Concrete cutting in Holland MI - clean cuts planned around the steel inside
Need an opening, a trench or a broken section gone? We scan the slab, cut it cleanly and leave your space tidy.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Should you cut out a section or replace the slab?
If the damage sits in one spot, a clean cut usually does the job. If the slab is worn out all over, our concrete driveway building or concrete patio construction work is the better answer.
A cut is enough when:
- The damage is in one area
- The rest of the slab sits level
- You need a trench or an opening
- Water drains away from the house
- The surrounding concrete is sound
Replacing makes more sense when:
- Cracks run across most of it
- Several sections have sunk
- Water pools against the house
- The surface is chipping all over
- Patches would cover half the slab
How a cutting job goes
You call, I come out
When you call, I come out myself. I look at what needs cutting with you and listen to what you have in mind for the space.
A plan for the cut
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the cut lines, the method and whether removal and hauling are included, so nothing is left to guess.
A written estimate
Permits checked first
We check with your local office before we set a date. In Holland, a permit review may take 2 to 4 weeks, so when a permit is needed, we schedule the cut after that.
A date to work toward
Scan, protect, cut
On the day of the work, the slab is scanned and the area around it is protected. Then our own crew makes the cut, with me on site.
A finished cut
Clean-up and walk-through
We pick up the slurry and debris. Then we walk the job with you and explain how to look after the cut edges or the new opening.
A clean site
What our concrete cutting includes
Scanning before the saw
The slab is scanned for steel, cables and live lines first, so we know where the cut lines can safely go.
Marking the cut lines
We mark every line on the slab with you, so you can see exactly what will come out before we start.
Flat sawing slabs
Driveways, walks, patios and floors are cut from the top with a saw that rolls across the slab, for straight lines and trenches.
Wall sawing for openings
Where a floor saw can't work, a diamond saw mounted on a track cuts openings in walls.
Slurry control
We catch the slurry, the gray mix of water and concrete dust the blade throws off, instead of washing it away.
Removal when you want it
If removal is in your estimate, we break up, lift and haul away the cut pieces and leave you a clean opening.
What decides the cost of concrete cutting?
Most of the price comes from how many feet of cut you need and how deep the blade has to go. A thicker slab, or one full of rebar, the steel bars that hold concrete together, takes longer to cut per foot than a plain slab that's easy to reach. Indoor work costs more because it needs the right saw, ventilation and barriers.
When you compare quotes, please check whether breaking up, lifting, hauling and disposal are included. Some cutters only saw the lines and leave the pieces in place, and removal can cost more than the sawing itself. On a small job, a minimum or mobilization charge, the cost of bringing a crew and a saw out to you, can matter more than the rate per foot. Our written estimate spells out which of these are included.
Why Holland homeowners call us for concrete cutting
I learned this trade one job at a time, and I care most about the part you can't see. With cutting, that means what's inside the slab. We have every slab scanned before a cut, and if the cut touches the structure of your house, we ask that your engineer weighs in first. I'd rather give you a careful answer than a fast one.
Holland's storm drains run to Lake Macatawa, and the city asks that nothing be dumped in them, so we keep our slurry contained. The state contractor license lists the trades each holder may practice, so it's fair to ask any cutter what theirs covers. We're licensed and insured. When you're ready, please call (616) 801-4861.
- An estimate I write myself, on site
- Our own crew, with me there
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Get a written estimate for your concrete cut
Please include the address, what you need cut and rough lengths, since cutting is priced by the foot. I'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation visit to your site.
(616) 801-4861Concrete cutting questions we hear
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Holland, MI?
Across the US, slab saw cutting usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot for the sawing itself. Deeper or reinforced slabs cost more per foot, and removal is often priced on top. I'll measure your cut lines on site so your estimate fits your job.
Do I need a permit to cut concrete in Holland, MI?
Please check with the city first, because its permit list doesn't settle the question for cutting. Holland's Community & Neighborhood Services office reviews permit plans, and its list names flat concrete work and structural repairs but not cutting. The city calls that list a general guideline and asks residents to call 616-355-1330. We check with the office before we set a date, and we can file the application for you or help you with it.
Why should concrete be scanned before cutting?
A scan shows where the rebar, tensioned steel cables and live electrical conduit sit before a blade goes through them. One field guide's rule is "No scan, no cut," so when you compare quotes, please ask whether scanning is included. With us, the slab is scanned before every cut.
Can a concrete saw run safely in my basement?
Yes, with the right equipment. Gas-powered saws give off carbon monoxide, so a basement calls for hydraulic or pneumatic saws, which run on fluid or air pressure. Indoor work also needs water control, slurry pickup, ventilation and barriers or dust extraction, which is why it often costs more. We bring equipment made for closed spaces.
How do I add a doorway to a concrete basement wall?
Start with a structural engineer. One field guide says any structural opening, or any cut through structural steel, needs the engineer of record, who is responsible for the building's design. State guidance also says cutting away a wall or part of one is more than an ordinary repair, which matters for the permit question above. Once your engineer has approved the opening, we cut it with a wall saw.
How do I plan a trench cut through my driveway in Holland?
Start by marking where the pipe or line needs to run. If the job includes digging under the slab, the excavator has to give notice at least 3 business days ahead by calling 811 or through the MISS DIG website. We saw the trench lines and lift out the strip so the line can go in.
Concrete cutting around Holland
We're based in Holland and do concrete cutting in Zeeland, Grand Rapids and many of the cities around them. Please choose your area below, or call us if yours isn't listed.
Start with a quote from Holland Concrete Company
Please call (616) 801-4861 or email support@hollandconcretecompany.com and tell me whether the cut is indoors or outside.