Service
Flat Sawing
Walk-behind flat sawing for slabs, pavement, and bridge decks up to 24 inches deep.
About Flat Saw
Flat sawing (slab sawing) uses walk-behind diesel and electric saws to cut horizontal concrete and asphalt surfaces. We cut trenches for utilities, remove damaged sections, and create expansion joints — fast, accurate, and clean.
Flat sawing — also called slab sawing — is the most common form of concrete cutting on commercial and industrial jobsites. It uses a walk-behind saw with a diamond blade to cut horizontal surfaces like floors, parking decks, pavement, and bridge decks. At Reliable Concrete LLC, we run both diesel and electric flat saws so we can cut clean indoors and pull serious depth outdoors.
We use flat sawing for utility trenching, slab removal, expansion and control joints, bridge deck rehabilitation, and any time a long, straight cut is needed in a horizontal concrete surface. Cuts go up to 24 inches deep in a single pass. For occupied facilities like hospitals, casinos, schools, and operating industrial plants, we run electric saws with slurry vacuums to keep the work area clean and the air clear.
Every flat sawing job starts with a GPR scan to locate rebar, post-tension cables, and embedded conduit. That keeps your structure intact, your crews safe, and your schedule on track. We work across Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, New Orleans, Mobile, and the entire Gulf Coast region.
What you get
- ✓Cuts up to 24" deep
- ✓Diesel and electric power options
- ✓Indoor and outdoor capable
- ✓Slurry capture available
Common applications
- Slab and pavement removal
- Utility trenching
- Expansion and control joints
- Bridge deck rehabilitation
Our flat saw process
- 01
Layout & scan
We chalk the cut line, GPR-scan the slab, and confirm depth and direction with the GC or facility owner.
- 02
Saw selection
Diesel for outdoor and high-depth work. Electric for indoor and emissions-sensitive environments.
- 03
Slurry containment
Slurry vacuums and edge dams keep cutting water contained for indoor or sensitive sites.
- 04
Cut & inspect
We cut to depth in clean, controlled passes and verify the cut against the scope before moving on.
Why GCs choose us for flat saw
Up to 24 inches deep
Single-pass cutting depth most contractors only get from a sub-rental.
Diesel & electric
We bring both so we can cut outside on a deck or inside an occupied hospital wing.
Slurry control
Vacuums and edge dams keep cutting water from leaving the work area.
Long, straight runs
Trench cuts hundreds of feet long with consistent depth and clean shoulders.
Equipment we run
- ▸Husqvarna FS diesel flat saws
- ▸Husqvarna FS electric flat saws
- ▸ICS diamond blades for hard aggregate
- ▸Slurry vacuums and containment dams
Industries we serve
Frequently asked questions
What is flat sawing used for?
Flat sawing cuts horizontal concrete surfaces like slabs, pavement, parking decks, and bridge decks. It is used for utility trenching, slab removal, expansion joints, control joints, and any straight-line cut on a horizontal surface.
How deep can a flat saw cut?
Our walk-behind flat saws cut up to 24 inches deep in a single pass. For deeper cuts we can use a wall saw or wire saw.
Can you flat saw inside a building?
Yes. We bring electric flat saws and slurry vacuums for indoor work in hospitals, schools, casinos, and operating industrial facilities where exhaust and dust have to stay controlled.
Do you scan before flat sawing a structural slab?
Always. Every structural slab gets a GPR scan first to map rebar, PT cables, and conduit so we cut a path that protects the structure.
Can flat sawing cut asphalt as well as concrete?
Yes. With the right blade we cut both concrete and asphalt — useful for road and parking lot rehabilitation projects.
Other services we offer
Concrete Scanning (GPR)
Ground penetrating radar scanning to locate rebar, post-tension cables, conduit, and voids before you cut.
Concrete Cutting
Full-service concrete cutting for commercial GCs and industrial facilities — clean cuts, on schedule.
Wall Sawing
Track-mounted wall sawing for vertical and overhead cuts up to 30 inches deep.
Core Drilling
Diamond core drilling from 1" to 60" for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural penetrations.
Selective Demolition
Surgical concrete removal — pull out exactly what needs to go without damaging what stays.
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