Selective deconstruction
in North America
Dust-Free
From 1 Room to 1 Floor
Hassle-Free
trusted by
messy deconstruction can turn renovation into disaster
Dust Everywhere: Picture this—dust settling on every surface of your home, infiltrating your furniture, and even getting into your ventilation system. It can take weeks to clean up, and in some cases, the dust never fully goes away.
Damage to Areas That Should Stay: Renovating just one part of your home shouldn’t mean risking damage to the rest of it. But without precision, that’s exactly what can happen.
Disruption to Your Daily Life: A noisy, chaotic work environment can make living in your home a nightmare during renovations. Imagine constant noise, debris tracking through your house, and workers everywhere.
No Dust, No Damage, Just Results
When it comes to selective deconstruction, you need a team that can strip out specific areas—like bathrooms, living rooms, or kitchens—without leaving a mess or damaging the parts of your home that stay.
At Manpower Demoltion, we live by our trademarked slogan, “No Nail Left Behind.”
We specialize in clean, careful deconstruction that makes your renovation stress-free and seamless.
How We Work
Dust-Free
We section off the area we’re working on and use high-quality air filters to ensure your home stays dust-free throughout the process. You won’t even know we were there—except for the beautifully stripped-out space left behind.
Damage-Free
Our team is trained to carefully remove only what’s necessary, preserving the integrity of the rest of your home. We protect floors, walls, and other structures so that nothing is damaged during the deconstruction process.
Minimal Disruption
We work efficiently and cleanly, so you can continue living in your home with minimal disruption. No noise, no mess—just clean, careful work that keeps your renovation on track.
Certified & Insured
- Health and Safety for Workers
- Health and Safety for Supervisors
- Asbestos Awareness
- WHMIS
- Building Codes in Ontario
- Working at Heights
- Elevating Work Platform Training
- Fall Protection
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention
- Forklift Operator Safety
- St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid - CPR C - AED
All certificates can be provided upon request
Why Choose Us
flawless Cleanliness
We pride ourselves on leaving your home as clean as we found it—no dust, no debris, no dirt. You get a flawless deconstruction, every time.
Respect for Your Space
We treat your home with the respect it deserves, ensuring our work is done quietly, cleanly, and with as little disruption to your daily life as possible.
Flexible Scheduling
We work around your timeline to minimize disruption and keep your project moving forward on schedule.
Selective Demolition and Deconstruction in Toronto and the GTA
Selective deconstruction, also called selective demolition, removes only the parts of a building that have to go and protects everything that stays. It is the usual choice for renovations: a kitchen or bathroom gut, a basement, a partial floor, or an interior strip-out in a commercial unit. If nothing on site is staying, complete demolition is the better fit.
When selective deconstruction makes sense
Choose it when you are keeping the structure, living in the home during the work, or handing a clean space to other trades. Most of our residential work is done by hand, which gives better protection for the structures that remain and leaves less mess for the next crew.
How the work runs
- Submit a form or call. Tell us what is being removed and what has to stay.
- Site visit. A project manager visits and reviews your project documents.
- Estimate. You get a detailed estimate within 24 to 48 hours of that assessment.
- Removal. The crew arrives on the agreed date, protects floors, walls and other structures, and removes only what was scoped.
- Clean-up. Our “No Nail Left Behind” promise means the space is clean and ready for the next trades.
Permits and hazards to check first
The City of Toronto requires a building permit to demolish all or part of a building, and for structural or material alterations. Other municipalities run their own process, so check with the local building department before work starts. Our guide to Toronto demolition permits goes through it in more detail.
Older buildings can hide asbestos in floor and ceiling tiles or pipe insulation. Have suspect materials tested before they are disturbed. If asbestos is found, abatement comes first.
How long it takes
Selective interior guts often take 1 to 4 days on site. Size, access and hazardous materials all change that. One GC in our reviews describes a job finished in just over half a day, broom-swept and vacuumed.
What affects the price
How much is being removed, what has to be protected, site access, materials, hazardous materials and debris disposal. That is why we look at the site before we send an estimate.
Selective deconstruction questions
What is the difference between selective and complete demolition?
Selective deconstruction removes specific parts and protects the rest. Complete demolition takes the whole structure down and clears the site.
Do I need a permit for selective demolition in Toronto?
If the work removes part of a building or makes structural or material alterations, yes. The City of Toronto requires a building permit for that work.
Can I stay in my home during the work?
Tell us at the site visit, because it changes how the job is planned. We protect floors, walls and the areas that stay, and work around your timeline where we can.
