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Bathroom Demolition in Midtown Toronto

This project involved bathroom demolition inside an occupied townhouse located in Midtown Toronto. The bathroom was a large, fully built-out space that included a jacuzzi, shower enclosure, toilet, vanity, mirror, and extensive wall tile.

The main challenge was not the demolition itself, but site logistics and risk control in a dense townhouse environment with limited access.

bathroom demolition


Project conditions and client task

The client required a full bathroom demolition in preparation for renovation while:

  • keeping the rest of the house occupied,
  • preserving all electrical and plumbing lines,
  • avoiding damage to the first floor, exterior finishes, and surrounding areas.
bathroom demolition


The bathroom needed to be stripped down completely to framing and made ready for renovation.

Main risks

Bathroom demolition in this type of townhouse presented several real risks:

  • No ability to place a debris bin directly next to the house
  • Narrow access paths and limited exterior space
  • Risk of damaging first-floor windows, finishes, and exterior surfaces
  • Heavy demolition waste, including a jacuzzi and thick wall tile bonded with hard adhesive
  • Working inside an occupied home with residents in other rooms
debris removal

Ignoring these risks would have resulted in property damage and work stoppage.

Why standard demolition would fail

A typical approach based on manual carrying through narrow corridors would:

  • slow the project significantly,
  • increase the chance of interior damage,
  • create unsafe conditions for heavy materials.

Without proper protection and debris management, this type of bathroom demolition becomes uncontrolled very quickly.

DRM Team engineering approach

Before demolition began, we focused on logistics and protection:

  • The entire work zone was isolated with plastic containment
  • First-floor areas, exterior ground surfaces, and impact zones were fully protected with plywood
  • Side walls and drop zones were reinforced to prevent damage
  • A small bin was placed at a rear parking area due to access restrictions
DRMDEMOLITION


Due to narrow corridors, we used a controlled vertical debris removal method, allowing materials to be safely dropped to the protected collection zone below and then transferred to the bin.

Demolition was performed carefully to:

  • preserve electrical lines,
  • keep plumbing intact up to framing,
  • avoid any structural damage.

Outcome

interior demolition


  • Full bathroom demolition completed in 2 days
  • Jacuzzi, shower, fixtures, and all wall and floor tile removed
  • Electrical and plumbing systems preserved
  • No damage to first-floor finishes or exterior areas
  • Bathroom fully prepared for renovation by the general contractor

This project demonstrates that bathroom demolition in dense townhouse environments requires planning, protection, and controlled execution — not just force.

FAQ — Bathroom Demolition

Bathroom demolition typically includes removal of fixtures, tile, finishes, and materials down to framing while preserving structural, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Yes. Dust control, protection of surrounding areas, and careful debris removal are critical when residents remain in other parts of the house.

Limited access, narrow corridors, and restricted bin placement often require alternative debris handling methods.

Yes, if demolition is planned and executed carefully, services can remain intact for the renovation phase.