Davlin Concrete Cutting & Coring Inc.
Who's responsibility is it to remove, breakup and dispose of the concrete?
There is no set rule, this is a decision made between the homeowner, Contractor, Builder and Davlin Concrete Cutting & Coring Inc. Sometimes customers prefer to remove their own concrete and dispose, saving them on costs. We always have the right equipment on hand and are happy to help. There is an additional cost associated with this extra work.
Should windows be cut from inside or out?
If your basement is unfinished we would recomend that you cut your windows from the inside, this will eliminate overcuts on the outside. You will have overcuts inside, but these can be patched and will be behind your window frame and drywall.
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What are overcuts?​
​Since the cutting is being done with a circular sawblade. The cuts will need to extend out further from the corner in order to square up in the corners on the other side. These overcuts cuts can easily be patched.
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Do I need a permit to cut a window in my basement?
A building permit and sometimes a development permit is required for cutting a window or windows at a residential residence. Refer to our useful links to find permit information.
Who's responsibility is it to mark the area where the window is to be cut?
The customer is responsible to measure and markout where the window is to be cut. Keep in mind you must be a certain distance from any gas lines or lines mounted to your concrete walls.
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What is Core Drilling?
Core drilling is a process used to create precise, circular holes in concrete structures usually a specialized heavy duty core drill. Commonly done for plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC systems, and other utilities. Wet core drilling. Learn more about it on our Extra Information page.
What is slurry?
​Slurry is a by-product from the cutting of concrete. It is a mixture of water/concrete.asphalt which is used during the cutting process to cool the sawblade or core drill bit.
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What happens to the slurry when the job is finished?
The slurry is vacuumed up. We use a wet vac, the slurry is then disposed of by Davlin. Slurry should never be allowed to enter any kind of water supply (storm drains etc)
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