DIY & Home Improvement

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Handy Andy tool rentals mixes and sells concrete so there is somebody there that knows about concrete and can advise to to the best way about getting the job done. You don't even have to go there-you can call-inquire about concrete saws and explain the problem. Also Salmon Bay -you can call them too- you've seen their cement trucks all over town.

It doesn't matter where you rent the saw-what matters is that you understand what is involved.
There is nothing wrong with seeking advice- the fact that you are willing to do the work yourself says a lot about you in a positive way. Asking questions is good thing.

Is the depth of the entire slab 2 1/2 inch's do you know or is it really 4" ?

Here is my point- you can break it out, but as rule when you do that you will be doing concrete repair- patch work. If you do a smooth cut-after you remove the cut away parts ,you are finished.
You will not have to worry about cracks or mixing up some sack crete 60-80 lb. bags to finish it off at the end.

What the heck take a picture of it and take that with ya when you go in for a consult.
There is nothing at all wrong about asking around about the best way to get your project done right.


I run into a lot of people that would much rather pay somebody to do it because it is soo much easier that way.

I always admired people that are not afraid to get their hands in there and do the work.

Maybe they will suggest you score it and break it away-but I tend to think cutting is the way go.Most slabs are 4" in depth at least.

And one more thing-down the safety avenues-if you don't have a lot of experience using a skill saw- you really don't want to attach a diamond blade onto that saw than just have at at. There is one hell of a difference cutting into concrete -way different than cutting ply or 2"4"'s or 6's 8's whatever in wood. The saw travels and you really have to know how to operate that saw. And the blade guard,concrete is not the place to start getting your experience with a skill saw.

Good luck with your project-
Let us know what method you go with.
There is pm on here if you are worried about those you think might be rolling their eye back .But I don't think anybody is doing that,-people are here to help.
And for what concrete cost's to have it done these days-you are wise to take all things into consideration before you start your project.

Almost forgot what I wanted to ask ! What is the reason for removing a 2' by 3" piece off a corner ?