Concrete Slab Sawing In The Lower Mainland
Slab sawing, also called flat sawing or floor sawing, uses a walk-behind saw with a large diamond blade to cut horizontal concrete: floors, driveways, sidewalks, roads and loading docks.
Spec Sheet
We cut both inside and out. Outdoor work uses diesel-powered saws, while indoor projects use electric, fume-free equipment so the air stays safe in enclosed spaces. Cutting the slab first means removal is faster, cleaner and far more precise than jackhammering alone.
- Indoor Saws
- Electric, fume-free
- Outdoor Saws
- Diesel-powered
- Surfaces
- Floors, driveways, sidewalks, roads, loading docks
- Materials
- Concrete and asphalt
- Method
- Wet cutting with slurry capture
- Availability
- 24/7, including night work
What Slab Sawing Is Used For
Trenching
Narrow trenches for underground pipe, conduit and drainage.
Slab Removal
Grid cuts so sections lift out cleanly for replacement.
Ductwork And Services
Openings in existing floors for new ducts and services.
Road And Bridge Work
Saw cuts for repairs, patches and utility access.
Sidewalks And Curbs
Clean cuts for replacement panels and letdowns.
Sewer And Maintenance Lines
Access cuts for installing and repairing lines.
A Precise Cut Before Every Removal
Breaking a slab with a jackhammer alone leaves jagged, undercut edges and spreads cracks into the concrete that is meant to stay. A saw cut defines the exact edge first, so only the planned section comes out and the new pour has a clean surface to meet.
That precision saves time on the other end too: less patching, less mess and a faster cleanup.
Clean Air Inside, Power Outside
Indoor slab sawing runs on electric saws with no exhaust, which is essential in warehouses, stores, parkades and homes. Outdoors, diesel saws give the power needed for long road and driveway cuts. Either way, we cut wet to keep silica dust down.
How It Works
A simple process, whether it is one core or a full floor.
Send The Job
Drawings, photos or rough sizes. A phone call works too.
Method And Quote
We choose the saw or rig, electric or diesel, and price the work.
Layout And Protection
Cut lines marked, floors covered, water and slurry contained.
Cut, Clean, Haul
Clean edges for the next trade, and the debris leaves with us.
Recent Slab Sawing Work
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Slab Sawing Questions
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How Deep Can A Slab Saw Cut?
Walk-behind slab saws handle most floors, driveways and road slabs. Depth depends on the blade, so tell us the slab thickness and we will bring the right setup.
Can You Cut A Polished Or Finished Floor Without Damaging It?
Yes. Careful layout, wet cutting and floor protection let us cut finished floors cleanly. The cut edges stay sharp and ready for the next trade.
Is Slab Sawing Safe To Do Indoors?
Yes, with electric saws. They produce no exhaust, and wet cutting controls the dust.
Do You Remove The Concrete After Cutting?
Yes. We can cut, break out and haul away the sections in one visit.
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Need Slab Sawing?
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