Concrete cutting in Gautier MS - clean openings right where you planned them
Need a drain line through the slab or an opening in a concrete wall? We plan it first, then cut it clean where it belongs.
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Can you cut through concrete that's already poured?
Concrete cutting in Gautier, MS gives you a clean, planned cut or opening in concrete that's already there, whether that's a straight cut across a slab, an opening in a wall or a round hole for a pipe, drain or conduit.
Most people call us because something has to go through or come out of a slab they'd rather not tear up, like a new drain line, a sunken section of driveway or a doorway in a concrete wall. We're Gautier Concrete, based in Gautier and working across Jackson County and the cities around it. The price moves with how much we cut, how deep it goes, how much steel is inside and whether it's straight cuts, a wall opening or round holes. The schedule mostly turns on getting the lines marked and the slab scanned before the saw shows up. You get your own figure from the estimate, once I've looked at the spot with you.
When does concrete need to be cut instead of torn out?
Pipe or drain going through
You're adding a drain, a plumbing line or conduit, and its path runs straight through a slab or a concrete wall. A clean round hole or a narrow trench is usually all it takes, while breaking it out with a hammer tends to crack more concrete than you meant to open.
One bad section of slab
One panel of the driveway or patio has sunk, broken up or started holding water, but the rest still sits flat. Cutting that piece out on straight lines lets it be poured back without tearing out the whole slab, and waiting usually lets water work under the edges until the bad spot grows.
New opening in a wall
You want a doorway, window or vent where there's only solid concrete wall now. A saw cut leaves straight edges you can frame to, while knocking it out by hand usually leaves ragged edges and cracks running past the opening.
How we handle concrete cutting, from marks to cleanup
We start by walking the job with you and marking every cut line, so we both agree on where the saw goes before it's running. Then we get the slab scanned for cables and settle water, power and cleanup of the slurry, the gray mix of water and concrete dust the saw leaves, because that planning is what lets the cutting itself go smoothly. On cutting day we set up, make the cuts, lift the pieces out and clean up. A section cut out of a wall is very heavy, so it gets secured before the final cut.
A cut is often the first half of a bigger job. Once a bad section is out, pouring it back is the same work we do in concrete driveway building, and a trench for a drain line or a slab trimmed back for a new layout often leads straight into concrete patio construction.
Flat sawing for slabs
A flat saw rolls across driveways, patios and floors to make straight cuts in flat concrete. It suits a trench for a drain line, taking out a damaged section or cutting a slab back for new work.
Wall sawing for openings
A wall saw runs on a track fastened to the wall, so it can cut straight on vertical or steep surfaces. It's the tool for doorways, windows and other openings in a concrete wall.
Core drilling for round holes
A core drill bores a clean round hole for a pipe, drain or conduit without disturbing the concrete around it. It suits jobs where you need a hole, not a line.
Get a free on-site estimate for your concrete cut
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll look at the spot with you and explain what I see before anything goes on paper. No pressure, no obligation.
- Based in
- Gautier, MS 39553
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
What happens after you call about concrete cutting in Gautier?
Here's how a cutting job goes from your first call to the last bit of cleanup, and who you'll deal with at each step.
Call or send us details
You call (228) 263-3738 or send the form, and we set a time for me to come out. Tell us where the cuts go and whether it's a slab or a wall, and have any plans or structural records for the building handy.
I look, measure and explain
I come out myself to look, measure and ask what the cut is for, then lay out your choices in plain words so you can see what's driving the cost. Before we set a date, I point you to the city or county office for any flood zone or permit questions.
We cut and clean up
My crew and I set up, make the cuts and clean up the slurry the way we agreed. If we're pouring concrete back in, I walk you through caring for it while it cures, the wait that lets it harden before you use it.
Why people around Gautier call us to cut concrete
I come out to look myself
I come out to look at your job myself, and my crew of finishers and laborers does the work with me on site most days. The person who heard what you need is usually standing right there when the saw starts.
