Concrete cutting in Dickinson ND - clean cuts with the right saw for the job
Who does concrete cutting in Dickinson, ND?
Vertex Dickinson Concrete does concrete cutting in Dickinson and the cities around it, from straight cuts in slabs and walls to round holes for pipes, drains and conduit. I come out to look first because the concrete you have decides the saw, and our own crew does the cutting with me there running it.
Most calls start with a change you want to make. Maybe it's a trench across the basement floor for a new drain line, an opening in a foundation wall, or a cracked section cut out ahead of a new driveway or a patio extension. A saw leaves a straight, clean edge, so the new work meets the old without a ragged break.
The price mostly follows how thick and how steel-heavy your concrete is and whether the pieces get hauled away. The schedule follows whether a scan has to come first and what the City of Dickinson needs. I'll look at all of that when I come out, and you'll get a price for your own job.
Before the blade touches anything, we settle two things with you. One is whether the cut pieces come out or stay where they are, and the other is how the slurry, the gray mud the saw makes from water and concrete dust, gets cleaned up.
What every cut takes
- A scan when the concrete calls for one
- Flat saws for level slabs
- Wall saws for walls and steep faces
- Core drills for round pipe and drain holes
- A permit check with the city first
- Slurry and pieces settled up front
What to weigh before booking concrete cutting
What moves the price
Thick, steel-heavy slabs cost more per foot than thin, easy-to-reach ones, and walls often run higher. On a small job, bringing out the crew and saw can outweigh the per-foot rate.
What the timing turns on
Most of the wait comes before the saw starts, while we check with the city, scan if the concrete needs it, and line up hauling for the pieces.
Gas or electric saw inside
Indoors, the cutting industry's spec says the owner or contractor must provide ventilation meeting OSHA standards for engine-powered saws. Electric, hydraulic and pneumatic saws are other options, and we'll pick one together.
Concrete cutting questions from Dickinson
How much does concrete cutting cost per foot in Dickinson?
Professional concrete saw cutting across the US usually costs about $4 to $25 per linear foot, and that's for the sawing alone. Cutting and hauling the concrete out are separate jobs, some cutters leave the panels in place, and round holes for pipes and drains are usually core drilled and priced differently, so check what each quote covers. My estimate spells out whether the pieces come out or stay.
How do I know which saw my concrete cutting job needs?
The concrete you have decides the saw, so I look at where the cut sits and how thick and steel-heavy it is before picking one. Flat saws make straight cuts in level slabs, wall saws that ride on a track handle walls and steep faces, hand saws reach tight spots and small openings, and wire saws take on thick or heavily reinforced sections.
How do I find out if there's rebar or pipe in my slab before cutting?
A scan before cutting finds rebar, the steel bars set in concrete for strength, along with pipes, conduit and anything else buried in it, and structural or post-tensioned concrete may need one before the saw starts. Post-tensioned slabs have steel cables pulled tight inside them, so if you're cutting a structural floor or wall, plan for the scan up front. I'll tell you at the estimate whether yours should have one.
Who issues permits for concrete work on City property in Dickinson?
The City of Dickinson's Engineering Department issues permits for work on City right-of-way and City property, and its list names concrete, excavation, driveway and stormwater work, not concrete cutting. Building permits for Dickinson and the rest of Stark County go through the city, so I check with the city on every job before we start, handle the permits that fall to us and help you with any that fall to you. If the cut leads to digging, state law says to call 811 at least 48 hours ahead, and the utilities mark their lines for free with markings that stay good for 21 days.
Does a concrete cutting contractor need a license in North Dakota?
Yes, once a job's cost, value or price is over $4,000, the person doing the work has to be licensed as a contractor in North Dakota. You can search the state's registered contractors to see whether a license is in good standing. We're licensed and insured, and we've been at this since 2017.
How soon should control joints be cut in a new concrete slab?
Joints in fresh concrete should be sawn as soon as the surface can take the blade without raveling, which is stones tearing loose along the cut, and with a regular saw that's generally within 4 to 12 hours depending on the weather. Control joints are grooves that give a slab a planned place to crack, so a late cut lets it pick its own spots. Concrete can still crack a little, but a well-timed joint usually keeps it in a line you chose.
Concrete cutting near you
We're based in Dickinson and cut concrete there and in the cities around it. Pick Dickinson below, or call (701) 495-9954 if your city isn't listed.
Other concrete work
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
Get a free estimate for your cut
Tell us what the cut is for, wall or floor, and whether it's indoors. We'll reply within one business day to set up your free on-site estimate, no obligation.