Demolition • Excavation • Shoring • Disposal

Demolition, Excavation &
Shoring for Custom Homes
Across the GTA

For more than 50 years, COMO has helped homeowners, custom home builders, developers 
and foundation contractors move complex residential projects forward—from the first 
teardown through excavation, shoring and site cleanup.

Serving Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton, Ancaster and surrounding
communities.

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Years in Business

Decades of practical demolition
and excavation experience.

Custom
Residential Focus
Sitework planned around custom homes, additions and rebuilds.
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Connected Services
Demolition, excavation, shoring and disposal under one company.
GTA
GTA Coverage

Focused service across Halton, Peel and Hamilton-area communities.

SELECTED CLIENTS
Trusted Across Custom Construction
and Property Development
Proud to have supported respected builders, developers and construction professionals across the GTA.
Built Around Custom Construction

The Sitework Team Behind
Better Builds

Custom home projects leave little room for guesswork. Site access, neighbouring properties,
deep excavations, material removal and builder schedules all need to be considered before work begins.

COMO brings demolition, excavation, shoring and disposal into one coordinated scope, giving
the project team a clearer path from the existing property to the next stage of construction.

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Custom Homeowners

A clear, professionally managed path from an existing property to a prepared construction site. Our team reviews the site, explains the required work and coordinates COMO’s scope.

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Custom Home Builders

Demolition and sitework planned around construction schedules, access conditions, neighbouring properties and the handoff to
foundation and structural trades.

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Real Estate Developers

Coordinated demolition, excavation, shoring and material removal for infill, redevelopment and custom residential sites across the region.

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Foundation Contractors

Excavation and site conditions approached with the foundation phase in mind, helping reduce avoidable delays between early sitework and construction.

Core Capabilities

From Teardown
to Foundation
Ready

The early stages of a custom home build are closely connected. COMO provides the core site services needed to remove the existing structure, prepare the ground, support challenging excavations and manage material leaving the property.

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Demolition Services Across the Western GTA & Ontario

Bringing over forty years of hands-on experience to residential, commercial, and industrial demolition projects across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions. We deliver efficient, safe, and compliant demolition solutions that clear the way for your next construction or renovation project.
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Excavation Services for Custom Homes Across the Western GTA

50+ years of residential excavation experience for custom homes and foundations across the Western GTA. COMO coordinates excavation, soil removal and shoring around your property and construction schedule. Serving Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton and Ancaster
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Shoring & Soil Retention Services Across the Western GTA & Ontario

Bringing over 50 years of specialized earth retention expertise to residential, commercial, and industrial sites across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. We design and install engineered shoring systems that secure deep excavation boundaries, protect adjacent structures, and stabilize challenging soil profiles, handling every phase from engineered drawings to tieback installation.
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Material Disposal & Hauling Services Across the Western GTA & Ontario

Bringing over 50 years of specialized material handling expertise to residential, commercial, and industrial sites across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. We deliver efficient, eco-conscious, and fully compliant disposal solutions—handling every step from site clean-fill bin loading and heavy cleanout hauling to certified soil tracking and environmental tipping.
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Established Experience

More Than Five
Decades on GTA Job
Sites

COMO has spent more than 50 years working on demolition and excavation
projects across the Greater Toronto Area. That history matters on custom
residential sites, where work often takes place close to neighbouring homes,
active roads, mature landscaping and tight construction schedules.

Our approach is straightforward: understand the property, plan the work, communicate with
the project team and leave the site ready for the next phase.

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Experience That Shows in the Way We Work

For more than 50 years, our work has been built around one simple principle: understand the site before the work begins. Every property is different, and on custom residential projects, the details matter—from access and neighbouring homes to excavation conditions, material removal, and construction timing. Builders and homeowners need a team that communicates clearly, plans carefully, and understands how each stage affects the next. That is the approach we bring to every project. Whether we are completing demolition, excavation, shoring, or disposal, our goal is to carry out the work properly and leave the site ready for the next phase of construction. We are proud of the experience COMO has built across the GTA, and we remain committed to the practical, hands-on service that has helped the company grow for more than five decades.”

