Concrete Cutting for Warehouses & Distribution Centers

Warehouses and distribution centers operate on vast concrete floor slabs that must accommodate heavy forklift traffic, pallet racking loads, and the continuous movement of goods and equipment. When these facilities are built, expanded, or reconfigured, the concrete floor system inevitably requires modification. New floor drains must be cut for wash-down areas and food storage zones. Loading docks need modifications for different trailer heights or new dock leveler installations. Utility trenches must be cut to bring power, data, and compressed air to new operational areas. Expansion joints need repair and maintenance to keep the floor surface safe for material handling equipment. REDCORE provides the heavy-duty concrete cutting these large-format facilities demand.

Floor drain installation is one of the most common concrete cutting projects in warehouse and distribution facilities. Cold storage areas, food distribution zones, chemical storage spaces, and vehicle maintenance areas all require floor drainage that was often not included in the original slab construction. REDCORE cuts trenches and drain openings in warehouse floor slabs that are typically 6 to 8 inches thick and reinforced with wire mesh or rebar. We work with plumbing contractors to position drains at the correct elevations and slopes to ensure proper drainage, and our clean trench edges make it easy for the plumber to install the drain system and for the concrete finisher to patch the slab afterward.

Loading dock modifications represent another frequent need. As distribution operations change and different types of delivery vehicles serve the facility, dock heights, leveler positions, and bumper configurations require adjustment. REDCORE cuts concrete dock walls, approach slabs, and pit areas for dock leveler replacements and new dock door installations. We also cut expansion and contraction joints in new and existing warehouse slabs, providing the stress relief the concrete needs to resist cracking under heavy loads and thermal cycling.

REDCORE serves warehouse and distribution facility operators, commercial real estate managers, and general contractors throughout Massachusetts. We schedule work around facility operations, working during off-hours when forklift traffic and shipping activity are reduced, to minimize disruption to your distribution operations.