Concrete cutting in Watertown SD - clean cuts in the right spot, with less dust
Need a slab section, wall opening or pipe hole cut? We pin down the cut with you first, then cut wet to hold down dust.
What does concrete cutting involve, and what sets the price?
Concrete cutting in Watertown, SD means sawing or drilling through a slab or wall with a diamond blade, so you get a straight, clean edge or a round hole without breaking up the concrete around it.
Most people call because something has to come out or go through, like a cracked driveway section, a trench for a new drain line, a basement doorway or a hole for a vent. The price mostly follows how many feet we cut, how thick the concrete is, how much rebar, the steel that reinforces it, runs through it, and whether the pieces get broken up and hauled away. The schedule usually turns on the prep, like a permit when the cut touches city property or a scan of the slab, and your estimate spells out what's included for your own job.
Why Watertown calls us for concrete cutting
You get someone who explains each cut before the saw starts, so you understand what you're paying for and how to look after your concrete afterward.
I come out myself
I look at the cut and write the estimate, then I'm on site with our crew while they work.
In business since 2013
That's 13 years running our own crew, after years of patching and replacing walks and slabs at rental properties.
Licensed and fully insured
That cover matters on a cutting job, where the saw works close to your foundation, your pipes and your wiring.
Wet cuts, less dust
We run water on the blade as we cut, so the dust stays down instead of drifting into your house.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's our promise, and I'd rather walk the finished cut with you than have you find a question later.
Concrete cutting methods we use
The right method comes from what you're cutting and the shape you need, so I start by asking whether it's a slab, a wall or a round hole.
What happens when you call about concrete cutting in Watertown?
We plan each cut around your house and how you use it, so you know what's happening at each stage before the saw starts.
You call or write
Call (605) 954-0565 or send the form with where the cut goes, and I'll set a time to come take a look.
I look at the site
I come out, look at the slab or wall, and talk through what you want cut and the methods that fit it.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that says what's included, and we sort out permits with the right office before we set a date.
Cutting and any pour
Our crew cuts with me on site and I keep you posted, and if new concrete follows, you see the base and forms before we pour.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(605) 954-0565Concrete cutting questions we hear
How much does concrete saw cutting cost per foot?
Across the US, professional saw cutting of concrete slabs usually runs about $4 to $15 per linear foot for the sawing itself. Thicker slabs and slabs with more steel cost more per foot, and a small wall-sawing job may be priced mostly by a minimum or mobilization charge, a set fee to bring the crew and saw out. Your own number comes from the estimate.
What is the best way to cut a round hole in concrete for a pipe?
Core drilling is usually the best way, because a diamond-tipped drill lifts out a cylinder of concrete and leaves a smooth, exact round hole. It's the go-to for plumbing, HVAC and electrical conduit, while sawing makes more sense for straight lines and square openings.
Do I need a permit to cut a curb or driveway approach in Watertown?
Yes. A curb cut or a driveway approach sits in the city's right-of-way, so Watertown wants a permit before any work starts there, and the Watertown section below covers who issues it and what it includes.
Should a concrete slab be scanned before cutting or coring?
It's a good idea, and one scanning firm advises reviewing any structural drawings and having the slab professionally scanned first. It says ground-penetrating radar, a radar look inside the slab, can find cables, rebar and conduit that drawings alone don't clear. We like the slab scanned before we cut into it, so have any drawings handy when you call.
How do I cut a doorway into a basement foundation wall?
Start by planning what will carry the wall above the opening, because one concrete cutting guide advises having the lintel, the beam across the top, sized by an engineer unless the building department explicitly accepts a pre-engineered alternative. Indoors, ask the crew what powers the saw, since a gasoline saw creates a carbon monoxide hazard in a closed basement.
Does a concrete cutting quote include hauling the pieces away?
Not always, because sawing and removal are separate jobs and some cutters make the cuts and leave the panels where they lie. Breaking, hauling and disposal can add more to the bill than the sawing itself, so check what each quote covers before you compare prices.
Concrete cutting rules and jobs in Watertown
If your cut touches the public right-of-way, like a curb cut, a driveway approach or the public sidewalk out front, the City Engineer's Office requires a permit before any work starts. That permit also covers anything else that disturbs city property, such as a temporary dumpster for the broken pieces, and whoever applies has to repair any damage to city infrastructure until the City Engineer is satisfied. You're also responsible for the public sidewalk along your property, so a cut that reaches it is on you to put right. For cuts that stay on your own lot, we ask the city before we set a date, and either way we can handle the permit paperwork for you. The city also licenses contractors every year through Watertown Building Services, which makes it a fair thing to ask any cutter about.
Trench cuts outside, for a new drain or a line out to the garage, mean digging, and state law requires notifying South Dakota 811 at least two working days before any excavation so utilities can mark buried lines. We're based in Watertown and work in the cities around it, and a lot of our calls are for driveway and sidewalk sections, trench cuts and holes for new lines.
Ask Watertown Concrete about your cut
A look on site usually settles which method fits and what the job includes, so call (605) 954-0565 or send the form today.