About COMO

More Than 40 Years Built on Field Experience

COMO has spent more than five decades working on demolition and excavation sites across the GTA.
Today, our team supports custom homes and residential construction through demolition, excavation, shoring and material removal.

40+ Years

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

Our History

Five Decades of Work.
One Consistent Approach.

COMO’s experience has been built through decades of hands-on demolition and excavation work across the Greater Toronto Area. Construction methods, equipment and project requirements have changed over time. The fundamentals behind the work have stayed consistent: understand the property, plan the scope carefully, communicate clearly and leave the site ready for what comes next.

As project requirements expanded, COMO’s work grew beyond demolition and excavation to include shoring, soil removal and disposal. Today, those services come together around custom homes, residential redevelopment and early-stage construction projects across the Western GTA.

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40+ Years Ago

Field experience begins across demolition and excavation work.

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Over the Years

Capabilities expand around changing residential site requirements.

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Today

Demolition, excavation, shoring and disposal support one connected project scope.

OUR APPROACH

What Has Stayed Consistent

Experience matters most in how the work is approached. Four principles continue to guide COMO projects today.

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Understand the Site First 

Property access, surrounding structures, available plans and construction requirements are reviewed before field work begins.

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Keep the Scope Clear

The required work, project boundaries and responsibilities should be understood before equipment arrives.

3

Respect the Property

Residential sitework often happens close to homes, landscaping, roads and neighbouring properties. Those conditions deserve attention throughout the project.

4

Think About What Comes Next

The goal is to complete COMO’s scope properly and leave the property ready for the next construction stage.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK

A Hands-On Approach to Every Site

“Every property is different. Access, neighbouring homes, excavation conditions and construction timing all affect how the work should move forward.
Our approach starts with understanding the site, discussing the required work and thinking about what comes next after our part is complete.”

Kevin Tamola

COMO Demolition and Excavation

COMO Today

One Team Supporting the Early Stages of Construction

COMO now brings four connected site services together for custom
residential and redevelopment projects across the Western GTA.

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Working across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton, Ancaster and selected surrounding communities.

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Working across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton, Ancaster and selected surrounding communities.

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Working across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton, Ancaster and selected surrounding communities.

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Working across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton, Ancaster and selected surrounding communities.

Client Experience

Recommended by Homeowners and Construction Professionals

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
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.