Concrete slabs and walls sometimes require access holes or openings cut into them. The cuts must be made carefully and precisely for concrete slab cutting to be successful. Hiring a concrete slab cutting service to make the cuts in the concrete is the best way to ensure the slab or wall is not damaged during the cutting process and is often the best solution. 

Horizontal Cutting

Cutting into a horizontal slab or floor section is often necessary to access something under the floor while retaining the floor's integrity. When the cuts are made correctly, new concrete can be added to fill the area that was cut and removed, reducing the cost of the work. 

The concrete slab cutting service will need to know precisely where you need the cuts, so laying out the cutting lines ahead of cutting can speed up the process. The saw used to make the cuts can be very large, depending on the thickness of the concrete, and is typically mounted on wheels so the operator can easily move it to follow the lines and make the cuts perfectly. 

The blade used is often diamond-tipped, so it can cut easily through the slab and not crack or spawl the concrete. Water is often used to cool the blade and reduce dust during the cutting process, so you should have water access available for the cutting service if they require it. Once the cuts are complete, you or your contractor will be responsible for lifting the concrete out, but if you have the cutting service make several cuts across the section you are removing, the pieces will be smaller and more manageable.

Vertical Cutting

Concrete walls are sometimes used in construction, and putting in a window, door, or running utilities through them can be challenging. Working with a concrete slab cutting service to make the verticle cuts for you can make the job easier. 

Like the horizontal cutting, a large diamond-tipped saw is used, but for vertical cutting, it is mounted on a task-specific support stand that allows the operator to move it vertically without supporting the weight of the saw. Making cuts in a wall is often more dangerous than floor cutting because the piece being removed could fall out once it is cut free from the wall.

It is crucial to support the sections and be ready to apply force to force it away from the cutter and the crew working on the wall. If you have a forklift or similar machine available, you may want to place it near the wall, so the piece falls onto the forks and is easily removed after it is cut free. 

A concrete slab cutting service can free the section for you, but most do not remove the concrete for you or do any other work related to the removal of the concrete. 

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