Concrete Cutting in Tustin CA - Clean openings planned around what's in the slab
Need a doorway, a trench line or a pipe hole through concrete? We plan the cuts, check what's inside and leave clean edges.
Slab cuts
Straight lines through driveways, patios, walkways and floors.
Wall openings
Doorways and windows cut through concrete walls with clean edges.
Core holes
Round holes for pipe, drains, vents and conduit.
Trench lines
Narrow cuts through a slab so new lines can run underneath.
What does concrete cutting involve at a Tustin home?
Concrete cutting in Tustin, CA means sawing straight lines through a slab or wall, or drilling round holes through it, so a doorway, a trench for new pipe or a damaged section can be opened up without breaking the concrete around it.
The surface and thickness of your concrete decide which saw we bring. A flat saw runs across slabs like a driveway or patio, a wall saw rides a track up vertical faces, a hand saw reaches tight corners and small openings, and a wire saw handles thick or heavily reinforced sections. Round holes for pipe, drains and conduit are drilled with a core drill instead.
The price moves with how thick the concrete is, how much steel is in it, whether the cut is in a wall or a slab, how many holes you need and whether you want the pieces hauled away. The schedule mostly turns on fitting every cut into one trip and on any city review the job needs, and my written estimate spells out what's included.
- The right saw for your concrete
- A check for what's inside first
- Straight edges ready for new concrete
- A written estimate listing what's included
When does concrete need to be cut?
It's worth calling a cutter when new work has to pass through existing concrete, or when part of a slab has to come out cleanly.
A new doorway or window
You want a door or window through a concrete wall, or an opening widened, and the wall has to be cut first.
A trench for new lines
A plumber or electrician needs to run a drain or conduit under the slab, so a clean trench line comes first.
One damaged driveway section
A driveway panel has cracked or sunk, and cutting it out can mean replacing one piece rather than pouring a whole new driveway.
A hole for pipe or vents
You need a round hole through a slab or wall for a drain line, a dryer vent or an electrical conduit.
Room for a bigger patio
You're extending a patio or adding a step, and the old edge needs a straight line for the new concrete to meet.
An old pad coming out
You're removing an old pad or walkway, and clean cut lines help keep the concrete that stays from chipping at the edge.
Request a concrete cutting estimate
List every cut and hole you need, and we'll reply within one business day to arrange my visit. The estimate is free, on site and carries no obligation.
What I look at before cutting concrete
Before I recommend a saw or write a figure, I look at the concrete itself, what may be inside it, where the runoff goes and how the pieces get out.
What's inside the slab
I ask what might be in the concrete, such as rebar, the steel that holds it together, or pipe and conduit, and whether to scan first.
Thickness and surface
How thick the concrete is, and whether it's a floor, a driveway or a wall, decides which saw fits and how the cut is made.
Dust, water and runoff
State workplace rules call for dust control on powered concrete cutting, so I plan where dust and muddy runoff from the blade go, keeping it out of storm drains.
Access for the saw
I check how the saw and its water reach each spot, and how the cut pieces will get out past landscaping, walls and doors.
How a concrete cutting job runs
We plan each cutting job around your house and your schedule, keep you posted on what comes next and make sure every opening you need is on the list before the saw arrives.
Your first call
Thank you for calling. We set a time for me to come out, look at the concrete and hear what you have in mind.
The site visit
I look over each spot you want cut, take measurements and talk through your options before writing anything down.
Your written estimate
I send a written estimate that spells out the work, down to whether we're cutting only or taking the pieces away too.
Permits and cutting
Once you're ready, we take care of any permit steps, mark the lines and make the cuts, keeping in touch about what comes next.
The walk-through
When the work is done and the area is cleaned up, I walk the job with you and look over every edge and opening.
Why Tustin homeowners call Custom Tustin Concrete Company for cutting
You can count on plain explanations, careful attention to what's inside and under the concrete, and courtesy from your first call to the last walk-through. We stand behind it with one promise, satisfaction guaranteed.
I come out to every job
I look at every job and write the estimate, then check in with our crew of finishers and laborers during the work.
In business since 2020
Before opening in 2020, I ran an equipment rental business and learned the trade on jobs with the crews who rented from us.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over what that covers when I'm out at your house.
Your choice, explained plainly
I lay out each option, such as whether a scan is worth it, with the reason behind it and leave the decision to you. When you're ready, call (714) 361-0137 or send us the form.
Concrete cutting in Tustin and nearby cities
In Tustin, plans go to the city for review before building-related construction, and the city's Engineering Division issues encroachment permits for work on public land along the street, such as a driveway where it meets the curb. Whether your cut needs a permit depends on the job, so we help with any application and ask the city first when we're unsure.
When a cut leads to digging, such as a trench for a new drain, the city points people to Underground Service Alert of Southern California to mark public utilities at least two full working days before excavation begins. We're based in Tustin and do the same cutting in Santa Ana, Irvine and other cities across Orange County and nearby.
Planning a cut in Tustin or a nearby city?
(714) 361-0137Concrete cutting questions we hear
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Tustin?
Across the US, saw cutting concrete slabs and walls usually runs about $4 to $25 per linear foot, for the cutting itself. A straight cut through a thin, easy-to-reach slab sits near the low end, while thicker or reinforced slabs cost more per foot and wall sawing runs higher still. Core holes are usually priced apart from saw cuts, so ask how each hole is counted, and my estimate gives you the figure for your job.
Will the concrete cutter take the pieces away?
Only if removal is part of the quote, because sawing concrete and hauling it off are separate jobs, and a cutter may cut the lines and leave the panels in place. If you want the pieces gone, say so when you ask for a price. Our written estimate states which one you're getting.
Do I need city approval to cut concrete in Tustin?
Some jobs do, especially work at the street end of a driveway, which falls under the city's encroachment permits described above. If you'd like to ask the city yourself, a Tustin Building Technician answers questions at 714-573-3130 during business hours. I'm also happy to talk it through when I come out.
How do I know if my slab should be scanned before cutting?
Scanning may be needed before cutting structural or post-tensioned concrete, the kind with steel cables pulled tight inside, so rebar, cables, pipes and conduit can be found first. Cutting guides warn that slicing a tensioned cable can shatter concrete, hurt someone and weaken the slab. I'll ask what you know about your concrete and talk through whether a scan is worth it before we cut.
What is the best way to keep the cost of concrete cutting down?
Put every cut and hole on one list and have them done in a single visit, because most cutting shops carry a trip or half-day minimum. That minimum means one doorway or one core hole can cost close to a much bigger job, so bundling is almost always cheaper per cut. If you tell me every opening you want, we'll try to plan them into one trip.
What license covers concrete cutting in California?
California's D-6 concrete-related services contractor class covers concrete sawing, breaking and coring. It's reasonable to ask any cutter you're considering how they're licensed for the work before you hire them.
Tell us what needs cutting in Tustin
Call (714) 361-0137 or use the form, and I'll come out, measure each cut and send a written estimate of what's included.