“Complete cutting and coring” is what most buyers actually want: one contractor who can handle the package without creating a new management problem.

But the phrase gets used loosely. This article translates it into a practical checklist you can use to scope work and compare contractors.

1. Complete scope definition
   A complete contractor starts with measurable quantities:
   cut lengths and thickness ranges,
   opening dimensions,
   core hole counts and diameters,
   removal volumes or section counts if removal is included.
2. Complete constraint capture
   A complete scope records constraints upfront:
   live-site rules,
   noise/vibration limits,
   access and haul-out restrictions,
   work windows,
   embedded services risk.
3. Complete method selection
   A complete plan matches methods to constraints, not preferences:
   slab saw, wall saw, wire saw, drilling, or hybrid execution.
4. Complete risk control (no blind cuts)
   A complete contractor clarifies verification steps:
   what info is required,
   what site checks are performed,
   when scanning (such as GPR) is recommended to reduce embed risk.
5. Complete removal logistics
   If the package includes removal, completeness means:
   segment sizing based on real haul-out routes,
   handling plan,
   staging and protection,
   disposal plan.
6. Complete containment and cleanup
   Wet cutting reduces dust, but only if slurry is controlled.
   Completeness means the contractor defines:
   containment,
   slurry management,
   cleanup standard,
   responsibility boundaries.
7. Complete communication and handoff
   On live sites, you need predictable coordination:
   sequence planning,
   daily updates when required,
   site left ready for the next trade.

If you’re buying “complete cutting and coring,” buy a scope that includes verification, constraints, segmentation, haul-out, and cleanup. That’s the difference between a smooth package and a site disruption.