Concrete cutting in Kent WA - clean, straight cuts planned around what's in the slab
Need a trench for a new drain line or a section of driveway taken out? We scan, cut wet and leave a clean edge.
What's involved when you need concrete cut?
Concrete cutting in Kent means sawing through a floor, slab, driveway, sidewalk or wall to make a clean opening, a trench for plumbing or electrical lines, or a section that can come out and be patched or poured back.
Most people who call already know what they need cut, whether that's a trench across the garage floor for a drain line, a door through a basement wall, or an old section that has to come out before we pour a new driveway. The price moves with how many linear feet you're cutting, how thick the slab or wall is, how much rebar, the steel that holds a slab together, is inside it, and whether you want the cut pieces taken away. The schedule turns on the scan, which comes before any cutting, and on a permit when your job needs one, which we look into and take care of. Your estimate puts your own figure in writing, with each part of the job listed.
How we do concrete cutting, in order
We start by measuring and marking the lines with you, so the trench or opening lands where you planned it. Then we have the slab scanned, because rebar, cables and conduit don't show from the top and we want to know what's inside before a blade touches it. We keep water on the blade for the whole cut, which is the setup a state rule lists for walk-behind saws, and it keeps the dust down. That water turns the dust into a gray sludge called slurry, and we catch it instead of letting it run off, since Washington's Department of Ecology says concrete slurry carries fine particles and a high pH that can break water quality standards, and it doesn't allow concrete discharge into the state's waters.
Cutting is often the first step of a bigger job. When an old slab has sunk or broken, we cut it out on a clean line before concrete driveway building starts, so the new pour meets the old concrete at a straight edge. A saw-cut edge along a walk or the house also gives concrete patio construction something square to tie into.
Why Kent homeowners call D&L Kent Concrete Construction to cut concrete
I measure and walk your site
I come out for the estimate myself to measure the cut and walk the site, and then our crew does the work while I run the job. The person who checked where your lines go is the one making sure they get cut there.
Careful layout and prep since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and we're known for careful layout and prep, the parts of a job you can't see later. On a cut, that means straight, measured lines are marked before the saw comes off the truck.
Licensed, insured and easy to check
We're fully licensed and insured. The state's Department of Labor & Industries has a Verify tool that shows whether a business has an active contractor registration and a paid-to-date workers' comp account for its employees, so you can check any cutter before you hire.
Based in Kent, working nearby
We're based in Kent, WA, and we work in Renton, Federal Way, Tacoma and many other cities nearby. The same scan, wet blade and slurry cleanup go with us to each of those jobs.
On a cut, what matters most is knowing what's in the slab and where the lines go before anything starts. Call (253) 398-9060 or send us a request with where the cut is, about how many linear feet it runs and any structural drawings you have.
Get a written estimate for your concrete cut
We reply within one business day to set a time to come out, measure and walk the site. The estimate is free, and there's no pressure and no obligation to book.
Concrete cutting up close
What people ask about concrete cutting
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Kent, WA?
Professional concrete saw cutting across the US usually runs about $3 to $15 per linear foot for the sawing itself. Reinforced or deeper slabs sit toward the higher end, and an easy-to-reach, shallower slab costs less per foot. Your on-site estimate gives you the figure for your own cut.
Does the price to cut concrete include hauling the pieces away?
Not always, because sawing concrete and removing it are separate jobs, and some cutters cut the lines and leave the panels where they lie. Ask before you hire whether a quote covers taking the pieces out, or plan that step on its own. Our estimate says plainly whether hauling is included.
How do I know what's inside a slab before it gets cut?
Have the slab professionally scanned, which is what one scanning firm advises before any drilling, coring or cutting, since a scan can help find buried cables, rebar and conduit. That firm treats drawings and what you can see on the surface as useful clues that still fall short of proving the path is clear. We have the slab scanned before we cut, so leave room for that step in your schedule.
What is the best way to cut a door opening in a concrete wall?
A wall saw is usually the right tool, because it runs on a track anchored to the wall and cuts precise, straight openings for doors and windows. The track needs anchors and room to fit, so plan on clearing space along that wall, and the corners are usually finished with core holes or a hand saw afterward. Handheld saws, ring saws among them, work in tight spots but are slower and less precise on a large opening.
Where do I get a permit for concrete work in Kent, WA?
Residential permits in Kent come from the City of Kent Permit Center, and you make an appointment there to get one. We check which city or county office covers your address, take care of the permit when your job needs one and keep you posted on where it stands.
Do I need to call 811 before digging a trench under my slab in Washington?
Yes, Washington's Call Before You Dig law requires anyone digging to call 811 at least two business days ahead, so underground utilities get located first. The state counts any work that moves earth, rock or other material on or below the ground as digging, so the trench under a cut slab is covered. We work that wait into the plan.
Work that often follows a cut
- Concrete driveway building
If the cut is the start of replacing a broken or sunken section, we can pour the new driveway on a dug-out, packed base so it doesn't settle.
- Concrete patio construction
When you want a patio that meets the house or an existing walk, a clean saw-cut edge gives the new pour a straight line to tie into.