Concrete cutting in White Plains NY - clean openings planned around what's inside
Need an opening in a wall or a section out of your slab? We scan it first, cut clean and vacuum up the mess.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
What concrete cutting is and when you need it
Concrete cutting opens up a slab or wall that's already there. We make straight saw cuts through floors and walls, and we core drill, which means boring a clean round hole, for pipes, drains and conduit. You'd call us when a drain line, a smaller wall opening or a worn-out section of your driveway has to go without wrecking the rest.
The price mostly comes down to the surface, how thick it is, how far the cut runs, and whether we're working inside your house or out in the open. The schedule turns on scanning and any permit, so I measure everything and put it in writing before a blade comes out.
Flat saws for slabs
Straight cuts across floor slabs, driveways and patios, run along a marked line.
Wall saws on a track
The saw rides a track mounted to the wall, so steep cuts stay straight.
Core drilling for pipes
A round bit bores clean holes for pipes, drains and conduit through slab or wall.
Hand and wire saws
Hand saws reach tight corners, and wire saws take on thick sections packed with steel.
Is cutting the right job for you?
Most of our work pours new concrete, and cutting opens up what's already there, so start with whether you're adding or taking away.
- Concrete driveway buildingThis pageA good fit when your driveway is cracked, sinking or ready to be poured new.
- Concrete patio constructionThis pageWorth a look if you want a plain, solid slab out back for chairs and a grill.
- Stamped concrete servicesThis pagePick this when you want the slab pressed with a stone or brick pattern.
- Concrete sidewalk buildingThis pageThe right call for a walk to the door or a broken run by the street.
- Garage floor concreteThis pageFor a garage slab that's pitted, cracked or uneven under the car.
- Decorative concreteThis pageChoose this when color and texture matter as much as the slab underneath.
- Concrete retaining wallsThis pageMakes sense when a slope in the yard needs holding back with a concrete wall.
- Concrete floor installationThis pageFor a new interior floor slab in a basement, addition or workspace.
- Concrete pool decksThis pageFor the area around a pool, sloped so water runs off instead of pooling.
- Concrete steps constructionThis pageGood when your front or back steps are crumbling or need building new.
- Slab foundation buildingThis pageFor a flat concrete base under a new garage, shed or addition.
- Foundation installationThis pageThe starting point when a new building needs full foundation walls under it.
- Concrete parking lot buildingThis pageSuits larger paved areas for a building, a church or a shared lot.
- Concrete footingsThis pageFor the buried concrete pads that carry posts, decks and walls.
- Foundation raisingThis pageWorth asking about when part of your house or slab has settled low.
- Concrete cuttingThis pageThe right choice when an existing slab or wall needs an opening or a section out.
Concrete cutting examples
Press any photo to see it bigger, and ask us about a cut you like.
Why White Plains calls Benchmark for cutting
I come out to every job
I look at the cut myself, measure it and write the estimate, and the small crew I trust does the work, usually with me on site.
Prep before the blade
I learned this trade one pour at a time on a concrete crew, and just like in a kitchen, the prep gets done before anything goes out.
Licensed and insured, easy to check
We're fully licensed and insured. Westchester County requires home improvement contractors to hold a county license, and you can check anyone on the county's list before hiring.
How a cutting job runs, start to finish
I explain each step in plain words as we go, and you can ask me anything along the way.
Call or send the form
Tell us where the cut goes and what it runs through, and we'll set up a visit.
I come out and measure
I look at the slab or wall, measure the cut and talk through what might be inside.
Your written estimate
You get the price in writing, spelling out what's included so you know what's in and what isn't.
Paperwork, scan and cut
We handle any permit, scan for what's inside, then cut wet and vacuum up the muddy runoff.
Clean up and walk-through
We clean up, and I walk the job with you so you can see every cut before we go.
Concrete cutting questions, answered
Here are straight answers on cost, scanning, permits and indoor cuts, and if yours isn't here, just ask me.
Ask me directly
Call (914) 259-5254 or send the form with anything else, and I'll answer it in plain words.
How much does concrete cutting cost in White Plains?
Professional slab saw cutting across the US usually runs about $4 to $15 per linear foot, and that covers the sawing. Many contractors price breaking, loading, hauling and disposal separately, and on a small job a minimum or trip charge can outweigh the per-foot rate. I'll measure yours and put a White Plains price in writing.
Does concrete need to be scanned before cutting?
Usually, yes, and it matters most where post-tension cables, steel strands pulled tight inside some slabs, or electrical conduit, plumbing or other utilities could be buried. Structural cuts commonly need a scan before cutting through, so allow time for that step. Before the blade touches anything, we find out what might be running inside.
Can you cut concrete safely inside my basement?
Yes, as long as the saw isn't gas-powered, because gas saws put out carbon monoxide indoors and an OSHA safety example recommends hydraulic or pneumatic equipment in closed spaces. Expect inside work to cost more, since it needs those tools plus ventilation, barriers or dust extraction. Our wet blade helps too, since OSHA says water cuts the dust substantially.
Do I need a permit to cut concrete in White Plains?
Possibly, so ask the city's DPW Code Enforcement office before any cut at the curb or sidewalk, since it issues right-of-way permits and its list names sidewalk repair and curb-line changes but not cutting itself. Structural changes like wall openings fall under the Department of Building's permit process, with inspections for stability and strength. We handle that paperwork when a job needs it.
Who is responsible for the sidewalk and curb in front of my house in White Plains?
You are, since the strip between your property line and the street is city right-of-way, and owners maintain its sidewalks and curbs. Its depth varies by lot, and your property survey shows where your line falls. For any digging, like drainage work, the city asks you to call Dig Safely NY at 811 first to avoid hitting utility lines.
Tell us about the cut for a free estimate
Send where the cut goes, the surface, rough length and, for street-side work, your survey. We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.
White Plains, NY 10601