Concrete cutting in Lancaster CA - clean, straight cuts right where you want them
Need a trench for a drain, a hole for a pipe or a slab section out? We cut it straight and find the steel first.
Concrete cutting without the guessworkfor Lancaster homes and businesses
You need a drain line under the patio, a hole for a pipe, or a bad section of driveway out before new concrete goes in. Concrete cutting does that with saws for straight lines and a core drill for round holes, so the edges land where you chose instead of where a jackhammer felt like stopping.
The price moves with how long and deep the cut runs, how much steel is inside, where it sits and whether the pieces get hauled off. The schedule mostly turns on the scan and on whether a permit is needed. I come out, measure and put it in writing, with what's included and what isn't.
If your job needs a permit, we handle it. A cut is permanent, so I'd rather know what's inside the slab and exactly where the line goes before anybody fires up a saw.
You'll know where every cut goes and what it costs before we start, so call (661) 952-4153 and tell me what needs opening up.
Concrete cutting for slabs, walls and holes
The saw we bring depends on where the cut sits and how thick the concrete is, so tell us both when you call and we'll match the method to the job.
Flat sawing slabs
A walk-behind flat saw cuts driveways, patios and garage floors in straight lines for trench lines, openings or a whole section coming out.
Wall sawing
Vertical or steep concrete gets a wall saw that runs along a track, and thick or heavily reinforced sections may call for a wire saw instead.
Hand sawing tight spots
Corners, steps and spots too tight for the big saws get a hand saw, so the cut line carries all the way into the corner.
Core drilling round holes
Pipes, drains and conduit need round holes, so we core drill them with a hollow bit that lifts out a clean plug instead of breaking up the slab.
Why Lancaster calls L&M for concrete cuttingand the concrete poured after it
You deal with me from the first look to the last walkthrough, and the crew that shows up cuts the way I was taught, dead straight or not at all.
The owner measures every cut
I come out myself to look at the job and measure it. The cutting is done by a crew I trained, so the work matches what I told you.
Fully licensed and insured
Ask to see both before we start. The state licensing board has a class that covers concrete sawing, breaking and coring, so it's fair to ask any cutter what they hold.
We pour what comes next
Most cuts make room for new concrete, and since we also do concrete driveway building and concrete patio construction, we cut with the next pour in mind.
In business since 2013
I learned under a foreman who made me redo forms until they were dead straight, and I've run this business the same way since 2013.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's the promise. It's also why I'd rather pass on a job than make a cut I'd have to apologize for, because concrete doesn't give you a second try.
A written quote for your cutfrom L&M in Lancaster
Tell us the surface, a rough cut length and any patched pockets along the slab edge. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate, no pressure and no obligation.
How a cutting job runsfrom first call to walkthrough
You get one person to talk to and a written estimate that says what's included and what isn't, so there's nothing to figure out on cutting day.
Call or send the form
Call (661) 952-4153 or use the form and tell us what needs cutting, about how long the cut runs and what kind of concrete it is.
I come out and measure
I look at the site, measure, and ask what the cut is for and what might be under it, then send you a written estimate.
Scan, permit and cut lines
Once you hire us, we arrange the scan, sort out any permit and mark the cut lines with you, so the saw follows a line you've already seen.
Our crew makes the cut
Our crew saws or core drills on the marked lines, then breaks out and hauls the pieces away if your quote includes it.
Cleanup and walkthrough
We clean up the grit and slurry, then walk the job with you before we call it done, so you see every cut for yourself.
Concrete cutting questions
How much does concrete cutting cost in Lancaster, CA?
Professional concrete saw cutting usually costs about $4 to $15 per linear foot across the US, and that covers the sawing only. Thicker or reinforced slabs cost more per foot, round holes are core drilled and priced separately, and on a small job the cost of bringing out the crew and saw can matter more than the per-foot rate. Your written estimate gives the number for your cut.
What is the best way to compare concrete cutting quotes?
Check what each one covers beyond the sawing, because sawing and removing concrete are separate jobs and some cutters leave the cut panels right where they lie. Breaking, lifting, hauling and disposal can add more than the cut itself, and scanning is easy to leave off a quote, so ask about both. Ours says plainly whether hauling is included.
Does my slab need a scan before cutting?
Often, yes, because a radar scan before the saw starts shows the steel rebar, post-tension cables, pipes and conduit you can't see from the surface. Hitting one of those is the expensive kind of surprise. We arrange the scan before we cut.
How do I know if my house has a post-tension slab?
A line of small patched pockets along the slab edge is one sign, because that's where the tensioned cables, called tendons, end. One company's checklist says homeowners shouldn't drill or cut a post-tension slab themselves, and advises hiring a scanning contractor to find the tendons and a qualified engineer to approve the cut. If you see those pockets, mention them when you call.
Who can pull a permit for concrete work in Lancaster?
Only an owner who lives at the property or a properly licensed contractor can pull one from Lancaster's Building and Safety office. We check which office covers your address, and if your cut needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and inspections. On a permitted job the city wants at least 65% of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste recycled or salvaged, with receipts before the final inspection, so we keep the disposal receipts.
What happens to the dust and slurry when you cut concrete?
We keep the dust down and the slurry, the wet grit a saw leaves behind, out of the storm drain. California requires a dust reduction system whenever powered tools cut, grind, core or drill concrete, so it's fair to ask which one a crew is bringing, and state stormwater guidance says slurry shouldn't be allowed into storm drains or creeks.
Concrete cutting around Lancaster
We're based in Lancaster and cut slabs for homes and small businesses here and in the cities around it, including Palmdale and Quartz Hill. Pick your city below, or call and tell us where the job is.
Get your concrete cutting quote in LancasterCall L&M or send the form
We answer 6 AM to 10 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 PM on weekends, so call (661) 952-4153 or send the form and you'll have a written price for your concrete cutting before anyone picks up a saw.