Concrete cutting in Midland TX - clean, straight cuts right where you need them
Need a hole for a pipe, a broken panel removed or a doorway in a wall? We make the cut clean and straight.
- Questions before the saw We ask where the cut goes, how thick it is and what gets hauled.
- Scanned when in doubt If tension cables are possible, we scan and get sign-off first.
- Hauling spelled out Your estimate shows whether removal is included or just the sawing.
- Straight talk up front We tell you what to expect before the cut and after.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
How do you know your concrete needs a cut?
Most cutting calls start with a pipe, a leak or a broken section. Catching it early means a small, clean cut instead of tearing out more slab than you have to.
One broken driveway panel
One section is cracked through or has sunk while the rest sits fine. A saw cut lets that piece come out alone, before the break spreads into the good slab.
A new pipe needs a way through
Adding a drain, vent or conduit means getting through a slab or wall. A cored hole does that neatly, while a hammer usually cracks more than it opens.
A wet spot on the floor
A damp patch on a slab floor often points to a leaking line underneath. A clean cut gets the plumber to it, and waiting lets the leak keep running.
A wall that needs a doorway
You want a door, window or pass-through where solid concrete stands now. That takes a careful saw cut, and putting it off usually means working around finished rooms later.
Old slab in the way
An addition, a pool or a bigger patio is planned where part of the slab sits. A straight cut saves the part you're keeping instead of replacing it all.
Water pooling with no way out
Water sits on the slab or runs toward the house after a rain. A cut trench for a drain line can carry it off before it works its way under the slab.
How we handle concrete cutting in Midland
Before the saw comes out, I ask where the cut goes, how thick the slab or wall is and whether you want the pieces hauled off, because sawing and hauling are two separate jobs and you should know which one you're paying for. Concrete cutting covers straight saw lines through slabs and walls, plus core drilling, which makes round holes so a pipe, drain or conduit can pass through. If there's any chance your slab has tension cables in it, the steel strands pulled tight inside some foundations, we get it scanned and signed off before anything gets cut, since those cables are under heavy load. Then we pick the saw that fits the cut, mark the lines and make the cuts. The price moves with how much you're cutting, how thick and how heavily reinforced the concrete is, whether the work is inside and whether you want removal, and the schedule mostly turns on any permit and any scan. Your written estimate lists what's included and what isn't.
A lot of cutting jobs come right before new concrete. When a cracked or sunken section comes out, we can pour the replacement as part of our concrete driveway building work, and when part of an old slab gets cut back for an addition or a bigger yard, concrete patio construction picks up where the saw stopped.
What happens when you call us about a cut in Midland?
From your first call to the final walk-through, the job runs in four steps, and you know what's included before anything gets cut.
Call or send the form
Call (432) 219-6562 or send the form with what you need cut. I come out, measure, check the thickness and ask what the opening is for.
Get your written estimate
I leave you a written estimate that lists the cutting and, separately, any breaking and hauling, so you can see what's included and what isn't.
Clear the permit, then cut
Once you say go, we sort out any permit and any scan and wait for both before starting. Then our crew lead runs the saw work.
Walk the job together
I walk the finished job with you and look over every cut and edge. If hauling was in your estimate, the pieces are gone by then.
Why Midland homeowners call R&C Midland Concrete Construction
The owner writes your estimate
I come out myself to look and measure, so the person pricing your cut is the one who walks it with you after.
In concrete since 2017
I started this business in 2017 after years of dirt work, so I pay attention to what's under a slab.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask about it at the estimate, because a saw cutting your house or driveway is not a risk you should carry.
City or county, checked first
Inside city limits or out in the county, we check which office handles your job before scheduling, so that's settled up front.
Get a written estimate for your concrete cut
Tell us where the cut goes, about how long it is, whether you want the pieces hauled off and whether you have slab drawings. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Examples of concrete saw work
Look through these examples of saw cuts, cored holes and wall openings to see what clean concrete cutting usually looks like when it's done right.
Questions about concrete cutting
Here are the questions we hear most about cutting slabs and walls around Midland. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and ask about your own job.
How much does concrete cutting cost in Midland, TX?
Concrete saw cutting across the US usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot, and that covers the sawing, not breaking up or hauling the pieces. Reinforced or deeper slabs commonly land at the top of that range, and on a small job a minimum charge or the cost of bringing the crew and saw out may set the price more than the footage does. I'll give you your own number in a written estimate after I see the cut.
Does the price of concrete cutting include hauling the concrete away?
Not always, because a cutter may make the cuts and leave the panels right where they are. Breaking up, hauling and disposal can add more than the sawing itself, so ask whether a quote covers removal before you compare prices. Our written estimate says plainly whether hauling is in it.
How can I tell if my slab is post-tensioned?
The house drawings, the builder or the original permit set will usually tell you, and if you still aren't sure, one company's guide on these slabs says to treat it as post-tensioned. That guide says a row of small patched pockets along the slab edge, or rust stains at the foundation edge, can mark where the strands run. It also says to bring in a concrete scanning contractor to find them and a qualified engineer to approve the cut, so those come first in the plan.
Do I need a permit to cut concrete in Midland?
Midland's permit list doesn't name concrete cutting, so the way to know for your cut is to ask the city's Code Administration at 432-685-7390. The city issues residential permits for new construction, additions, remodeling, repairs and detached accessory buildings, expects most construction projects to use a licensed and bonded contractor registered with the city, and requires a permit for all work on commercial buildings. When a permit is needed, you or a licensed and bonded contractor representing you gets it, work starts only once it's issued, and we can apply as your contractor or help you through it yourself. If the job means digging, Texas law has the owner or contractor notify 811 at least two business days ahead, not counting weekends and holidays.
What is the best way to cut an opening in a thick concrete wall?
For thick or heavily reinforced sections, a wire saw is the tool made for it, while wall saws run on a track and hand saws reach tight spaces and smaller openings. Which one fits depends on where the cut goes and how thick the concrete is. Have those two things ready when you call, and we'll match the saw to the wall.
How do I get concrete cut inside my house without a big mess?
Plan on the cutter controlling water, slurry and dust, because indoor jobs may need water management, slurry recovery, ventilation, barriers or dust extraction. Those steps are part of the work, not add-ons, and they're a big reason indoor cutting may cost more. Slurry is the wet sludge a saw leaves behind, and the trade's hand-sawing standard calls for agreeing on how it's collected and disposed of before work starts.
Cities we cut concrete in
We're based in Midland and also work in Odessa, Big Spring, West Odessa and other cities nearby. Pick yours below or call about your job.
Tell us where your concrete cut needs to go
If you have slab drawings or the builder's name, send them with your message, since they can answer the cable question before I come out.