Removing concrete from your property can be a taxing ordeal, especially if the concrete has been there for many years. Without the right tools, there may be no way for you to get rid of it. But purchasing the equipment and doing the job yourself may not be the right solution. You won’t need the equipment once the job is done, and you likely don’t have formal training in removing concrete on your own. In situations like this, it’s best to turn to a professional concrete cutting company for help. There are many incentives you have to hire concrete cutting services instead of handling the job yourself.
Professionals Have More Knowledge and Experience
Professionals are more knowledgeable and experienced than the average person. They know what has to be done to remove the concrete without having it break apart. Professional concrete cutting companies will also have the experience to know which tools are best to penetrate through reinforced concrete. They also pay attention to details that you may otherwise overlook, such as how materials within the concrete may react to the drills that are used for concrete cutting.
Concrete that isn’t cut properly may crack or spail, and if there is concrete left in place, that cut needs to be clean, and the section you leave up has to be undamaged.
They Have the Proper Tools
The tools needed for concrete cutting aren’t found in your everyday toolbox. You’ll need concrete saws, diamond blades, and wall saws to get the job done correctly. The saws require special training to use safely, and only people who work in the industry are going to have that training completed.
Emergency Response
Many concrete cutting companies will offer emergency services after hours. That means that if a pipe breaks underneath your concrete or a wall ends up collapsing, you will have professional help getting the necessary cuts done.
Cost of Concrete Cutting
Some people may think that concrete cutting is highly expensive, but that isn’t the case. When you think about how much money you would have to spend to get the training for the job, or the necessary materials, hiring a professional concrete cutting company is significantly cheaper. You also have to consider that this is often a one-time job. Buying equipment so you can use it only once isn’t recommended. Instead, let a professional concrete cutting company handle everything and take their equipment with them when the job is done.
Concrete Visions Will Get The Job Done Right
Concrete Visions has been working with clients for over 25 years. Our G&M Services installers are certified with the industry’s major firestop product manufacturers. As part of our firestop service, we can assess abnormal field conditions and, with the manufacturer’s technical support assistance, provide engineering judgments in a timely fashion to comply with contract specifications. Our Field Mechanics undergo ongoing training, including mandatory monthly safety meetings, weekly Toolbox Talks where safety and equipment information is shred, and trainings on safe work standards and safety best practices.