Concrete Cutting uses diamond wall saws and floor saws to make accurate openings, trenches and joints in concrete and masonry with little vibration. Through Demolitions South Africa you send one request and concrete cutting specialists can reply with prices.
Describe your job once to get concrete cutting quotes.
Get Concrete Cutting QuotesWhat Concrete Cutting Includes
- Floor sawing for trenches, joints and slab sections.
- Wall sawing for door, window and service openings.
- Wire sawing for thick sections, where offered.
- Removal of cut blocks.
- Water management and slurry control.
Projects Covered
- Door and window openings in walls.
- Trenches in floors for plumbing and drainage.
- Expansion and control joints.
- Cutting slabs for removal.
- Openings in suspended slabs for stairs and lifts (with engineer approval).
Scope Options and Exclusions
Scope options
- Cutting only.
- Cutting and removal of blocks.
- Cutting with lintel or support installation by others.
- Scanning before cutting.
Usually excluded
- Structural design for openings, which an engineer provides.
- Lintels, frames and making good, unless quoted.
- Locating services, unless scanning is included.
How It Works
- Assessment. The specialist checks material, thickness, reinforcement and what is behind the cut.
- Quotation. You get a quote per metre, per opening or per day, with removal and water control.
- Work. The marked lines are cut with diamond saws and the sections removed.
- Clearance. Blocks and slurry are removed and the area is cleaned.
Requests are accepted from all nine provinces. Matching depends on the service and on local contractor availability, so the number of replies can vary.
Concrete Cutting Prices
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark ranges, excluding VAT. Your quote depends on the site.
| Work | Ballpark price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Floor sawing, up to 100 mm deep | R180 to R450 per linear metre |
| Wall sawing, up to 200 mm deep | R900 to R2,500 per linear metre |
| Door opening in brick or concrete | R4,500 to R15,000 |
| Window opening | R3,500 to R10,000 |
| Minimum call-out | R1,500 to R3,500 |
What Affects the Price
- Material and thickness.
- Amount of reinforcement.
- Length of cut and number of openings.
- Access, height and water supply.
- Removal of cut sections.
- VAT.
What to Include in Your Request
- Location.
- What needs cutting (wall, floor, slab).
- Thickness and material.
- Size of openings or length of cuts.
- Photos and drawings.
- Whether an engineer has approved the opening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why cut instead of breaking?
Cutting gives clean, accurate edges with less vibration, noise and damage to the surrounding structure.
Do I need an engineer for an opening?
For load-bearing walls and suspended slabs, yes. The engineer specifies the opening and any support.
Is cutting messy?
Wet cutting makes slurry, which the contractor controls and removes. Dry cutting creates dust.
Can openings be cut in occupied buildings?
Yes, with protection and water control. Noise is lower than breaking.
Should I scan before cutting?
If there may be cables, pipes or post-tension tendons in the concrete, scanning first is strongly advised.
Describe your job once and get the best quote, fast.
Get Concrete Cutting QuotesGet the Best Quote, Fast
Keep it brief. Give your location, the service, the approximate size and a short description. With your consent, your enquiry is passed only to independent contractors suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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