slab you keep
- I come out myself to look at the cut, measure it and write the estimate, then I run the job while our crew does the cutting.
- We've been in business since 2017, and I spent years pricing concrete before that, so I'll tell you plainly what a cut involves before we start.
- We're licensed and insured, and that matters here because New Mexico's Construction Industries Division requires a license for anyone offering construction contracting.
Which saw fits your cut
The right saw depends on what's being cut and where, so I look at the surface and the cut you want at the estimate and tell you which way makes sense.
Flat sawing
The usual choice for driveways, patios, sidewalks and floors, using a walk-behind saw that rolls along the marked line.
Wall sawing
Suits a new doorway or window in a foundation wall, with the saw running on a mounted track for a straight opening.
Joints in a new slab
Shallow control joints give a fresh slab a planned place to crack, so they're cut soon after the pour.
Handheld sawing
Fits short cuts, corners and tight spots where a walk-behind saw won't reach, like along a wall or beside a step.
Tell us what needs cutting
Tell us the surface and how long the cut runs, with photos of the marked lines. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Concrete cutting questions we hear
How much does concrete cutting cost in Las Cruces?
Professional concrete cutting across the US usually costs about $3 to $10 per linear foot of cut. That's a typical national figure, not our price. Your Las Cruces number comes from our estimate, after I've measured the cut and looked at the things that move the price.
Do I need a permit for concrete cutting in Las Cruces?
The City of Las Cruces requires an application review for most building projects before it issues a permit, and applications go through the city's Citizen Portal. The city processes residential permits within 0 to 3 business days. When a job needs one, we handle the application and keep you posted.
Why do concrete cutters use water on the blade?
Water on the blade greatly reduces the dust that sawing concrete puts in the air, so we cut wet. The trade-off is slurry, a gray paste of water and cuttings that has to be vacuumed up or contained, so we plan with you where it'll go before we start.
How soon after pouring should a new concrete slab be cut?
Industry guidance says saw cuts in a newly poured slab should typically be made within 4 to 12 hours, depending on the temperature and weather. The cut has to wait until the surface is firm enough for the blade but come before random shrinkage cracks form, so book the cutter before the pour.
Work that often follows a cut
Concrete driveway building
When a cracked or sunken section comes out, a new driveway pour can tie into the clean sawed edge.
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Adding onto a patio or patching a trench through one starts with a straight cut the new concrete can meet.
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