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Excavator demolishing a residential structure with dust control during a GTA teardown

Demolition

Demolition done safely, legally and cleanly

Interior strip-outs to full teardowns across the Greater Toronto Area — permits, disconnects, abatement coordination, dust and noise control, sorted disposal and a graded site at the end.

Scope

Types of demolition we perform

Interior Strip-Out

Selective removal of finishes, partitions, ceilings, flooring and MEP back to base building or studs — with fire-watch, dust walls and negative air where required.

Residential, retail and office units. Overnight and weekend shifts available for occupied buildings.

Structural Demolition

Load-bearing walls, floor systems and roof structures removed under an engineer's sequence, with temporary shoring designed and installed before the first cut.

Includes engineered shoring drawings and inspection sign-off.

Full Building Teardown

Complete house, garage, shed and outbuilding removal down to grade, including foundation walls and footings.

Utility disconnects, hoarding, tree protection and site grading included.

Pool & Concrete Removal

In-ground pool removal or engineered fill, driveway and patio breakout, slab and footing removal with a rock breaker.

Compaction testing supplied where the area will be rebuilt on.

Garage & Addition Removal

Detached garage and failed addition teardowns, including re-siding and roof tie-back on the remaining structure.

Weather-tight patch completed same week.

Site Clearing

Debris removal, brush clearing, stump grinding and rough grading to prepare a lot for excavation.

Coordinated directly with our excavation crew.

Compliance & Safety

The parts most contractors skip

Designated Substances

We arrange DSS/asbestos surveys and licensed abatement before any disturbance — mandatory in Ontario for pre-1990 buildings.

Permits & Disconnects

Demolition permits, water shutoff, gas and hydro disconnects, and sewer capping all filed and scheduled by us.

Sorted Disposal

Wood, metal, concrete and drywall separated for recycling. You receive weigh tickets and a diversion summary.

Site Control

Hoarding, signage, dust suppression, noise-bylaw compliant hours, daily sweep and safe access maintained throughout.

Process

How a demolition job runs

  1. 01Site visit & surveyAccess, structure, services and hazardous material risk assessed on-site.
  2. 02Permits & disconnectsDemolition permit filed; hydro, gas, water and sewer disconnects scheduled with the utilities.
  3. 03Abatement (if required)Licensed abatement contractor completes removal and clearance testing.
  4. 04Protection & hoardingFencing, hoarding, tree protection, dust barriers and signage installed.
  5. 05DemolitionMachine and hand demolition in engineered sequence, with dust suppression and daily cleanup.
  6. 06Disposal & gradeSorted disposal, weigh tickets, backfill and rough grading; site left safe and inspection-ready.

Equipment

What we bring to site

  • Mini and mid-size tracked excavators
  • Skid steers with grapple and breaker attachments
  • Hydraulic concrete breakers and saws
  • Dust suppression misting and HEPA negative air units
  • Roll-off bins from 10 to 40 yards
  • Temporary shoring, hoarding and fencing systems
Demolition crew removing a residential structure

FAQ

Demolition questions

Do I need a demolition permit?
Full or partial structural demolition requires a permit in every GTA municipality. Interior strip-outs often do not, unless load-bearing elements or fire separations are affected. We confirm and file on your behalf.
How much does demolition cost?
Interior strip-outs typically run by square foot; garage and pool removals are priced as a package; full teardowns depend on size, access, foundation depth and disposal volume. Every quote is fixed price after a site visit.
How long does it take?
Interior strip-outs: 1–5 days. Garage or pool removal: 2–5 days. Full house teardown with foundation: 1–3 weeks including disconnects and inspections.
What about asbestos or mould?
We stop and test whenever a building predates 1990 or shows suspect material. Licensed abatement is completed and cleared before demolition resumes — never worked around.
Do you clean up and haul away?
Yes. Bins, sorting, hauling and disposal fees are included in the quote, along with a final rake and grade of the work area.

Need a teardown quoted?

Send photos and an address — most demolition quotes come back within 48 hours of a site visit.

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