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Demolition Contractor for a House Extension (Scarborough)

residential demolition


Project snapshot

  • Address: 8 Poplar Road, Scarborough, ON
  • Project type: Full demo support for a residential home extension
  • Timeline: 2–3 weeks (phased visits)
  • Disposal: 5 full bins of interior debris
  • Goal: Strip the structure safely, remove the rear addition, and prep the house for extension work—then return for cutting/trenching once the new foundation was in.

Scope of work

Phase 1 — Full interior demolition (3 storeys + basement)

interior demolition


We completed a full interior strip-out across three floors, plus the basement:

  • Removed non-structural partitions and finishes
  • Cleared the basement layout (including demolition of unnecessary walls)
  • Fireplace demolition as part of the basement scope
  • Cleaned and vacuumed at the end of each phase so the site stayed workable for the next trades
fireplace demolition


Phase 2 — Exterior demo + rear addition removal

exterior demolition

To make room for the extension, we removed:

  • Portions of exterior wall (as scoped)
  • The rear backyard addition / veranda structure
  • Hauled out debris continuously to keep the site moving (5 bins total)


Phase 3 — After foundation extension: trenching + structural openings

Once the new foundation work for the extension was completed, we returned to support the build-out:

  • Cut floor trenches for new communications/utility runs
  • Cut foundation openings to install new vertical beams/posts
  • Left the areas clean and ready for the next installation steps
renching


Logistics & execution notes

This was not a one-day smash-and-go. It was a phased demolition tied to the extension schedule:

  • Multiple mobilizations coordinated around other trades
  • Controlled debris flow and bin planning to avoid pile-ups
  • Clean handoffs between phases (vacuumed, cleared, ready)
demolition


Result

  • House fully stripped for extension work (interior + rear addition)
  • Basement opened up and cleaned, fireplace removed
  • Post-foundation cutting completed for utilities + structural beam install
  • Client was happy with the pace, cleanliness, and phase coordination
exterior demolition


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Demolition Contractor FAQ (Home Extension Projects)

What owners and builders ask before starting phased demolition.

Yes. If the project runs in stages (demo → foundation/structure → follow-up cuts), we can mobilize in phases and keep the site ready for the next trade.

Yes. We can remove rear additions and selected exterior sections as scoped, then clear and prep the footprint for the extension build.

We can include bins/haul-out in the scope. On this job, the project required 5 full bins of interior debris.

Yes. After the foundation extension was completed, we returned to cut floor trenches for new lines and create foundation openings for new vertical beams/posts.

We control debris flow, coordinate bin swaps, and finish each phase with cleanup/vacuuming so the site stays workable.

Address + photos/video walkthrough, what stays vs goes, number of floors + basement scope, access notes, and whether bins/disposal should be included.