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Kevin Tamola

COMO Demolition and Excavation

Integrated Project Journey

One Site.
One Coordinated Scope.

Demolition, excavation, shoring and disposal should not feel like four unrelated jobs. Each
stage affects the next. By reviewing the wider project early, COMO can help the project
team understand how the site moves toward foundation work.

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Existing Structure Review

Review the property, access conditions, available plans and intended construction scope.

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Demolition and Separation

Remove the required structure or selected areas according to the agreed project scope.

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Debris and Material Removal

Remove demolition materials, excavated soil and other site debris as required.

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Excavation and Shoring

Progress into foundation excavation and any required shoring within COMO’s confirmed scope.

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Site Handover

Review the completed scope and hand the property over for the next construction phase.

Selected Work

Custom Home Projects Across
Oakville and the GTA

Every property comes with its own access conditions, construction plans and site
requirements. Explore how COMO brings demolition, excavation, shoring and disposal
together to prepare custom residential sites for what comes next.

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East Oakville Residential Demolition

Project Type: Existing detached home prepared for a custom rebuild
Services: Full Residential Demolition · Debris Removal · Site Clearing
This design-preview case study demonstrates how a verified project story can explain site access, neighbouringhomes, the demolition scope and the property handoff.
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Custom Home Foundation Excavation

Foundation Excavation · Soil Removal · Site Preparation
Site excavation planned around access, material removal and the handoff to the foundation contractor.
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Tight-Lot Residential Shoring

Residential Shoring · Excavation Support · Soil Retention
Shoring support developed for a constrained residential lot with surrounding-property considerations.
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Demolition-to-Excavation Project

Full Demolition · Disposal · Foundation Excavation
Two connected phases create a direct transition from the existing home to foundation preparation.
Experience That Helps the Site Move Forward

50+ Years

of field experience across demolition and excavation projects in the GTA.

Why COMO

Experience That Helps
the Site Move Forward

Custom home sitework is not judged only by what is removed or excavated. It is also judged by how the work is planned, how the site is managed and how well the property is left for the next trade.

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More Than 50 Years of Field Experience

Long-standing experience across demolition and excavation projects in the GTA.

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Four Services Within One Company

Demolition, excavation, shoring and disposal can be discussed as one wider project scope.

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Custom Residential Site Awareness

Work planned around access, neighbouring structures, landscaping and construction sequence.

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Practical Project Communication

Clear discussions about the site, required work, timing and responsibilities.

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Debris and Soil Removal

Removal of demolition debris and excavated soil within the agreed project scope.

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Local Service Coverage

Focused service across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton and Ancaster.

Our Process

How a COMO Project
Moves Forward

A clear process helps keep the project on track—from the first 
conversation to final site handover.

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Tell Us About the Property

Share the address, required services, plans, photographs and expected timeline.

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Site Review

Review the property, access, site conditions and the work being requested.

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Scope & Scheduling

Discuss the required services, project boundaries and expected schedule.

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Field Work

Complete the agreed work while coordinating with the relevant project contacts.

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Review & Handover

Review the completed scope and move the property into its next construction phase.

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Ready to Get Started?

Share a few details about your property and project. Our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Client Experience

Recommended by Homeowners

Good sitework is remembered in the details: arriving prepared, communicating clearly,
respecting the property and leaving the next trade a clear path forward.

