CanaCore
DEMOLITION SPECIALTY

Doorways Cuts

Professional Doorway Opening Services

Expert doorway cutting through concrete and masonry walls with full structural engineering support. Our certified contractors create perfectly sized openings with proper lintel installation for safe, code-compliant results.

What Are Doorway Cuts?

Doorway cuts create new door openings in load-bearing concrete or masonry walls. This specialized demolition service uses precision cutting equipment to create clean openings without damaging the surrounding structure, followed by installation of engineered support beams. Every doorway cut requires structural engineering to design proper support systems, building permits for safety compliance, and skilled execution with professional concrete cutting equipment. The result is a code-compliant opening ready for door installation.

2-3 days
Per Doorway
Engineered
Support
Code Compliant
Code Compliant

Engineered and permitted

Doorway Cutting Applications

Professional doorway cutting for every access need

New Doorway Creation

New Doorway Creation

Cut new doorways in concrete or masonry walls for interior or exterior access.

Basement Walk-Out Doors

Basement Walk-Out Doors

Create doorway openings through foundation walls for basement walk-outs.

Garage Door Openings

Garage Door Openings

Cut openings in concrete block or poured walls for new garage doors.

French Door Installations

French Door Installations

Widen existing openings or create new ones for French door installations.

Commercial Entrances

Commercial Entrances

Large doorway cuts for commercial buildings and retail storefronts.

Patio Door Openings

Patio Door Openings

Create openings for sliding glass doors and multi-panel patio door systems.

Our Step-by-Step Process

From engineering to finished opening

01

Structural Engineering

3-5 days

Engineer designs lintel or beam support system and provides stamped drawings.

02

Permit Acquisition

1-2 weeks

Submit engineered plans to municipality and secure building permit approval.

03

Site Setup & Protection

1 day

Install dust barriers, protect floors, and set up temporary support system.

04

Precision Wall Sawing

1-2 days

Cut doorway opening with track-mounted wall saw. Remove concrete sections.

05

Lintel Installation

1 day

Install engineered steel lintel or beam to support load above opening.

06

Inspection & Cleanup

1 day

Municipal inspection, remove temporary supports, complete thorough cleanup.

Professional Equipment

Specialized tools for clean, accurate doorway cuts

Track-Mounted Wall Saws

Straight, precise doorway cuts

Diamond Blades

Clean cutting through reinforced concrete

Temporary Shoring

Support loads during cutting

Dust Extraction Systems

Minimal dust and debris

Steel Beams & Lintels

Engineered structural support

Safety Equipment

Complete PPE and site protection

ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

Safety & Compliance Standards

Every doorway cut engineered for structural integrity

Structural Requirements

  • Licensed engineer design mandatory
  • Proper load-bearing calculations
  • Adequate lintel or beam sizing
  • Building permit compliance

Safety Standards

  • Temporary support during cutting
  • Dust containment systems
  • Safe material handling
  • Site security and barriers

Quality Execution

  • Certified concrete cutting operators
  • Precision measurement and layout
  • Clean, square cuts
  • CanaCore field supervision

We needed a new doorway cut through our basement foundation wall for a walk-out entrance. CanaCore handled the engineering, permits, and cutting. The opening is perfectly square, they installed a strong steel lintel, and the city approved it first try. Now we have beautiful patio doors where there was just a concrete wall!

Steve & Nancy R.
Ajax, ON • Basement Walk-Out Doorway

Ready for a New Doorway?

Get a free assessment and engineering quote. CanaCore coordinates all aspects from design to final inspection.

Free
Assessment
Engineered
Support
Permitted
& Inspected