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Concrete cutting in Lewiston ID - straight, clean cuts right where you want them

Need a trench, a bad section of slab out or a doorway in a concrete wall? We cut it straight so the next step fits.

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Tell us what needs cutting

Have the surface, a rough length of the cut and a couple of photos handy when you call (208) 848-5044 or fill out the form, and the first conversation goes a lot quicker.

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What is concrete cutting, and when do you need it?

Concrete cutting in Lewiston means sawing straight lines through a slab or a wall with a diamond blade, so you can take out a section, run a trench or open a doorway or window without breaking up concrete you want to keep.

Most cutting calls I get start with some other problem. A driveway panel has sunk, a drain line has to run under the garage floor, or a basement needs a door, and nobody wants to jackhammer the whole slab to get there. What moves the price is whether it's a slab or a wall, how thick the concrete is and how much steel is in it, how many feet we cut, and whether hauling the pieces away is part of the job. The schedule mostly turns on the permit question and, on structural concrete, getting a scan done before the blade goes in. My written estimate gives you the figure for your own job.

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Why Lewiston homeowners call Lewiston Concrete for concrete cutting

  • The person who quotes it cuts it

    I'm the one who comes out to look at your job and write the estimate, and I'm on site running the crew when we cut. What we talked about in your driveway is what gets cut.

  • In business since 2017

    I started this business in 2017, after learning concrete on my own place and on other people's job sites. We work on both sides of the state line, from Lewiston to Clarkston and Pullman.

  • Licensed and insured on your job

    We're licensed and insured. A wet saw cutting through your slab or foundation wall is heavy work right next to your house, so it's a fair question to put to anyone who quotes it.

On a cut, the part that matters most is knowing what's inside the concrete before the blade goes in. Tell us about your job and I'll come take a look.

How we handle concrete cutting

First I figure out whether yours is a flat cut in a slab or an opening in a wall, because that decides which saw we bring and how the cut gets set up. On structural concrete we plan a scan for hidden steel and pipes before any cutting, since rebar, the steel bars that hold a slab together, and buried lines can't be seen from the top and you don't want to find them with a blade. Then we mark the lines where you and I agreed, make the cut and clean up before we leave. I'll also tell you clearly whether hauling the cut pieces away is in the estimate, so you're not left with a pile of concrete panels you thought someone else was taking.

Cutting is often the first half of a bigger job. A sunken or cracked section gets cut out along clean lines so the new pour meets the old concrete square, and we can handle that pour too with our concrete driveway building work. The same goes for cutting back a broken slab edge or widening an old one through concrete patio construction, where a straight sawn edge gives the new concrete something solid to tie into.

  • Flat cuts in slabs

    This suits a driveway, patio, walk or floor where a section has to come out or a trench has to go in. A straight sawn edge gives the new concrete or the patch a clean line to meet.

  • Openings in concrete walls

    This suits a new door, window or pass-through in a basement or foundation wall. It's structural concrete, so this is the job where the planning before the cut matters most.

How do you know your concrete needs cutting?

  • One section has sunk

    A single panel of driveway or walk has dropped or tilted while the rest sits fine. Usually the base under it settled, and it'll keep catching toes and holding water until it's cut out and replaced.

  • Cracks in one corner

    A web of cracks has taken over one area of an otherwise solid slab. Cutting that piece out saves the rest, but waiting lets water get under it and the broken area keeps growing.

  • A line has to cross

    You need a drain, water or power line run under a slab. A narrow sawn trench beats busting up the whole thing, which leaves ragged edges and a much bigger patch to pour back.

  • A wall with no door

    You're planning a remodel and want a door or window in a concrete foundation wall. Bringing it up early leaves time for the scan and the permit question before your other trades show up.

What happens after you call about a cut?

  1. I come out and look

    Call or send the form, and I come out to see where the cut goes and talk through what you want. Then I send you a written estimate.

  2. We check permits and schedule

    Before any saw comes out, we check with the city or county office that covers your address and tell you what they said. Then we pick a cutting date that works for you.

  3. We cut and clean up

    I'm on site running the crew while we cut, and we clean up before we leave. If hauling is in your estimate, the cut pieces leave with us.

Questions about cutting concrete

Here's what people in Lewiston ask most before a cut. If your job doesn't fit any of these, call and ask, because the answer usually depends on what's in the concrete.

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How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Lewiston?

Professional saw cutting of a concrete slab usually runs about $4 to $15 per linear foot across the US, and that's the market's range, not our price. Reinforced or deeper slabs cost more per foot, and cutting a wall often costs more than cutting a slab. On a short cut, the charge for bringing the equipment out can outweigh the per-foot rate, so ask for the total job price, which is what my written estimate gives you.

Do I need a permit to cut concrete in Lewiston, ID?

Some cuts do, depending on what's being cut. Lewiston requires a building permit to alter or repair a code-regulated structure and a right-of-way permit for curb or street cuts and sidewalk work, and you can ask about your job through the city's Building Services page, at cd@cityoflewiston.org or at 208-746-1318 option 1. If a permit's needed, we handle the application and work through the inspections with you, and if your place is across the line in Washington, we check with that office instead.

Will the concrete cutter haul away the cut pieces?

Not always, because sawing concrete and removing it are separate jobs, and a cutter may cut the lines and leave the panels right where they sit. When you compare quotes, ask each one whether removal is included. Otherwise a cheap cut can leave you with a heavy pile to deal with.

How is a doorway cut into a concrete wall?

A doorway is usually cut with a wall saw that rides a rail bolted to the wall, which keeps the cut straight and controlled. A saw can only cut as deep as its blade reaches, so a thick wall takes more than one pass or a different method. It's a cut into your house's structure, so settle the permit question first.

How do I get buried lines marked before cutting a trench in Lewiston?

Call 811 or Dig Line, Inc. at 800-342-1585 at least two business days and no more than ten business days before digging starts. Idaho law puts that notice on the excavator, the person doing the digging, and 811 Before You Dig's Idaho page shows which counties Dig Line covers. Sawing the slab is only the start of a trench, so get the marks before the digging begins.

What is the best way to keep dust down when concrete is cut?

Cutting wet is the usual answer, and most slab and wall sawing runs with water on the blade for that reason. The trade-off is a gray slurry that has to be vacuumed up or contained so it doesn't run across your yard or into the gutter. Ask any cutter how they'll handle it before the job starts.

Get a written estimate for your cut

Tell us what you're cutting, roughly how long the cut runs, and whether you have photos. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free estimate with no pressure to book.

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