Concrete cutting in Sioux Falls SD - clean cuts and a quote that shows what's included
Need a slab opened up or a damaged section cut out? We match the saw to your cut and spell out what the quote covers.
What kind of concrete cutting do I need?
At Sterling Sioux Falls Concrete Company, concrete cutting in Sioux Falls means sawing a straight, clean line through a slab, wall or step, or drilling a round hole for pipe, drain or conduit, so you can take out or open up exactly what you need and leave the rest whole.
Most calls start with something you can see. A driveway panel has cracked and sunk, a basement floor needs a trench for a new drain, a doorway has to go through a wall, or a heaved sidewalk slab has to come out before a new one goes in through our concrete sidewalk building work. Each of those is a different cut with a different saw, which is why I ask so many questions up front.
The price moves with the kind of cut, how thick the concrete is and how much steel is in it, whether we're working inside your house, and whether the pieces leave with us or stay put. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit or a scan has to come first, and on whether new concrete goes in afterward. Your estimate spells out what's included, so you can lay it next to other bids and compare them line for line.
- Straight cuts through driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage floors and basement slabs, right on the line you choose.
- Openings in walls and steps for doors, windows or new lines, with edges that come out straight.
- Round holes core drilled through slabs and walls for pipe, drain and conduit lines.
What happens after you call about concrete cutting?
I'd rather you know what's coming than guess, so here's how a cutting job runs with us. I handle the estimate myself, and I'm on site while our crew does the cutting.
Tell us what needs cutting
Call (605) 305-1165 or send the form, and tell us what needs cutting, whether it's inside or out, about how long the cut runs and whether the pieces need to go. That way we set up the visit with the basics already answered.
I come out and measure
I look at the concrete, work out what kind of cut you need and whether anything has to happen before the first cut, and walk you through the choices. Then I write the estimate, which spells out what's included so you can compare it with other bids.
Our crew makes the cut
Once you say yes, we line up any permit, set the date and bring the saw the job calls for, and I'm on site while our crew cuts. One industry spec makes the owner responsible for water and electricity for the cutters, so we'll settle beforehand where we can hook up.
Cleanup and a final walk-through
We clean up the slurry the way we agreed, and if removal is in the quote, the broken pieces leave with us. Then I walk the cut with you, and if new concrete is going in, we talk through what comes next.
Concrete work, from saw cuts to finished slabs
These photos show the kind of concrete work our trade does, from cutting and breaking out old slabs to forming and finishing new ones. Look closely at the edges, because a straight, clean cut is where a good repair starts.
Wide gray stone steps with rough-textured risers descend beside a bed of small rounded gravel.
Concrete pool deck with a built-in hot tub, stepped concrete edges, and a fire pit beside outdoor seating.
A covered backyard patio has a smooth pale concrete floor, wooden seating, and a manicured lawn with a trampoline beyond.
A stamped concrete driveway with irregular stone-shaped patterns leads to a three-car garage.
A raised reddish-brown stamped concrete patio with an irregular stone pattern extends along a brick house.
Stamped concrete patio with large square stone patterns in front of a curved stone retaining wall and wood fence.
Get a written estimate for your concrete cutting job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out, look at what needs cutting and write a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
(605) 305-1165Common questions about concrete cutting in Sioux Falls
These are the questions I hear most when someone in Sioux Falls needs concrete cut. If yours isn't here, ask it at the estimate, because I'd rather answer it before the saw starts.
How much does concrete cutting cost in Sioux Falls?
Across the US, saw cutting a concrete slab usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot, and that's for the cut itself, not for breaking out or hauling the pieces. Round holes for pipe and drain lines are core drilled and priced separately, and on a small job a minimum or trip charge can set the price more than the per-foot rate does. Your estimate shows your own number and exactly what it covers.
Does the price of concrete cutting include hauling the concrete away?
Not always, because sawing and removal are two separate jobs, and some cutters make the cut lines and leave the panels lying right where they were. Breaking the pieces up, lifting them out, hauling and disposal can add more than the sawing itself, so it's worth asking every bidder. Our quote says plainly whether break-out and haul-away are included.
How do I know if concrete needs to be scanned before cutting?
Scanning may be needed before cutting structural concrete, the kind that carries part of your house, because rebar, the steel bars inside, along with conduit, pipes and other hazards can be buried in it. Any scan has to happen before the first cut, so I bring it up at the estimate rather than the morning of the job.
What is the best way to cut concrete inside a house?
The best way is to plan the mess before the saw starts, with water management, slurry recovery, ventilation, barriers or dust extraction as the job calls for. That work is part of cutting indoors, not an add-on, which is why indoor jobs can cost more and why our indoor quotes cover water and dust control up front. One industry spec also has the owner and contractor agree on how the slurry gets collected and disposed of before work begins.
Can you cut the curb for a new driveway approach in Sioux Falls?
Yes, and the city's sidewalk standards call for the curb to be cut its full depth where a ramp or drive approach goes in. That's part of the approach work that needs the city permit covered below, so we have the permit lined up before the saw comes out.
How do I check a concrete contractor's license in Sioux Falls?
Call the city's Building Services Department at 605 367-8672, which is how the city's page on hiring a contractor says to confirm a license is active. Sioux Falls requires a residential building contractor's license for work on one- and two-family homes and townhomes when the job needs a building permit, while homeowners doing their own work need no license but still have to get the permits and inspections. We're licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to check.