Broken line under the concrete? One call, one team.

What is slab access?

When a water line, drain, or sewer pipe runs under a concrete floor or driveway and something goes wrong, somebody has to get to it — and that means cutting through the concrete first. Slab access is the careful, controlled way to open exactly the area needed to reach the line, with depth set so the saw frees the concrete without diving into the pipe you're trying to save.

This is StoneCore's signature crossover. Most cutting companies open the slab and then hand you off to find a plumber. We're connected to a full well & septic operation, so the cutting and the repair can come from one coordinated team.

When do homeowners need it?

Almost always when something's already gone wrong underfoot:

• A slab leak — a water line under the floor is leaking and has to be reached and fixed.
• A broken or collapsed sewer line — the drain under the slab needs repair or replacement.
• Recurring backups — a clog or break that snaking won't solve and needs to be dug to.
• Re-routing a line — moving plumbing for a remodel or addition.
• Septic connections — accessing lines between the house and the septic system.

It's rarely a fun day when you need this — but it's a lot less stressful when one crew can cut, dig, fix, and clean up together.

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Why StoneCore?

The single-team advantage is the real reason to call us for this. When the people cutting the slab and the people fixing the pipe are on the same side, nobody's blaming the other guy, the timing lines up, and you get one point of contact from "uh oh" to "all fixed." We cut with controlled depth to protect the very line you're reaching, and we're licensed, insured, and local to Western North Carolina.

Our clean-work promise

Indoor slab work means dust and slurry inside your home, so containment is non-negotiable. We seal off the area, manage the water, and clean thoroughly. And once the repair's done, the access cut leaves a crisp boundary that's straightforward to patch back.

Frequently asked questions

Can you do the plumbing repair too, or just the cutting?

Both. We're backed by a full well & septic crew, so the same team can cut the access and handle the repair underneath. That's the whole point of calling us for this.

Will you cut into my pipe by accident?

No. We use controlled-depth flat sawing and core drilling set to free the concrete without reaching the line below. Protecting that pipe is the entire goal.

How do you know where to cut?

We work from what you and your plumber know about the line's location, plus signs at the surface. Send photos and describe the problem — we'll plan the smallest, smartest opening to reach it.

Related services

Built on slab & flat sawing and core drilling, finished with light section removal to clear the cut. Back to home.