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Cutting Edge Excavation & Concrete
Excavator clearing debris on the demolition of a fire-damaged storage facility
Cutting Edge Excavation

Excavation

Demolition Contractor in Brantford and Brant County

We take down houses, barns, garages and commercial buildings, haul the debris and leave a clean, level site ready for what comes next.

5.0 on Google · 7 reviews · Since 2023 · Locally owned, Paris, ON · 50+ projects completed

The details

Knocking a building down is fast. Doing it safely, legally and without leaving a mess is the real job. We demolish houses, barns, garages, outbuildings and commercial buildings, and we leave you a clean, level site.

Houses, barns and outbuildings

On a rural property it might be an old barn that is falling in, a drive shed past saving, or a farmhouse being replaced with a new home. In town it is more often a detached garage or a small house on a lot that is being rebuilt. We bring an excavator sized for the building, and we haul the debris away.

Commercial and fire-damaged buildings

In 2026 we took down a fire-damaged self-storage facility in Oakville. It had more than 40 units, and each one belonged to someone. We worked alongside the unit owners and the insurance company. Fire jobs need patience and clear updates, not just a big machine.

Before the machine starts

The utilities have to cut off hydro, gas, water, and sewer or septic. Buildings from before about 1990 can contain asbestos in siding, flooring, insulation or pipe wrap, so a survey comes first, and a qualified abatement company removes anything it finds. Then the permit is issued and we can start. We help you line up each step so the dates fit together.

Sorting and hauling

We separate metal, clean wood and concrete where we can, because mixed loads cost more at the landfill. Salvage like barn beams or steel siding can be set aside for you. Everything else is loaded and hauled away.

What you get at the end

Once the debris is gone, we remove the foundation if that is part of the plan, backfill the hole and rough grade the lot. From there our site grading crew can finish the ground for seed or for your next build.

Common questions

What permits do I need to tear down a building?

Most buildings need a demolition permit from the County of Brant or the City of Brantford. Before that, hydro, gas, water and sewer or septic have to be disconnected by the providers. Older buildings usually need a survey for asbestos and other hazardous materials.

Do you take out the foundation?

If you want it gone. We break out the foundation and floor slab, haul it away and backfill the hole. If you are rebuilding in the same spot, part of the old foundation can sometimes stay, but that is a call for your engineer.

Can you work with my insurance company?

Yes. In 2026 we demolished a fire-damaged storage facility with more than 40 units, working with the unit owners and the insurer. We give you a written quote with the scope spelled out so your adjuster can review it.

How it works

  1. 01

    Call or send photos

    Tell us what you need. A few phone photos of the site help us give you a straight answer fast.

  2. 02

    Free on-site estimate

    We come out, measure, check access and drainage, and talk through options that fit your budget.

  3. 03

    Written quote

    You get a clear written quote with scope, timing and price before any work starts.

  4. 04

    We dig, form and pour

    One crew handles excavation, base prep and concrete, so nothing falls between contractors.

  5. 05

    Cleanup and walkthrough

    We leave the site clean and walk you through the finished work and how to care for it.

Recent work

Open, freshly seeded ground where nearly five acres of overgrown bush was cleared

Excavation · County of Brant · September 2025

Five acres of overgrown bush cleared and seeded

Nearly five acres of overgrown bush cleared, mulched and soil-conditioned, then seeded for grass after more than 20 hours of tractor time.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome service! Highly recommended the Quality of work is impeccable!

5 out of 5 stars

Curtis runs a very professional and efficient business.

5 out of 5 stars

Great group of guys and very happy with my retaining wall install. Will use again

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