Concrete cutting in Mission TX - clean cuts planned around what's inside the slab
Need room for a new pipe, drain or conduit line through old concrete? We find what's inside first, then cut it clean.
Concrete cutting starts with what's inside
At United Mission Concrete, concrete cutting in Mission, TX usually means opening concrete that's already there, like a trench across a slab for a new drain or pipe, or a round hole for conduit. Flat saws cut straight lines across slabs, wall saws work on walls, and core drills bore the holes.
The price turns on how long and deep the cut runs, how much steel is inside and whether the pieces get hauled off. The schedule turns on scanning and any permit. I find out what's inside before we cut, and if a slab might be post-tensioned, built with steel cables pulled tight inside it, we stop for a scan and an engineer's okay. Your quote breaks it all down.
- Steel and pipes located before cutting
- The right saw for the slab or wall
- Straight, even cut lines
- A quote that says who hauls the pieces
Cut only, or the whole job
Sawing concrete and taking it away are separate jobs, so two quotes for the same cut can cover very different work. Know which one you're asking for.
Cut lines only
- When it suits
- You or another trade will break out and haul the pieces.
- What it takes
- Saw cuts only, with the panels left sitting in place.
Cut and haul off
- When it suits
- Most pipe, drain and conduit openings where you want a clean, open trench.
- What it takes
- Sawing, breaking the panels free and hauling the concrete off your property.
Cut, remove, repour
- When it suits
- The opening gets filled back in once the new line is in.
- What it takes
- Sawing and removal, then fresh concrete patched in to meet the old slab.
How a cutting job runs
Call or send the form
Call (956) 379-6556 or send the form, and tell us where the cut goes and what it's for.
I measure and quote
I come out myself, measure the cut, look at the slab and how water moves across it, and write a quote that spells out each part.
We locate what's inside
Before the first cut we find the steel, pipes and conduit, which may take a scan, then mark the cut line where you want it.
Permit and date
When a permit's needed we apply, and the city says to allow 3 to 5 business days to pick it up, so your date comes after that.
Cut and clean up
Our crew cuts wet to keep dust down, I'm on site with them, and we clean up and haul whatever the quote covers.
What to sort out before we cut
These points decide which saw we bring, whether a scan comes first and what your quote covers, so it helps to know them before I come out.
Where the cut goes
Hand saws reach tight spots and small openings, while wire saws handle thick or heavily reinforced sections, so tell us clearly where the cut is and how big it needs to be.
Whether it's post-tensioned
A guide from Tension1 advises leaving these slabs to hired pros, with a scanning contractor to find the cables and an engineer to approve the opening.
Water and power
A saw crew needs water and electricity at the cut, and one industry spec makes that the owner's job, so we'll ask how both will reach the work area.
Part of a bigger job
If the cut is there to tie a new concrete patio or a wider concrete driveway into old concrete, we plan the cut line and the new pour together.
Concrete cutting up close
Look for straight, even cut lines, clean edges with little chipping and core holes sized to the pipe. Open any photo to see the detail.
Tell us where the cut goes
Tell us where the cut goes, slab or wall, its length and any patched pockets on the edge. We reply within one business day to book a free, no-obligation estimate.
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(956) 379-6556Questions about cutting concrete
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How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Mission, TX?
Professional slab saw cutting across the US usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot for the sawing itself. Thick or heavily reinforced slabs run more per foot than thinner, easy-to-reach ones, and on a small job a minimum charge can matter more than the per-foot rate.
Does the price for cutting concrete include hauling the pieces away?
Not always, because sawing concrete and taking it away are separate jobs, and some cutters make the cut lines and leave the panels in place. Ask whether a price covers removing the cut pieces. Our quote says plainly whether hauling is in it.
How can I tell if my concrete slab is post-tensioned?
One sign, according to Tension1, is a row of small patched pockets spaced along the slab edge, where the cables end. Plenty of owners aren't sure, so tell us if you see pockets like that, because it changes how we plan the job.
What concrete work needs a permit in Mission, TX?
The City of Mission requires a permit for any concrete or asphalt slab with a value of $100 or more, and needed work started without one faces a double permit fee and possible municipal court citations. We're licensed and insured, handle the application when one's needed, and check with the city instead of guessing.