In business since 2017
We've spent nine years pouring flatwork and foundations as well as cutting into them. Knowing how a slab was built helps us cut it without hurting the part that stays.
Licensed, insured, clear on state rules
We're fully licensed and insured. A Mississippi State Board of Contractors summary says a state residential remodeler license is required for residential improvement projects over $10,000, which matters when your cut is part of a bigger remodel.
If you've got a cut in mind, tell us where it goes and what it's for or call (228) 263-3738, and I'll come take a look.
Concrete cutting and the work around it in Gautier
In Gautier, building permits come from the city's Planning and Building Department, and they cover building, altering, repairing, moving or changing the use of a structure. That list doesn't name concrete cutting by itself, so I won't guess whether your cut needs one. Before we start, we check with the city or county office for your address about what the job needs and walk you through the paperwork, so you know who's handling each piece. If you'd like to ask the city yourself, the department takes questions at 228-497-8000, takes completed documents at planning@gautier-ms.gov and also handles zoning.
Around Gautier, a lot of our cutting calls are for new plumbing or drains under an existing slab, driveways with one sunken section, and slabs trimmed back for an addition or a raised house. We do the same kind of cutting in Pascagoula and Moss Point, planned the same way, with the lines marked and the slab scanned first.
Questions about concrete cutting in Gautier
How much does concrete cutting cost in Gautier, MS?
Saw cutting a concrete slab usually runs about $4 to $15 per linear foot across the US, according to one national pricing guide, so treat that as a market range and not a Gautier quote. The same guide notes that small jobs may come down to a minimum charge instead of the per-foot rate, and round holes are core drilled and priced apart from saw cuts, so a job with both may be quoted two ways. I'll give you your own number once I've seen the spot.
Should my slab be scanned before it's cut?
Yes, we want the slab scanned before we cut. Some slabs have post-tension cables, steel strands held under tension, and cutting one can damage the structure or release that force near the people working. One scanning company advises pairing the building's structural records with a professional scan of the exact spot, so dig out any plans you have.
How long does concrete cutting take?
Deep, reinforced, indoor or hard-to-reach cutting can take most of a day on site, according to one national cost guide. If your cut is inside or in a tight spot, plan on the crew being there for much of the day, and I'll tell you what to expect for your job after I've seen it.
How do I get ready for a concrete cutting crew?
Have the cut lines marked and agreed on, water and electricity available for the saws, and a plan for the slurry before work starts. One concrete sawing trade group's specification puts those on the owner or hiring contractor, and I'll go over each one with you at the estimate so nothing is left to sort out on cutting day.
What is the best way to keep dust down when cutting concrete?
Keep water on the blade. Workplace safety guidance says applying water to the saw blade when cutting concrete substantially reduces the dust it makes, which is why we cut wet and plan the slurry cleanup ahead.
Will a patched section of driveway crack like the old one?
It's much less likely to when the base under it gets fixed, because a patch usually cracks for the same reason the old section did, soft or washed-out dirt underneath. When we pour back after a cut, we dig out and pack the subgrade, what the slab sits on, before any concrete goes in. If the budget is tight, I'd put the money into that base over a fancier finish, because nobody can get to it once it's covered.
Concrete work that often follows a cut
Concrete driveway building
Once a sunken or broken section is cut out, driveway work fills the gap, or replaces the whole driveway when the rest has failed too.
Concrete patio construction
Cutting a trench for a drain or trimming an old slab back often comes right before we pour a new patio or extend the one you have.
Concrete cutting in Gautier and nearby cities
Gautier Concrete is based in Gautier, MS, and cuts concrete across Jackson County and the cities around it. We have pages for 12 areas, including Ocean Springs and Biloxi, and we work in plenty of places in between.
Gautier, MS
Get your concrete cut planned right
The scan and the marks take some setting up, so calling early keeps them from holding up the day you want the work done.