Concrete Wall Sawing In The Lower Mainland
Wall sawing uses a diamond blade mounted on a track that is bolted to the wall, so the saw moves in perfectly straight lines. It is the cleanest way to cut a doorway, window or service opening through poured concrete, tilt-up panels and foundation walls.
Spec Sheet
We run both electric and hydraulic wall saws, from small residential jobs to large commercial openings. Wall sawing is a core part of selective demolition: it replaces noisy, vibrating jackhammers and gives precise stopping points where a section needs to separate from the rest of the building.
- Saw Types
- Electric and hydraulic, track-mounted
- Cuts
- Walls, slabs, roofs, beams and foundations
- Edges
- Straight, square and ready for framing
- Method
- Wet cutting with slurry capture
- Settings
- Homes, high-rises, warehouses and civil work
- Availability
- 24/7, including after-hours work
What Wall Sawing Is Used For
Doorway Openings
New interior doorways and basement suite entries through concrete walls.
Window Openings
New or enlarged windows, including egress windows for bedrooms.
HVAC Installation
Openings for large ducts, louvres and mechanical equipment.
Pipe Access
Openings to reach or reroute piping inside or behind walls.
Structural Repairs
Removing damaged sections cleanly so repairs can tie into sound concrete.
Selective Demolition
Taking out sections of wall or slab without disturbing what stays.
Why Wall Sawing Beats Jackhammering
A jackhammer breaks concrete by shattering it, which sends vibration through the structure, leaves ragged edges and can crack the concrete you meant to keep. A wall saw cuts instead, so the opening is exactly the size on the plan and the surrounding wall stays sound.
It is also quieter and far cleaner. With wet cutting, the dust stays in the slurry, and the cut section often comes out in one piece that can be lifted away rather than broken into rubble.
Planning A New Opening
Most new openings in a load-bearing or foundation wall need a building permit and an engineer’s detail for the header or lintel. We cut to the engineer’s dimensions, and we can talk through access, power and water before the day so the job runs on schedule.
Corners of an opening are finished by hand saw or core so the blade never overcuts into the wall that stays.
How It Works
A simple process, whether it is one core or a full floor.
Send The Job
Drawings, photos or rough sizes. A phone call works too.
Method And Quote
We choose the saw or rig, electric or diesel, and price the work.
Layout And Protection
Cut lines marked, floors covered, water and slurry contained.
Cut, Clean, Haul
Clean edges for the next trade, and the debris leaves with us.
Recent Wall Sawing Work
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Wall Sawing Questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (604) 340-5659.
How Thick A Wall Can You Cut?
Wall saws handle everything from thin partition walls to heavy foundation and structural walls. For very thick or heavily reinforced sections we may combine wall sawing with wire sawing. Send us the thickness and we will confirm the method.
Do I Need An Engineer For A New Opening?
Usually, yes, if the wall is structural or part of the foundation. The engineer specifies the opening size and the header. We cut to those dimensions.
Can You Cut Inside An Occupied Building?
Yes. We use electric saws indoors so there are no exhaust fumes, cut wet to control dust, and can work after hours to avoid disrupting tenants.
Will The Cut Piece Come Out In One Section?
Often, yes. Large sections are cut into pieces sized for safe lifting and removal, then hauled away.
Need Wall Sawing?
Send the size, location and a photo, and we will reply with a price.