Wire Sawing in Modesto
A diamond wire loop that cuts through thick and heavily reinforced concrete — foundations, piers, and large structures.
How wire sawing works
A wire saw pulls a loop of diamond-beaded wire through the concrete. The wire wraps around the piece being cut, so there is almost no limit on thickness, and the cut does not depend on the size of a blade.
It is the method for mass concrete: bridge piers and decks, thick foundations, machine bases, and large columns. It is also how a large structure gets cut into pieces sized to lift and haul away.
Wire sawing makes less noise than breaking, and it does not shake the concrete that stays in place. That is why it gets used next to structures that have to keep standing and working.
What wire sawing is used for
- Thick foundations and machine bases
- Bridge piers, decks, and columns
- Heavily reinforced concrete a blade cannot finish
- Cutting a large structure into pieces that can be lifted out
Wire Sawing prices
How the prices on this page work: the ranges below are published price ranges for this kind of work. A range is not a quote. Your written estimate is the exact price for your job.
| Job | Published range |
|---|---|
| Minimum service charge on most jobs | $150–$400 |
The written estimate is the price for your job.
Concrete too thick for a blade?
Send the dimensions of the piece and how it needs to come out. Wire sawing is priced from the piece itself.
Questions
When is wire sawing the right choice?
When the concrete is too thick for a blade, has a lot of steel in it, or has to be cut without shaking the structure around it.
How does the cut piece come out?
The wire cut frees the piece, and rigging — a crane or a forklift — lifts it out. How the pieces come out is planned in the estimate.
How is wire sawing priced?
Per job, in the written estimate. The size of the piece, the steel in it, and how it comes out set the price. Every job starts from the minimum service charge, $150–$400.
Get a price on the job
Written estimates are free. Measurements and a photo price most cutting work.