Professional-grade saws and core drills cut exactly where a project needs it — through driveways, sidewalks, patios, and foundation walls — without shattering the surrounding concrete or damaging rebar and utility lines underneath.
Backed by a Full Home Services Team
Concrete cutting is a specialized service provided through Aerosaw, a member of the Tomlinson Cannon family of companies. That means you get the specialized equipment and expertise needed for precise concrete cutting, with the added benefit of access to Tomlinson Cannon’s broader experience in concrete leveling, concrete repair, foundation services, and waterproofing.
Depending on the scope of your project, that can mean:
- Cuts coordinated with our concrete leveling and concrete repair teams, so a damaged section comes out clean and goes back level
- Foundation and utility access cuts planned alongside our foundation repair and waterproofing crews
- One point of contact from the cut through the rest of your project — no re-explaining the job to a second contractor
- Decades of experience with Eastern Iowa’s freeze-thaw winters and clay-heavy soil, the two biggest reasons local concrete cracks and settles in the first place
Every cut is backed by equipment built to handle any size job and a team able to work in virtually any environment — precision confirmed on-site before the blade ever touches concrete. That standard has held since 1990 with Aerosaw, and since 1948 with Tomlinson Cannon.
Concrete Cutting Applications
We provide concrete cutting for three main types of projects:
- Renovation & Remodeling Cuts — openings for new basement windows (egress), doors, and staircases as part of a larger remodel.
- Utility & Access Cuts — core drilling for new utility lines, plumbing, or the access points our foundation repair and waterproofing crews need to do their work.
- Repair & Replacement Prep — isolating and removing damaged slab sections ahead of a concrete repair or leveling project.
Concrete Cutting Across Eastern Iowa
Through Aerosaw, a member of the Tomlinson Cannon family, we provide concrete cutting services throughout our Eastern Iowa footprint. That includes our home base in Iowa City, along with Cedar Rapids and Marion to the north, Waterloo and Cedar Falls further out, and across the Quad Cities region — Davenport and Bettendorf specifically — where a lot of the area’s older concrete infrastructure sits along the Mississippi. Don’t see your city mentioned? We likely still serve your area — contact us to confirm.
Concrete Sawing & Core Drilling Process
Flat Sawing / Wall Sawing / Core Drilling
- The Process Core drilling up to 50 inches in diameter, slab and wall sawing up to 27 inches deep, and wire sawing for oversized or demolition-scale cuts — the right tool for the job, every time.
- Cut Depth Slab and wall sawing up to 27″ deep; core drilling up to 50″ in diameter.
- Dust Control Wet cutting to minimize dust on-site.
- Structural Safety No fracturing or structural damage to the remaining wall or slab.
- Clean Up Concrete removal and haul-away included.
What to Expect If You Skip Professional Concrete Cutting
A bad cut is more than sloppy work — it risks rebar, utility lines, and the structural integrity of the concrete you’re keeping. If you skip professional concrete cutting you risk:
- Cracked or shattered concrete beyond the intended cut line
- Severed rebar weakening the surrounding structure
- Damaged utility lines hidden beneath the surface
- Openings that don’t fit windows, doors, or fixtures properly
- Safety hazards from flying debris or uncontrolled dust
- Costly rework — or a full slab replacement instead of a simple repair
Signs You Need Concrete Cutting
- A section of your driveway, patio, or sidewalk is too damaged to patch and needs to come out
- You’re adding a basement window, door, or new utility line and need a clean opening through concrete
- A slab needs to be isolated before it’s replaced or lifted back to level
- Expansion joints are missing or failing, and cracks are spreading unchecked
- A foundation repair or waterproofing project needs access through an existing slab or wall
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting a professional opinion before the damage spreads.