Concrete Grinding and Scarifying

Precision Grinding and Scarifying for Every Surface

At ACS, we provide grinding and scarifying services for concrete floors that require special surfacing or removal. From preparing a floor for wood flooring installation to creating recesses for reflective materials, our equipment ensures surfaces meet the exact specifications of your project.

Flattening and Sloping for Functional Surfaces

We’ve flattened slabs to meet strict flatness requirements for wood flooring and retrofitted existing slabs to create proper slopes toward drains. This allows entire areas—like public restrooms or other critical spaces—to function properly while maintaining structural integrity.

Clean, Uniform Chamfered Edges

Not every finish is complete without attention to detail. When exposed openings leave rough or sharp corners, our chamfering equipment is used to create clean, uniform edges that improve both appearance and safety. This process delivers a more finished look while maintaining consistency across all exposed surfaces.

Surface Preparation and Edge Work

Our grinding equipment also handles detailed surface work, such as roughening bridge sidewalks, beveling raised edges, and feathering curbs for smooth transitions. Each machine is paired with a large industrial HEPA vacuum to maintain a dust-free environment and safe worksite conditions.

Large-Scale Topping Removal

For extensive surface removals, like parking ramp toppings, we combine ribbon sawing with electric robotic systems to remove layers precisely, preparing the surface for new toppings. Our team can evaluate your project to determine the right machine and approach for your application.

Sawing Services

Core Drilling

From standard utility penetrations to oversized and deep drilling applications, ACS provides precision core drilling for commercial, industrial, and heavy civil construction. Our experienced technicians utilize specialized equipment to deliver accurate results while maintaining production and project schedules.
Whether your project requires a single core or hundreds of penetrations, our capabilities include oversized drilling, deep core drilling, robotic applications, and challenging access conditions where experience makes the difference.

Flat Sawing

ACS performs flat sawing for everything from roadway construction and bridge rehabilitation to interior renovations and structural modifications. Our fleet includes high-horsepower roadway saws and fume-free electric equipment for occupied buildings and sensitive environments.
With experienced operators, specialized equipment, and the ability to scale crews for demanding schedules, we deliver clean, accurate cuts while helping keep your project moving.

Curb Cutting

Curb cutting provides a fast, efficient alternative to traditional curb removal by creating clean horizontal cuts directly at roadway grade. This process minimizes demolition, reduces restoration costs, and helps keep roadway projects moving.

Beyond driveway access, our curb cutting equipment is also used for bridge railings, retaining walls, barriers, and other applications requiring controlled, linear concrete removal.

Robotics

Remote-operated robotic demolition allows ACS to perform high-production concrete removal safely in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and occupied facilities. Zero-emission equipment makes these systems ideal for interior demolition and sensitive environments.

With multiple attachments available, our robotic fleet can perform demolition, trenching, scarifying, excavation, and specialized structural removals while reducing worker exposure and increasing productivity.

Wall Sawing

Our wall sawing crews provide precise structural openings for doors, windows, mechanical penetrations, and engineered removals. Using remote-operated equipment, we safely perform work in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
From routine openings to complex crane-assisted removals, ACS has the equipment and experience to complete challenging wall sawing projects safely and efficiently.

Wire Sawing

When conventional cutting methods reach their limits, wire sawing provides the solution. ACS performs wire sawing for massive concrete structures, heavily reinforced sections, underwater applications, and areas with limited access.
By combining wire sawing with deep core drilling, we can complete oversized removals, thick structural cuts, and unique demolition projects that require precision and control.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Before cutting or drilling begins, knowing what’s inside the concrete is critical. ACS uses advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to locate reinforcing steel, post-tension cables, conduits, and embedded utilities.

Our scanning services help reduce risk, improve safety, and provide contractors with the confidence to proceed without damaging critical structural or utility components.

Proper surface preparation is essential for a successful project. ACS provides concrete grinding and scarifying services for floor preparation, slope corrections, surface texturing, and controlled material removal.

From decorative flooring preparation to large surface removals, our equipment delivers accurate results while HEPA dust collection systems help maintain clean working environments.

Patch Back

ACS provides complete patch back solutions to help move your project from removal to restoration. From plumbing trenches and machine pads to structural repairs and specialized concrete placements, we coordinate the right crews to complete the work to specification.

For larger placements, we partner with trusted concrete contractors who meet the same standards of quality and professionalism as our customers expect from ACS.

Slurry Processing

Keeping your project clean is just as important as completing the work itself. Our Totally Clean Service provides slurry containment, processing, and removal for projects where cleanliness and contamination control are essential.

Designed for hospitals, clean rooms, office buildings, kitchens, and active facilities, our specialized methods help protect surrounding areas while allowing construction to continue safely.