Concrete cutting guides & insights
Practical, sourced guidance on planning and pricing concrete cutting, coring, scanning and demolition work.
permits
Permits and Utility Locates for Concrete Cutting in the Houston Area
Before a saw touches concrete, two questions come first: is a permit required, and have underground utilities been located? This guide explains Texas 811 one-call, when cutting work triggers permits, and how these fit a Houston project.
June 1, 2026
demolition
Planning Selective Concrete Demolition Without Wrecking the Rest
Selective demolition removes only what needs to go while protecting the structure, systems and finishes that stay. This guide covers how to plan a controlled concrete removal: scoping, structural review, cut-then-remove sequencing, dust and debris.
March 9, 2026
methods
Slab Sawing vs. Core Drilling: When to Use Each
Slab sawing and core drilling are the two most-requested concrete cutting methods, and they answer completely different questions. This guide clarifies when a straight saw cut is right, when a round core is right, and when you need both.
January 12, 2026
safety
Respirable Silica and OSHA 1926.1153: What It Means on a Cutting Job
Cutting concrete releases respirable crystalline silica — a serious health hazard governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153. This is a plain-language look at the standard, wet-cutting and other controls, and what compliant cutting looks like on site.
December 1, 2025
scanning
Why Scan Before You Cut: GPR, Post-Tension and Hidden Utilities
Cutting concrete blind risks striking rebar, conduit and — most dangerously — post-tension cables. Ground-penetrating radar maps what's inside a slab before the blade touches it. Here's what GPR finds and why it matters in Houston.
November 3, 2025
methods
Choosing a Concrete Cutting Method: Slab, Wall, Core or Wire
Slab sawing, wall sawing, core drilling and wire sawing each solve a different geometry problem. This decision guide explains what each method does best, where it struggles, and how to match the method to your cut.
October 6, 2025
cost
What Actually Drives Concrete Cutting Cost in Houston
Concrete cutting is priced from the job in front of the crew, not a menu. Here are the real factors — thickness, reinforcement, access, dust control and disposal — that move the number up or down on Houston projects.
September 8, 2025
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