Do you work with general contractors?
Yes. Customers’ reviews include GCs who hand us the demo and bring their next trades in straight after.
How quickly can I get an estimate?
Within 24 to 48 hours after we complete our assessment. Submit a form or call (905) 597-8333.
latest reviews
“Reached out to manpower demo for what I thought was an impossible project, and these guys blew my socks off. The office was an absolute treat to deal with, and the team on the field went over the top to ensure my project was completed without any problems. Highly recommend these guys”
– Don, Toronto
“We are blown away by the professionalism and fast turnaround Manpower Demolition has delivered. In just 3 days, they managed to completely gut our 3400 sq ft sales center along with the removal of arches we had outside at the front. Best demolition work we have ever seen”
– Dmalfara, Etobicoke
“They were in and out in 4 days and the place looks great and perfect for the next trades. I have had 2 contractors in since demo and there were so impressed with the demo they ask me for the contact info for Manpower… they were super impressed with the quality Manpower delivered.”
– Jason, Toronto
“Manpower exceeded my expectations! I had selective demolition throughout the home. They do not miss a nail or screw. These guys will be my go-to from now on. They are fast and efficient, and work was done on time, and the worksite was left spotless”
– Morey, Vaughan
“We have used Manpower MANY Times! We couldn’t believe that they trademarked “no nail left behind,” but these crews didn’t mess around. Between every nail pulled, swept, and shop vac’ed. This demo company legitimately left it cleaner than most of the trades we have had on sites.”
– John, Orangeville
“First time using manpower demolition. Very pleased with the skill and size of crew. The job was broom-swept and vacuumed and completed in just over a half day. Great coordination and follow-through. Would highly recommend it to other GCs and contractors.”
– Alex, Toronto
“Manpower is my go to demolition team. They show up when their supposed to, finish when they say and leave the jobsite ready for my next crews to come in. From Start to finish Fernando, Justin and Danny and the rest of the guys provide you with top notch workmanship and customer service.”
– Mark, Toronto
“By far, the most painless demo experience we could have had as homeowners renovating our house. So impressed with this crew and their professionalism, punctuality efficiency, and especially their cleanup! Exceeded our expectations in every way!”
– Robert, Toronto
“I hired manpower demolition for a selective demolition of two bathrooms and a partial master bedroom and the manpower team was very thorough no nails left and all cleaned up. I would definitely have them on any future work.”
– Bill, Toronto
“We hired ManPower demolition for a top to bottom gut at the old Muddy Duck in mississauga we were promised a seven day demolition and let me tell you they delivered clean and professional. Just like to thank the whole team you guys crushed it.”
– Nikos, Mississauga
“I am a GC in the London area and my team ran into some asbestos flooring that we needed removed in order to convert the basement to a legal unit. I reached out to Fernando on instagram and he responded immediately. What a pleasure it was working with them.”
– Kayle, London
“Congratulations, Fernando. On an amazing business, you have grown and continue to grow. Jen, thanks for the quick responses and no hesitation to answer any questions I have had. I have now chosen ManPower to do all my demolition work for my bathroom renovations”
– Greg, Toronto
our founder
With over 20 years of experience in the demolition industry, Fernando Morales has established himself as a visionary leader and innovator.
As the owner and operator of Manpower Demolition, Fernando has revolutionized the way demolition projects are executed, setting new standards for safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Fernando’s biggest achievement has been transforming traditional demolition practices to ensure they are performed safely and efficiently, surpassing industry norms.
His dedication to excellence and innovation has positioned Manpower Demolition as a leading company in North America, known for its reliability and superior service.
areas we serve
CA Locations
- Toronto, ON
- Mississauga, ON
- Vaughan, ON
- Barrie, ON
- Hamilton, ON
- London, ON
- Kitchener, ON
- Waterloo, ON
- Niagara Falls, ON
- Ottawa, ON
- Kingston, ON
- Muskoka, ON
- Peterborough, ON
- Sudbury, ON
US Locations
- Naples, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Miami, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Pompano beach, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Hollywood, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Boca Raton, FL
- Naples, FL
Franchising Available
work with us
Submit a form
Submit a form or call us and we will contact you ASAP to learn more about your project and needs
Site Visit/Documents
One of our project managers will visit your site and asses your project’s documentation
Get a free quote
Receive estimate
In 24-48 hours after we complete our assessment, we will provide you with a detailed estimate
We get to work
Once all paperwork is completed, our crew will get to the site on the agreed date
