Foundation Wall Openings: What Homeowners Should Know
New doors, windows and entrances in poured concrete or block — what the process actually involves.
01Yes, your foundation can be cut
Poured concrete and block foundation walls can be cut cleanly to create door openings, window openings and full basement entrances. With track-mounted saws, the cuts are straight, plumb and ready for framing — no jackhammered edges.
02What happens on the day
The crew marks the opening, protects the work area, cuts the perimeter with water-fed saws for dust control, then removes the cut section and hauls it away. Most residential openings are completed in a single day, with the site left clean.
03Permits and structure
Openings that change the structure of your home may require permits and, in some cases, engineered drawings — especially basement entrances and enlarged windows. We work from your drawings or alongside your contractor, and lintels, frames and wells are typically installed by the follow-on trade.
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