What is concrete wall sawing?
Wall sawing is a method for forming planned straight cuts and openings in concrete walls and structural elements. It is useful when an opening needs a defined outline and the concrete section must be considered as part of a wider building modification.
Opening dimensions and cut layout
For a doorway, window or service opening, supply the finished width and height, wall thickness and the drawing that identifies its position. Explain whether the opening reaches an existing edge or sits entirely within the wall, and identify nearby finishes that need to be retained.
Cutting and section removal
An opening involves more than its outline. The section to be cut, its support and the route for taking it away need to be reviewed together. Tell us about lifting access, available space, occupied areas and the party coordinating any structural design or temporary support.
Common project requirements
- Door and window openings
- Mechanical and service openings
- Planned wall modifications
- Concrete section cutting
What to send for a quote
- Opening dimensions and wall thickness
- Marked-up drawings or clear photographs
- Access to the cutting area
- Who is responsible for support and removal
Don’t have every detail yet? Tell us what you know. The team can discuss what else is needed.
What affects pricing
- Opening size, cut length, wall thickness and material.
- Access to the wall, setup positions and the planned cutting sequence.
- Support, lifting, removal, slurry handling and working-window restrictions.
The office reviews these factors before scope and pricing are agreed. A requested date is subject to confirmed availability.
Planning the work
- Provide the proposed cut layout and identify structural or service information that affects it.
- Review access, support, lifting and the removal route before agreeing the cutting sequence.
- Confirm the boundaries between cutting, section removal, disposal, framing and reinstatement.
Scope and responsibilities
The cutting service does not establish whether a structural alteration is suitable. Include the project’s design and approval requirements. Support, lifting, removal and new framing should be specifically identified in the quote.
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