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Rob
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We are home builders in Oakville for the past 30 years and have used Como many, many times. Como does a great job on the demo and a better job on the dig. I think they are the best excavation company around hitting that under side of footing perfectly. I would not hesitate to recommended them for any project.
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Professional company with years of experience. Happy every time i used them.
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This week, I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin and his demolition team during the tear-down of our beloved Ukrainian Black Sea Hall in Niagara. I found myself there every day—not out of necessity, but because it was hard to say goodbye to a place that held so many memories of my upbringing and our tight-knit community. As I stood by and watched the crew work, I got to know them well, and I have to say—I was genuinely impressed. Their professionalism, precision, and passion for the job were clear from the start. Kevin’s skill operating the excavator was something to behold—like a scene out of a movie. Never did I think I’d describe demolition work as “art,” but that’s exactly what it felt like watching him work. They also went out of their way to preserve the engraved cement plaque and the time capsule booklet for us to keep—a thoughtful gesture that truly reflected how much they understand that a building is more than just a building to the people who grew up there! Thank you, Kevin and team, for turning what was an emotional farewell into one last beautiful memory at the hall. If you’re looking for a demolition crew, I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Buba
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Kevin is very nice and professional Thank you for all your help🙂
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Kevin and his team have always provided superb service. Kevin has a lot of experience and hence our firm continues to use them for our demo and excavation projects. Highly recommended. !
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I am a general contractor, I have been working along side Como excavation for many years. I have to give a very respectful praise to Kevin, Desiree and the team. Como excavation operates and completes each project with utmost pride and professionalism. There is never a situation that cannot be handled by the Como team. Being a general contractor in the daily changing world of business can be challenging, Como makes my job easier as they undertake and complete each part of their scope of work to full expectancy, additionally, they go the extra mile to ensure I am satisfied and the clients expections are fully met each and every time. This day in age in business it can be challenging to find ethical, professional and caring sub-trades. I highly recommend Como excavation for their Demolition, Excavation and Construction bin services. Jason St. Louis Woodcastle Homes Management inc.
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Elton Polacco
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Nothing but great things to say about this company. Arrive on time do their job well and look out for their builders. Thanks Kevin and Ryan. See you on the next one.
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Shaima Balkhi
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Great company with good reputation, unfortunately could not work with on this project due to out of area, but hope to work with them in future projects. :) Shaima
Local Coverage

Serving Custom Home Projects Across the GTA

COMO works across Halton, Peel and the Hamilton area, with a primary
focus on six core markets.

We also complete projects in Flamborough and surrounding communities.

Planning Insights

Planning a Demolition or
Custom Home Site?

Practical insights to help homeowners, builders and contractors plan demolition, excavation,
shoring and sitework with more clarity.

What to Consider Before Demolishing an Existing Home for a Custom Rebuild

What to Consider Before Demolishing an Existing Home for a Custom Rebuild

When an existing home is being replaced with a custom build, demolition is one of the first major steps in preparing the property for construction.

What Is Shoring and When Is It Needed for a Residential Excavation

What Is Shoring and When Is It Needed for a Residential Excavation?

Excavation for a new custom home or foundation can become challenging when the excavation is deep, property lines are close to neighbouring structures or the

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More Planning. Better Projects.

Explore more articles, guides and resources to help 
you plan with confidence.

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS

Professional Relationships That Support Better Sitework

COMO’s professional affiliations, certifications and industry relationships help support the way our team plans projects, manages active sites and works alongside homeowners, builders, developers and construction professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Demolition, Excavation and Shoring

Clear answers help homeowners, builders and contractors plan the early stages with fewer surprises.

What services does COMO provide?
COMO provides demolition, excavation, shoring and disposal services. Residential work can include full home demolition, partial demolition, interior or selective removal, custom home excavation, trenching, soil removal, pool removal and related sitework.

Yes. Custom residential homes are a primary focus. COMO works with homeowners, custom home builders, developers and foundation contractors on projects across the western GTA.

Yes. Many custom home projects require demolition followed by excavation and material removal. Contact the team early so the wider project scope and sequence can be reviewed.
Material removal can be included within the agreed project scope. The current COMO service offering includes demolition debris, clean fill and excavated-soil removal.
Shoring may be required when an excavation is deep, close to a property line, near another structure or affected by particular soil and site conditions. The appropriate method depends on the project design, engineering requirements and conditions found on site.
Primary service areas include Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton and Ancaster, along with selected surrounding communities.
Provide the property address, type of work required, desired timing and any available plans, surveys, permit drawings, photographs or engineering information. These details help the team understand the project before the site discussion.
COMO offers disposal as one of its core service areas. Availability, bin requirements and material restrictions should be discussed directly with the team.
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