Concrete cutting in Key West FL - straight cuts with the mess cleaned up
Need a slab section out, a trench for a pipe or a wall opening? We cut it straight and clean up after.
Concrete cutting means sawing straight lines through a slab or wall so a section can come out cleanly. I come out first to see whether it's a slab or a wall and check for pipes, wires and cables before we set a cut date.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Straight cuts and a clean site after
I come out myself
I come out to look at the job, and our crew of form setters and finishers works with me.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured for the cutting work we do on homes and properties across the island.
What is concrete cutting, and when do you need it?
Concrete cutting in Key West means sawing straight, clean lines through a floor, driveway, sidewalk or wall so you can take out a section, cut a trench for a pipe or open a wall for a door. We're based in Key West and work across the island and the cities around it, and since some addresses that read Key West fall under the county, we check which office covers yours first. The price moves with how many feet we cut, how thick the concrete is, how much steel sits inside it and whether it's a slab or a wall, because each of those changes the saw and the number of passes. The schedule turns mostly on the checks before the cut and on any permit, and when a job calls for one, we handle the paperwork with the city's Building Department. Your written estimate gives you the scope and the price for your own job.
How do you know your concrete needs cutting?
One section cracked and sinking
Part of the driveway or walk has cracked and dropped while the rest still sits flat. Cutting it out on a straight line lets that piece be replaced without tearing up the whole slab.
A line has to go under
A plumber or electrician needs to get under the floor or run a new line across it. A trench cut gives them a clean channel instead of a broken-up hole.
A wall that needs a doorway
You want a door, window or pass-through where solid concrete stands now. That's wall sawing, and it starts with the structural question before anyone sets a cut date.
Old concrete in the way
A slab sits right where you want a new patio, step or planting bed. A straight cut takes out only what has to go and leaves a clean edge to pour against.
How a concrete cutting job runs
You call or send the form
- Call (645) 300-7417 or use the form
- Tell us if it's slab or wall
- Say what needs to come out
- Ask anything before I come out
I visit and measure
- I come out and look myself
- I measure and ask how you'll use it
- You get a written scope and price
- City paperwork done before a cut date
We check, then cut
- I check for pipes, wires and cables
- Cut lines marked and measured twice
- The right saw for slab or wall
- Our crew cuts with me on site
Cleanup and walk-through
- Slurry and cuttings cleaned up
- We walk the finished cuts with you
- Clean edges ready for new concrete
- Questions answered before we leave
Ask for a free concrete cutting estimate
Tell us the surface, the cut length, whether you're in the Historic District and any structural drawings. We reply within one business day to set up a free estimate at your property, no obligation.
Concrete cutting questions we hear
Here are the questions Key West owners ask before we cut. If yours isn't here, call (645) 300-7417 and ask me directly.
Which concrete saw is right for my job in Key West?
A flat saw fits slabs like driveways, patios and floors, and a wall saw fits openings in walls, so the first thing I ask is which one you have. Very thick or heavily reinforced concrete can change the plan, as the methods above explain, and your written scope names the method.
How much does concrete cutting cost in Key West?
Professional concrete cutting across the US usually costs about $3 to $10 per linear foot, which is a national figure, not a Key West quote. Your own price comes from your job, so I measure on site and you get a written scope with the price.
Do I need a permit to cut concrete in Key West?
Key West requires a building permit for work over $1,000, labor included, or for any structural change, and it exempts non-structural work that's all interior and under $1,000. A new wall opening can count as structural, so ask early, and you can check the rules on the city's building and permitting page.
How do you keep concrete slurry out of Key West storm drains?
When we cut wet, we contain the slurry and clean it up, away from storm drains. The city says storm drains carry runoff into nearshore waters with minimal filtration, so on the island, whatever goes down a drain ends up in the water around us.
Should a post-tensioned slab be scanned before concrete cutting?
One scanning firm advises having a post-tensioned slab, one built with steel cables pulled tight inside it, professionally scanned before cutting, since scanning can help find those cables, steel bars and conduit. If you're not sure what's in your slab, tell me at the visit and we'll sort it out before the saw comes.
What should I have ready before you cut my slab or wall?
Pull out the latest structural drawings and any post-tensioning records if you have them, as the same scanning firm advises. It also says drawings and visual clues help but fall short of proving the path is clear by themselves, which is why we still check before cutting.
Work that often follows a cut
- Service
Concrete driveway building
When a cracked or sunken section of driveway comes out, a new pour fills the gap or replaces the whole drive on a properly packed base.
Read more Concrete driveway building - Service
Concrete patio construction
If you're cutting out old concrete to make room for an outdoor space, a new patio can go in against the clean edge we leave.
Read more Concrete patio construction - Service
Concrete sidewalk building
When a walk has cracked or lifted in places, cutting out the bad sections and pouring new ones keeps the rest of the path in use.
Read more Concrete sidewalk building
Get a free estimate for your cut
Request an estimate- VisitKey West, FL 33040
- Call(645) 300-7417
- Emailoffice@keywestconcretecompany.com
- HoursMon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Concrete cutting around Key West
We're based in Key West and work across the island and the cities around it. Pick your area below, or call (645) 300-7417 if yours isn't listed.