Why There Is No Single Price
People often search for a flat rate for concrete cutting in Dubai, but two jobs that look similar can cost very differently. A 100 mm core hole through a thin partition is a different job from the same hole through a thick, heavily reinforced slab on the 30th floor. A fair price depends on what is being cut, how much steel is inside, how hard the work area is to reach and when the work has to happen.
How Each Service Is Usually Priced
Contractors normally use the unit that matches how the work is measured. The exact basis varies by company, so always confirm it in the quote.
- Core drilling: usually per hole, depending on diameter and the depth of concrete
- Wall and slab sawing: usually per metre of cut, depending on the depth of the cut
- Wire sawing: usually per project, because thick or complex sections vary widely
- Concrete demolition: usually by area or volume removed, or per project
- 3D scanning: usually per area scanned or per site visit
What Pushes the Price Up or Down
These are the factors that change a quote the most. Sharing them up front helps a contractor price the job accurately.
- Concrete thickness and depth of cut
- Density of steel reinforcement (rebar) and any post-tension cables
- Access: height, confined spaces, lifts, and floor and finish protection
- Number of cuts or holes, and whether they are grouped in one area
- Water and dust control needs in occupied or finished buildings
- Removal and disposal of cut concrete and debris
- Distance from the contractor's base to the site
- Working hours: daytime, night shifts or urgent 24/7 call-outs
Call-Out, Minimum Charges and Timing
Many contractors apply a minimum charge for very small jobs, because mobilising a crew and equipment has a fixed cost. Night work, weekend work and same-day emergency response can also change the price. Grouping several holes or cuts into one visit is usually the most economical way to book.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
A quote based on a clear description is far more reliable than a guess over the phone. Send as much of the following as you can:
- What you need: core holes, wall opening, floor cut, wire sawing or demolition
- Sizes: hole diameters, opening dimensions or length of cuts
- Concrete thickness, if known
- Photos of the area and the building (floor level, access)
- Whether scanning for rebar and services is needed first
- Your preferred dates and working hours
Questions to Ask Before You Accept a Quote
Two quotes can look very different when they cover different things. Before you compare prices, check what each one includes.
- Is scanning included, or only offered as an extra?
- Is removal of debris and cut concrete included?
- How are dust and water controlled inside the building?
- What is the pricing basis: per hole, per metre or per project?
- Are there minimum charges or extra costs for night work?
Get a Quote From Fast Concrete Cutting LLC
Fast Concrete Cutting LLC provides core drilling, wall and slab sawing, wire sawing, demolition and 3D scanning across Dubai and the UAE from our base in Umm Al Sheif. Call +971 50 596 2816 or message us on WhatsApp with your project details and we will respond with a clear quote.