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How to Cut Concrete Slabs Efficiently

1 November 2016

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The idea of trying to cleanly and safely cut through concrete can be intimidating. In basic construction, one of the most common tasks that presents itself is the modification of existing concrete.

Whether it be a foundation, a wall, sidewalk, or anchor slab, it is hard to know if you have the right expertise and the right tools to get the job done. Cobra Concrete Cutting provides safe and efficient services, and is available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns.

What should I consider before cutting?

Our skilled and highly trained employees set about their jobs with safety in mind: both theirs, yours, and your property’s. Are you afraid there may be pipes, cables, lines, or other dangerous objects lurking under your concrete? Cobra has the ability to examine underneath concrete with ground penetrating radar as a way to visualize where they can make cuts. This way, Cobra can safely proceed while cutting your slab without having worry about disturbing a gas line or electrical conduit. This state of the art method is safe, quick, and precise. The first thing Cobra looks for is any objects under the surface. The team will mark the items on the surface to alert our employees or any other workers you may have.

Does Cobra have the right equipment for my job?

Are you concerned with the thickness of the concrete slab? Cobra has a wide range of slab saws that can cut through a thickness of up to 32 inches. The slab saws come in both electric and gas (diesel). When operated by our technicians, they are very effective and efficient. If you are worried that the job requires special equipment, or that the job might not require any heavy-duty machinery, we have the right tools to finish any concrete job. We have hydraulic and electric handheld saws, that can cut thinner slabs up to six inches. In the case of a larger job, like a wall opening, we have chainsaws for cost-effective and precise cutting. No concrete slab is too thick or thin, too oddly placed, or too difficult to shape. We have our machinery regularly inspected, and performing properly for your job.

If you are a busy, hardworking professional, then you do not have time for surveying, scanning, restricting an area, or worrying over specific machinery and equipment. We take the guesswork out of trying to choose, rent, or maintain your own machinery, which frees up your time to start new consultations or work with other clients. Sometimes the easiest way to perform a job like this is to contact a professional company that specializes in the task at hand. It can save you valuable time, money, and resources. Cobra Concrete is the cutting edge of concrete services in the Chicago area. Contact us today, and we will safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively provide the service you need.

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