Precision openings & penetrations
Renovations across Calgary often require new elevator shafts, stair openings, or mechanical penetrations in existing slabs and walls. Makki Abatement plans each cut with structural engineers, utility locators, and building operators to maintain safety while delivering exact dimensions. Our crews use wall saws, slab saws, and hand-held units to reach basements, rooftops, and tight equipment rooms without compromising fire separations or tenant comfort.
Prior to cutting, we scan for rebar and post-tension cables to avoid costly damage. Dust is controlled with water-fed systems, and we deploy vacuum shrouds to keep surfaces clean for follow-on trades. When we core drill, adjustable rigs anchor securely without damaging finishes, and we provide precise angles for sanitary stacks, electrical conduit, and data cabling.
Whether you are retrofitting a Mission restaurant, upgrading Beltline apartments, or expanding an industrial facility in Foothills County, our project managers coordinate access, hoarding, and noise notifications. We deliver detailed reports outlining locations, dimensions, and reinforcement encountered so designers and inspectors have full visibility.
We tailor equipment to your site conditions.
Occupied buildings demand a clean workflow.
Calgary buildings vary from heritage brick to post-tensioned concrete. We assemble the right combination of saws, core drills, and environmental controls before arriving on-site.
Track-mounted wall saws with remote power and water feeds
Ideal for condos and offices where vibration and overspray must be contained. Water supply and slurry vacuums run through quiet hoses so occupants experience minimal disruption.
Hydraulic slab saws paired with core drills up to 24" diameter
Used when new stair openings, elevator shafts, or mezzanine penetrations are required. We coordinate engineers for temporary shoring and provide vibration monitoring when cutting near sensitive equipment.
Hand-held electric units and stitch drilling kits
Perfect for rooftops, mechanical rooms, and retrofit spaces where standard saws cannot fit. Negative air machines and HEPA vacuums maintain clean air while work proceeds.
Shared planning keeps projects in compliance with Alberta OH&S requirements while protecting tenants and neighbouring trades.
| Task | Lead | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Utility & reinforcement scans | Makki Abatement | GPR or X-ray scanning mapped to your drawings so post-tension cables, conduits, and rebar remain intact. |
| Tenant communication plan | Shared | Noise windows, access routes, and elevator bookings confirmed with property managers before mobilization. |
| Water & slurry management | Makki Abatement | Containment berms, sump pumps, and disposal approvals arranged to keep workspaces dry and code-compliant. |
| Follow-on trade coordination | Client | Electrical, mechanical, or glazing partners scheduled immediately after cutting to leverage the clean turnover. |
Every project concludes with a detailed package so designers, inspectors, and future trades know exactly what was cut and how the workspace was protected.
We map every cut and core on annotated drawings, including depth, diameter, and reinforcement encountered. If additional openings are requested later, our measurements allow rapid quoting because the project history is already on file.
Follow concrete cutting with concrete removal, coordinate screw pile installation for structural upgrades, or schedule asbestos testing when openings expose suspect materials.
Yes. We schedule work during low-traffic hours, use HEPA-filtered shrouds, and isolate the workspace with negative air machines to contain dust and slurry in occupied facilities.
Our crews capture slurry with wet vacuums and berms, then dispose of the waste water at approved Calgary facilities. We leave the area clean and ready for mechanical or electrical trades.
Diamond-tipped bits and variable-speed rigs allow us to drill through heavy rebar while maintaining smooth edges for firestopping, conduit, and piping systems.
Precision concrete cutting
Call to coordinate site scans, cutting schedules, and cleanup so your renovation keeps momentum.
24/7 emergency response across Calgary and surrounding communities.