Concrete cutting in Sherwood OR - clean cuts made after we check what's inside
Need a door opening, a pipe hole or a slab section taken out? We check what's in the concrete first, then cut it clean.
Need concrete cut for a doorway, a pipe or a removal?
Concrete cutting in Sherwood means taking out hardened concrete with diamond tools, so you get a clean doorway, a pipe hole or a section removed without breaking up the rest of the slab or wall.
Most cutting calls we get from Sherwood and the cities around it are one step in a bigger job, like cutting out a sunken section ahead of new concrete driveway building, opening a basement wall for a door, or making a hole so a plumber can run a line. What you pay mostly turns on how thick the concrete is, whether there's rebar, the steel bars that hold it together, how much cutting there is and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule turns on whether the cut needs an engineer or a permit first, and the written scope from your estimate lays out both for your job.
Why Sherwood homeowners call us for concrete cutting
You can count on me to look at the job myself, explain what we're cutting and why, and answer every question, even the small ones, before anything gets sawed.
The owner comes out
I look at the cut myself, write the estimate, then work on site with the crew through the final walk-through.
In business since 2021
I started Sherwood Concrete in 2021 after years as a helper, hauling forms long before anyone handed me a saw.
Fully licensed and insured
It's worth asking any crew that question before they bring a saw to your house, and we're glad to answer it.
We check inside first
Before we cut, we find out what's in the slab or wall, so we know what the blade is going into.
Wet or dry, told up front
You'll know before we start if we're cutting wet or dry and how we'll handle the dust or the gritty slurry.
Kinds of concrete cutting we do
The right method depends on whether you need a straight line or a round hole, and whether it's a floor or a wall, so we sort that out on site.
Talk to us about your cut
Call or send the form with where the cut goes, whether it's a wall or a floor, and what it's for.
Why homeowners trust Sherwood Concrete with concrete cutting
When I come out, I look at where the cut goes and what's around it before we ever talk about saws. If it's an opening in a wall, I want to know whether that wall carries weight, because then it may need an engineer to sign off on the size and spot first, and that's worth lining up before we book the cut.
On cutting day we handle the dust or the slurry the way we told you we would, and we clean up before we leave. Back when I was a helper hauling forms, I learned a crew gets judged by what it leaves behind. Then we walk the finished cut with you, so you can see it and ask anything.
Questions about concrete cutting in Sherwood
What's the difference between concrete sawing and coring?
Sawing cuts straight lines with a diamond blade for an opening, a removal or a clean edge, while coring uses a hollow diamond bit on a drill to make a round hole for a pipe, a conduit or an anchor. Core holes usually run from about an inch to a couple of feet across, for things like plumbing lines, cable sleeves and heating and cooling lines.
How do I find out what's inside a concrete slab before cutting it?
The usual safety rule is to scan the slab or wall with a locator before any cut, to find the rebar, any live electrical lines and any post-tension cables, which are steel cables pulled tight inside some slabs. Ask any crew whether they scan first and leave time for that step, because hitting a live line or a tensioned cable is a mistake you can't take back.
What is the best way to cut concrete, wet or dry?
Wet cutting controls the dust, because water at the blade keeps silica dust from getting into the air, while dry cutting skips the slurry but makes dust. Slurry is gritty water with a high pH that can clog storm drains and hurt streams if it gets there, so either way we tell you up front which we're doing and how we'll keep the mess contained on your property.
Do I need a permit to cut a new door opening in a concrete wall in Oregon?
Yes, the state's list of work that needs a building permit includes cutting or resizing a door or window opening, and adding, moving or removing walls is on it too. Your local building department issues the permit, and the state's permit services page points you to the right office for your area.
Who is responsible for getting the permit for concrete cutting, me or the contractor?
The state puts it on whoever is doing the work, whether that's the homeowner or the contractor. We talk through permits and any local review at the estimate, agree with you on who applies before any cutting starts, and help with the paperwork when your job needs it.
How much does concrete cutting cost in Sherwood?
Your price comes from the cut itself, so the thickness, the steel inside and how easy the spot is to reach matter most. A wall opening that needs an engineer, deep or wide core holes that need a rig bolted to the surface to keep the bit straight, and containing slurry on a wet cut all add work, and your written scope lists each step so you can see what you're paying for.
What happens when you call us about concrete cutting in Sherwood?
We plan the cut around your house and your schedule, settling what's inside the concrete, any engineer review and any permit before the saw comes out.
You get in touch
Call (971) 626-0086 or send a message about the cut you need, and we'll get back to you to set a time to look at it.
I walk the job
I come out myself, look at where the cut goes and what's around it, and answer your questions while we're standing there.
Your written scope
You get a written scope that lists each step, from checking what's inside the concrete to how we handle the dust or slurry and the cleanup.
Cutting and walk-through
Once we've picked a date and settled who handles any permit, the crew and I make the cut, clean up and walk the finished job with you.
Ask Sherwood Concrete for a cutting estimate
If a new patio or driveway comes after the cut, we can plan both at once, so call (971) 626-0086 or send the form.