Basement Demolition in Hamilton
Basement gut-outs for renovations, rental units and waterproofing prep. Drywall, framing, flooring, ceilings and old bathrooms out, down to the foundation walls and slab.
Back to the foundation, ready for what's next
Basements get gutted for three main reasons: a new layout, a secondary rental unit, or water damage and waterproofing. We remove drywall and framing, insulation, ceilings, flooring, old bathrooms and bars, and anything else down to the foundation walls and slab. If your plan calls for it, we also break out sections of the concrete floor for new drains or underfloor plumbing.
Basement debris has to come up the stairs, so we protect the stairwell, the main-floor path and the doorway before we start. Concrete and brick are sorted for recycling, and the rest goes into the bin.
Basement demolition before waterproofing
If water has been getting in, the finished walls have to come off before the foundation can be inspected and repaired. We strip the walls back to the concrete or block, remove wet insulation and framing, and leave the foundation fully exposed and broom-clean for the waterproofing work.
How basement demolition works with us
Your GC or you pull the permit. We work to the plan, keep the site clean and stay on your schedule.
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Walk-through
We walk the space with you or your GC and mark what goes and what stays.
Day 1 -
Written quote
Scope, schedule and price in writing, with the bin plan spelled out.
Within 48 hours -
Protect
Dust walls, zip doors and floor protection go up before any demolition starts.
First morning -
Demolition
By hand, room by room, to the scope on your plans and permit.
Most homes 3 to 8 days -
Sort & haul
Metal, concrete and brick pulled for recycling. The rest goes in the bin.
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Broom-clean
Nails pulled, floors swept and a final walk-through with you or your GC.
Handover
Basement demolition across Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara
We work in 7 communities between Brantford and the Niagara Region. Pick your town for the neighbourhoods we cover.
Basement demolition photos from the job site
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Basement slab broken out by hand
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Concrete floor removed to the gravel
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New concrete against the membrane
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Waterproofing membrane on the walls
Basement demolition questions
Something else on your mind? Call Rory directly at (289) 659-1488.
Yes. We saw-cut and break out sections of the slab with electric breakers and hand tools for new drains or plumbing, and sort the concrete for recycling.
In older homes, yes. Basement flooring, pipe wrap and ceiling texture can contain asbestos. Testing, and abatement if needed, happens before we start.
Most basements take two to four days, depending on size, ceilings and whether there is a bathroom or bar to remove.
We remove water-damaged drywall and framing as part of the gut. For significant mold, a remediation specialist should assess it first.
Related services
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House gutting
Full interior demolition down to the studs. Plaster, lath, drywall, kitchens and baths out, structure left sound.Typical: 3 to 8 days per floor
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Basement waterproofing
Interior waterproofing for leaking basements, often paired with a basement gut to expose the foundation.Often paired with a basement gut
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Concrete & brick removal
Basement slabs, walkways, steps, chimneys and brick walls broken out and sorted for recycling.Concrete and brick sorted for reuse
Tell us about your project
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