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Handheld sawing · Sydney

Handheld sawing for the cuts big saws can't reach.

Petrol, electric and hydraulic hand saws for tight access, corners, steps, doorways and detail work across Sydney. The precision of a diamond blade, in places a floor or wall saw won't fit.

Hand saw cutting a floor opening behind dust screens

Not every cut can be made with a ride-along floor saw or a track-mounted wall saw. Corners, stairs, tight bathrooms, narrow walkways, block walls and small openings all call for a handheld saw: a powerful diamond-blade cut-off saw controlled by an experienced operator.

Cutaway uses handheld saws to finish cuts into corners, cut small openings and recesses, trim steps and kerbs, and make cuts where access, height or the shape of the job rules out larger machines. On many jobs the hand saw works alongside our floor and wall saws to finish what they can't reach.

We run petrol saws outdoors and electric or hydraulic saws indoors, where exhaust fumes aren't acceptable. Every cut is made wet to keep dust and silica under control.

Tight access and detail work

Bathrooms, laundries, stairwells and shopfronts rarely leave room for a big saw. Handheld sawing lets us cut right into corners, along walls and around existing fixtures, with a clean edge and minimal overcut.

It's also the right tool for small openings in block and concrete walls, such as vents, service hatches and pipe chases, and for trimming steps, landings and kerbs.

Hand saw finishing cuts through a timber-finished floor
Hand saw finishing cuts through a timber-finished floor

Ring saws and chainsaws for deeper cuts

Where a standard cut-off saw won't go deep enough, ring saws and concrete chainsaws allow deeper cuts from one side, with square corners and no overcut. They're ideal for door and window openings in walls where a wall saw can't be mounted.

We'll recommend the right saw for the cut, the material and the finish you need.

What's included

Handheld Sawing scope.

The core of what we deliver. Every job is quoted to the site, so tell us what you need and we'll tailor the scope.

Corner and finishing cuts

Completing floor and wall saw cuts into corners and edges.

Small wall openings

Vents, hatches, pipe chases and recesses in concrete and block.

Steps, kerbs and landings

Trimming and removing sections of steps and edges.

Doorway and window openings

Ring saw and chainsaw cuts with square corners.

Pavers and blockwork

Cutting existing paving, retaining and block walls.

Indoor-safe options

Electric and hydraulic saws where petrol isn't suitable.

Our process

How the job runs.

Planned before we arrive, scanned where it matters, wet-cut and cleaned up before we leave.

Step 1

Assess access

Check the space, material, depth and what's behind the cut.

Step 2

Choose the saw

Petrol, electric or hydraulic, cut-off, ring saw or chainsaw.

Step 3

Wet-cut

Accurate cuts with water suppression for dust and silica.

Step 4

Tidy up

Slurry and offcuts cleaned up, edges ready for the next trade.

FAQs

Handheld Sawing questions.

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When do I need handheld sawing instead of a floor saw?

When access is tight, the cut runs into a corner or up a wall, or the job is too small to justify setting up a larger saw. Hand saws are also used to finish cuts a floor saw can't reach.

How deep can a hand saw cut?

A standard cut-off saw cuts to a moderate depth from one side. Ring saws and concrete chainsaws cut deeper. For thick walls and slabs we'll recommend wall sawing or wire sawing.

Can you use a hand saw indoors?

Yes, using electric or hydraulic saws rather than petrol, with wet cutting and slurry control to protect the space.

Can you cut a doorway into a block or concrete wall?

Yes. Depending on wall thickness and access, we'll use handheld saws, ring saws or a track-mounted wall saw.

Will cutting damage the rest of the wall?

Diamond sawing cuts cleanly without the vibration and spalling caused by breaking. The material either side of the cut stays intact.

Free quote

Need handheld sawing?

Tell us what needs cutting, coring or scanning and where. We'll come back with a clear quote, fast.

Contact

Book a cut, core or scan.

Send through the details, photos or plans if you have them. We'll call back to confirm scope, access and timing, then put the price in writing.

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