Concrete Cutting Business Income — How Much Does It Make?

Monthly Revenue

$10K–$25K

realistic range

Startup Cost

$10K–$40K

to get started

Hourly Rate

$150–$400

per hour billed

Complexity

3/4

skill required

The Business

Concrete cutting is a specialized trade that general contractors subcontract to specialists. You cut openings for doors, windows, pipes, and HVAC in existing concrete structures. Hourly rates of $150-400 reflect the specialized equipment and expertise required. Most jobs are commercial — construction sites, renovation projects, utility installations.

How to Start

Invest in a quality walk-behind concrete saw ($5K-15K) and core drill ($3K-8K). Get OSHA 10-hour construction safety certification. Target general contractors, plumbers, and HVAC companies who regularly need concrete cut. The learning curve is moderate but the equipment barrier keeps competition low.

REAL EXAMPLE

A concrete cutting operator in Phoenix runs a 2-person crew grossing $22K/month, primarily from plumbing and HVAC contractors who need openings cut in foundation slabs.

Equipment Needed

▸Concrete saw (walk-behind)
▸Core drill
▸Diamond blades
▸Dust collection system
▸Safety equipment

Licensing

Business license + OSHA safety training

Monthly Search Volume

800

people/month search for this business

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Revenue Calculator

Jobs per Week10

Revenue per Job$500

Weekly Hours35 hrs

Startup Cost$25,000

Weekly Revenue

$5K

Monthly Revenue

$21.5K

Annual Revenue

$258K

Monthly Profit

$19.5K

Break-Even

2 months

Hourly Rate

$143

Monthly costs: $2,000/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)

CHRIS'S TAKE

“Concrete cutting is a high-barrier, high-reward trade. The equipment costs $15K-40K and most people don't want to learn it. That barrier IS your moat. Once you're the concrete cutting guy in your market, contractors call you by default.”

PRO TIP

Offer same-day and next-day service at a premium rate. Construction crews waiting for a concrete cutter are burning $500/hour in idle labor — they'll happily pay your rush fee.

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