Demolition

Demolition services in Canada

Updated 4 November 2026

Demolishing a house in Canada usually costs CA$10,000 to CA$50,000, while interior demolition of a single floor or room is far cheaper, at about CA$2 to CA$7 per square foot. The price depends on size, structure and disposal, so describe your project on BlaBlaPrice and get current quotes from local sellers.

Permits and deposits

Many cities require a demolition permit before any work starts. In Surrey, British Columbia, the permit carries a non-refundable CA$250 administration fee and a refundable CA$5,000 waste diversion deposit. In some cities a standard permit has been quoted at around CA$110 for the first 5,000 square feet, so ask the city office which fees apply to your address.

Licences and insurance

In Winnipeg, the two top demolition licence classes require COR or SECOR safety certification and liability insurance. Ask every seller for proof of insurance and of a valid licence in your province, and check whether debris removal is included in the price. Quotes are usually per job, although contractors in Ontario often charge CA$50 to CA$100 per hour for labour.

Season and timing

Winter runs from December to February, and frozen ground and snow can slow outdoor work in Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and Toronto. Booking in November lets a contractor schedule the job for spring, when the ground thaws and the crew can work through to summer. Arrange the disconnection of power, gas and water before the crew arrives, so the deadline is easier to keep.

How it is priced and measured

Quotes here are often per square foot, so give the floor area in square feet as well as metres; one square metre is about 10.8 square feet. Say which parts are going, such as a garage, a deck or a basement, and whether the structure is wood frame, brick or concrete, because each one changes the labour and the disposal cost. Decide who removes the debris, and whether the waste deposit is part of the price.

What to write in your request

State what you want demolished, the scope of the work, the structure material, and whether waste removal should be included. Add the site address in your city, the deadline and your budget. Photos of the building help sellers estimate the work.

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