What is concrete sawing?
Concrete sawing cuts straight lines in concrete using a saw blade with diamond in the cutting edge. You mark the line and the saw follows it.
It's the way to cut floors, walls and slabs to a clean edge without breaking out the concrete around the cut, and it goes through steel reinforcement as well as concrete.
What it's used for
- Openings in floors and walls
- Dividing slabs into sections
- Doorways, windows and service routes
- Alterations to existing structures
- Cutting sections out for removal
How a job goes
- We mark the cut line with you.
- The saw is set up so it follows the line.
- We cut, normally with water to cool the blade and keep the dust down.
- Cut sections are taken out and the edges are left straight and clean.
Things to know before you book
A round blade can overrun slightly at the corners when cutting an opening, so corners are often core drilled first. If overrun isn't acceptable, tell us.
Cut-out sections can be very heavy. It's worth planning how they'll be supported, lifted and moved away before the cut is made.
How deep a saw can cut depends on the saw and blade. Tell us how thick the material is and we'll confirm.
We're a father and son team, fully insured, and we hold CSCS, IPAF and PASMA tickets. We work all over the UK.
Concrete Sawing questions
What is diamond sawing?
Cutting concrete and masonry with a saw blade that has diamond in the cutting edge.
Why saw instead of breaking out?
A sawn edge is straight and clean, and the concrete you're keeping isn't damaged.
Do I need an engineer?
For structural elements, yes. A structural engineer should approve the cut first.
Is concrete sawing noisy?
Diamond sawing is quieter than breaking concrete out, but you will still hear it. Tell us about any limits on noise and working hours.
How deep can you cut?
It depends on the saw and blade. Give us the thickness and we'll say whether we can do it.
Can you saw brick and stone as well?
Yes. Concrete, brick, block and stone can all be diamond sawn.
Enquire about concrete sawing
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