CanaCore
DEMOLITION SPECIALTY

Floor Sawing

Professional Concrete Slab Cutting Services

Expert concrete floor sawing for slab removal, trenching, and control joints. Our certified operators use precision equipment to cut straight, clean lines through any concrete floor thickness.

What Is Floor Sawing?

Floor sawing (also called slab sawing) cuts horizontal concrete surfaces using walk-behind or track-mounted saws with diamond blades. This process creates precise cuts for slab removal, trenching for plumbing or electrical, control joints, or creating access to underground utilities. Professional floor sawing produces straight, accurate cuts with controlled depth, minimal dust, and no damage to surrounding concrete. It's essential for any project requiring concrete floor modifications without jackhammers or rough breaking.

2-6 hours
Per Cut
Up to 24"
Depth
Straight Cuts
Straight Cuts

Precision depth control

Floor Sawing Applications

Professional slab cutting for every floor modification need

Slab Removal for Plumbing

Slab Removal for Plumbing

Cut and remove concrete slabs to access and replace underground plumbing.

Floor Drain Installation

Floor Drain Installation

Cut trenches for new floor drains, sump pumps, and drainage systems.

Concrete Floor Leveling

Concrete Floor Leveling

Remove high spots and uneven sections to create level floor surfaces.

Control Joint Cutting

Control Joint Cutting

Cut expansion joints in new concrete to control cracking and movement.

Basement Lowering

Basement Lowering

Cut and remove sections of basement slab for underpinning and ceiling height increase.

Equipment Pad Removal

Equipment Pad Removal

Remove concrete pads, footings, and industrial equipment foundations.

Our Step-by-Step Process

From layout to clean removal and disposal

01

Site Assessment

1-2 hours

Scan for utilities, verify slab thickness, and plan cutting layout.

02

Layout & Marking

1 hour

Mark cut lines, verify measurements, and prepare work area.

03

Safety Setup

30 mins

Set up dust extraction, barriers, and ensure proper ventilation.

04

Precision Sawing

2-6 hours

Execute cuts with walk-behind or track saw using diamond blades.

05

Concrete Removal

2-4 hours

Break out and remove cut concrete sections. Dispose of debris.

06

Site Cleanup

1-2 hours

Vacuum slurry, clean floor surface, and restore work area.

Professional Sawing Equipment

Industrial tools for efficient concrete floor cutting

Walk-Behind Slab Saws

Deep cuts in horizontal surfaces

Diamond Saw Blades

Clean cutting through reinforced concrete

Dust Extraction Systems

Minimal airborne dust

Concrete Breakers

Remove cut sections efficiently

Scanning Equipment

Locate rebar and post-tension cables

Disposal Equipment

Safe debris removal and disposal

SAFE EXECUTION

Precision & Safety Standards

Every cut executed with precision and safety protocols

Cutting Precision

  • Accurate depth control
  • Straight, clean cut lines
  • Minimal surrounding damage
  • Smooth cut edges

Safety Protocols

  • Utility location before cutting
  • Proper dust and slurry control
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Site protection and barriers

Professional Service

  • Certified saw operators
  • Industrial-grade equipment
  • Complete debris removal
  • CanaCore quality oversight

CanaCore cut a 30-foot trench in our basement slab for new plumbing. The cuts were laser-straight, they controlled the dust perfectly, and removed all the concrete the same day. The plumber said it was the cleanest trench work he'd ever seen. Fast, professional, and worth every penny!

Brian & Melissa H.
Richmond Hill, ON • Plumbing Trenching

Need Floor Sawing Services?

Get a free quote for your concrete floor cutting project. CanaCore delivers precision cuts with minimal disruption.

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