As part of a residential extension in Swanbourne, Slice It Right completed brick wall removal and flush cutting to prepare the existing structure for structural modifications. The work prepared the existing brickwork and boundary footing so the extension could move into the next stage, including structural steel installation.
Using a flush cut saw, careful set-out and water suppression, the team removed the required brickwork while controlling dust and working close to existing finished surfaces. This project is a practical example of the brick wall removal Perth homeowners may need when preparing an existing structure for an extension or structural alteration.
The Challenge
The project involved flush cutting an existing boundary footing and adjoining brickwork to accommodate upcoming structural works. Flush cutting is used when a cut needs to be made close to an existing wall, footing or finished surface where standard cutting equipment may not provide enough clearance, making it useful for brick wall cutting Perth projects with tight access.
The cut line needed to be accurate enough to support the upcoming structural steel installation without damaging the surrounding brickwork or finished surfaces. The boundary location created limited clearance for both the saw and the operator, which meant the cutting method had to suit a tight residential work area.
Because the cuts were made beside existing finished surfaces and along the boundary footing, accuracy was essential. Overcutting could have affected the surrounding brickwork and required extra preparation before the structural steel could be installed.
The Solution
After assessing the Swanbourne site, the team reviewed the access constraints, cutting position, nearby finished surfaces and required edge detail before selecting flush cutting as the most suitable method.
Once flush cutting was selected, the team measured and positioned each cut before removing the required brickwork in stages. This helped maintain accuracy throughout the removal process.
Water suppression was used during cutting to help control dust, support visibility and keep the work area clearer while the cuts were completed in the restricted access space.
For this project, flush cutting allowed the blade to work close to the boundary footing while maintaining the edge needed for the new structural steel.
The Results
The brick removal and flush cutting works provided the required opening and edge preparation for the upcoming structural steel installation.
By using specialised flush cutting equipment and a controlled cutting process, the existing brickwork was removed without overcutting the surrounding surfaces. With the brickwork removed and the edge prepared, the site was ready for the next stage of construction.
In restricted-access residential extension work, flush cutting can help create accurate edges near existing finishes where overcutting would affect the next trade.
Why Slice It Right
Slice It Right is a Perth-based, family-owned team run by brothers Clement and Mathieu, providing concrete cutting, drilling, demolition, asbestos removal and scanning for residential, commercial and civil projects across Perth, the wider metropolitan area and regional WA.
For projects like this Swanbourne extension, the team assesses site access, nearby surfaces, cutting requirements and safety controls before carrying out the work and preparing the area for the next stage.
For residential extensions that require brick wall removal, flush cutting or concrete cutting, Slice It Right can complete the preparation work needed before the next trade begins.