Concrete Cutting for Restaurants & Food Service

Restaurant construction and renovation presents a unique set of concrete cutting challenges that general contractors encounter on nearly every food service project. Health codes demand floor drains at specific intervals throughout commercial kitchens, grease traps must be installed below slab level with precise inlet and outlet elevations, and hood ventilation systems require penetrations through concrete roofs and walls that meet fire code and mechanical specifications. REDCORE has performed concrete cutting for dozens of restaurant projects across Massachusetts, from fast-casual buildouts in strip malls to full-service dining establishments in downtown Springfield and beyond.

Kitchen equipment placement drives much of the concrete work in a restaurant project. When a new range, fryer bank, or dishwashing station is specified, the plumbing connections almost always require slab cutting for drain lines, water supply, and gas piping. Walk-in coolers and freezers built on concrete slabs frequently need floor drains cut into the slab beneath them before the units are set. Bar areas require their own drain lines, ice machine connections, and sometimes dedicated grease interceptors. Each of these installations demands precise trench cutting and core drilling that aligns exactly with the equipment layout plan.

REDCORE understands the urgency of restaurant construction timelines. Every day a restaurant is not open is lost revenue, and concrete cutting is almost always on the critical path because plumbers, HVAC technicians, and equipment installers cannot proceed until our cuts are complete. We offer fast scheduling and coordinate directly with the plumbing and mechanical contractors to ensure cuts are positioned correctly the first time. Our crews work efficiently to minimize the time your project spends waiting on concrete access, helping keep your opening date on track.

Health department inspections add another layer of precision to restaurant concrete work. Floor drains must be positioned where inspectors expect them, grease trap installations must meet local capacity and placement requirements, and all plumbing penetrations must allow for proper slope and connection. REDCORE operators understand these requirements and cut to the exact specifications your plumber and health code demand.