Concrete cutting in Montgomery AL - clean openings in the right place on your slab
Need an opening cut in a floor, wall, driveway or patio? We check the slab first, then cut a clean edge with dust kept down.
Can you cut a new opening in my concrete slab?
Yes, and that's what concrete cutting in Montgomery, AL is for: making a clean new opening in a floor, wall, driveway or patio that's already poured, once we know the slab can spare the concrete.
Most calls start with something new that needs to go in, like a drain, a pipe, a post or a wider driveway, and an old slab sitting in the way. The price moves with the size and depth of the cut and the tool it calls for, and the start date mostly turns on whether the slab needs a structural review or a permit first, so I'll give you both once I've seen it.
Why people pick Keystone for concrete cutting
I'd rather you understand what you're paying for, so I'll explain why we cut where we do, and you can judge the work for yourself.
I run the job myself
I come out to look at your slab, and I'm on site running our crew when the cutting starts.
Owner on the phone
When you call, I'm the one who answers, so your questions go straight to the person doing the job.
Fully licensed and insured
We carry both, and I'll show you the paperwork before you decide anything.
Concrete since the farm
I learned concrete pouring barn pads and feed lot floors, and I've run this business since 2023.
Satisfaction guaranteed
That's our word on the job, and it starts with a call to (334) 215-4466 so I can see your slab.
Ways we handle concrete cutting
Before we cut an opening in a slab, I'll suggest a structural review so we know it won't weaken it. Then we pick the tool by the edge you need.
What happens when you call us to cut concrete in Montgomery?
We plan each cut around how you'll use the space and what the slab can handle, so you see where the line goes before the saw starts.
You get in touch
Call or send the form and tell us what you need cut. I answer the phone myself, so you'll talk to the person who comes out.
I look at the slab
I come out, look at the slab and the ground around it, measure, and ask how you'll use the space once it's opened up.
Your estimate
I write up the estimate after we've talked through the cut, the tool and any review the slab needs, and nothing moves until you say go.
The cut itself
Once you say go, we sort out the permit side, set up dust control and make the cut, and I walk you through the opening before we leave.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
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How much does concrete cutting cost in Montgomery, AL?
There's no set price, because the cost comes down to how big the opening is, how thick the concrete is and how much rebar, the steel bars that hold a slab together, the tool has to get through. A wall or a tight spot takes more setup than an open patio, and if your slab needs a structural review, that's a separate cost. I'll give you a figure once I've measured.
Will cutting an opening weaken my concrete slab?
It can, which is why a national engineering guide treats a new opening in an existing slab as a last resort and says the effect of each one on the slab's soundness has to be analyzed. If you want an opening, plan for that review before you book the cut, not after.
Should my slab be scanned before concrete cutting?
It's worth asking about, because a concrete scanning guidebook lists finding rebar and post-tension cables, steel cables pulled tight inside some slabs, as routine scanning work. Ask any crew you're considering whether they scan before they cut, and I'll talk it through with you when I look at your slab.
What is the best way to control dust when cutting concrete?
Water and ventilation are the two controls Oregon OSHA describes as known to work, with water keeping dust out of the air and ventilation capturing it. The same agency warns that cutting with a handheld power saw and no dust controls can expose workers to high levels of breathable silica dust, so ask each contractor how they handle it before you hire anyone. We cut with dust control in place.
How long does concrete cutting take?
The cut itself is usually the short part, and the wait is in what has to happen before it. A small round hole goes quicker than a long sawn opening or a section broken out, and a review or a permit can push the start back, so I'll give you a date after I've seen the job.
How do I get my house ready for a concrete cutting crew?
Clear furniture, vehicles, stored things and any loose debris out of the work area before we arrive, so the crew can set up without moving your belongings. If we've agreed to use your power and water, keep an outlet and a spigot where we can reach them.
What to know about concrete cutting in Montgomery
Most of the cutting we do around Montgomery is in older garage floors, patios and driveways, where someone needs a pipe run through, a section taken out or an opening widened, and we get the same calls in Millbrook and Prattville. We're based in Montgomery and work in the cities around it, so if you're not sure we come out your way, just ask.
Montgomery's building official issues permits to build, alter or repair structures, and the city's list names building, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical work but not concrete cutting, so it doesn't settle whether your cut needs one. Before we start, we check with the city or county office that covers your address, and if a permit is needed we pull it and plan the cut around any inspections. On the license side, Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Board counts anyone who remodels or repairs a home as a home builder once labor and materials go over $10,000, and its Legal Division answers questions if you're not sure a job crosses that line. If you'd like to ask the city about a permit yourself, call its inspections office at 334-625-2073, where you can also book an appointment to go over permits and inspections in person.
Talk to Keystone about your concrete cut
Call (334) 215-4466 or send the form, and mention whether the cut is in a floor, wall, driveway or patio so I know what to bring.