Demolition Costs Across Canada
Typical project range
$2,535 – $5,532
Based on 530 data points across 4 provinces
Detailed Cost Breakdown
Specific costs by job type, extracted from industry sources across Canada.
Total Project Costs
| Job Type | Low | High | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Materials Abatement | $6,000 | $57,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Residential House Demolition | $16,625 | $34,188 | 8 |
| Green Demolition Deposit | $14,650 | $14,650 | 3 |
| Load Bearing Wall Removal | $3,750 | $11,500 | 4(2 prov) |
| Asbestos Lead Abatement | $3,250 | $11,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Complete Chimney Removal | $4,000 | $9,000 | 2 |
| Garage Demolition | $3,000 | $8,000 | 2 |
| Kitchen Demolition Complex | $5,000 | $7,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Double Car Garage Demolition | $3,000 | $7,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Demolition | $2,667 | $7,000 | 3(3 prov) |
| Asbestos Abatement | $1,891 | $6,304 | 23(4 prov) |
| Driveway Demo | $2,250 | $5,500 | 2 |
| Kitchen Demo | $2,250 | $5,375 | 4(3 prov) |
| Concrete Asphalt Removal | $2,000 | $5,000 | 2 |
| Foundation Removal | $1,500 | $5,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Asbestos Tile Removal | $1,500 | $5,000 | 3 |
| Elevated Deck Removal | $2,400 | $4,500 | 2 |
| Driveway Removal | $1,816 | $4,474 | 19(4 prov) |
| Driveway Demolition | $1,400 | $4,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Concrete Removal | $1,700 | $3,875 | 4(2 prov) |
| Concrete Driveway Removal | $1,659 | $3,719 | 4(3 prov) |
| Bathroom Demolition | $1,706 | $3,594 | 16(4 prov) |
| Bathroom Demo | $1,360 | $3,540 | 5(3 prov) |
| Bathroom Demolition Disposal | $1,567 | $3,500 | 3(2 prov) |
| Deck Demolition Prep | $1,500 | $3,500 | 2 |
| Deck Removal Disposal | $1,250 | $3,500 | 2 |
| Basement Demolition Disposal | $1,167 | $3,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Deck Removal | $1,161 | $3,306 | 18(2 prov) |
| Kitchen Demolition Basic | $2,000 | $3,250 | 2(2 prov) |
| Deck Demolition | $1,365 | $3,207 | 32(4 prov) |
| Non Load Bearing Wall Removal | $1,325 | $3,125 | 4(3 prov) |
| Single Car Garage Demolition | $2,000 | $3,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Concrete Slab Removal | $1,400 | $3,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Partial Chimney Removal | $1,250 | $3,000 | 2 |
| Kitchen Demolition | $1,154 | $2,962 | 13(2 prov) |
| Driveway Excavation Disposal | $1,250 | $2,750 | 2(2 prov) |
| Flooring Removal | $1,100 | $2,700 | 2 |
| Bedroom Demo | $1,233 | $2,667 | 3(2 prov) |
| Deck Frame Demolition | $1,000 | $2,500 | 2 |
| Powder Room Demolition | $1,350 | $2,250 | 2(2 prov) |
| Ground Level Deck Removal | $1,000 | $1,600 | 2 |
| Apron Removal | $650 | $1,550 | 2(2 prov) |
| Shed Demolition | $680 | $1,540 | 5(2 prov) |
| Concrete Porch Removal | $500 | $1,500 | 2 |
| Debris Bin Rental | $525 | $1,475 | 2(2 prov) |
| Tile Removal | $500 | $1,467 | 3(3 prov) |
| Concrete Step Demolition | $550 | $1,400 | 2(2 prov) |
| Above Ground Pool Removal | $400 | $1,400 | 2(2 prov) |
| Demolition Permit Fee | $1,340 | $1,340 | 3 |
| Debris Disposal | $540 | $1,300 | 5(2 prov) |
| Bathtub Removal | $500 | $1,200 | 3(2 prov) |
| Kitchen Demo Disposal | $400 | $1,150 | 2(2 prov) |
| Fence Removal | $425 | $1,125 | 2 |
| Shower Demolition | $500 | $1,067 | 3(2 prov) |
| Concrete Steps Removal | $400 | $1,050 | 4(2 prov) |
| Demolition Disposal Fees | $450 | $950 | 2(2 prov) |
| Concrete Steps Demolition | $367 | $867 | 3(2 prov) |
| Dumpster Rental | $379 | $750 | 12(4 prov) |
| Dumpster Rental 20yard | $413 | $738 | 4(2 prov) |
| Dumpster Rental 10yard | $325 | $600 | 2 |
| Deck Waste Disposal | $193 | $580 | 3 |
| Asbestos Testing | $300 | $525 | 4(2 prov) |
| Deck Debris Disposal | $200 | $500 | 2 |
| Deck Material Disposal | $200 | $500 | 2 |
| Deck Board Disposal | $200 | $400 | 2 |
| Deck Demolition Disposal | $188 | $400 | 4(3 prov) |
| Countertop Removal | $167 | $367 | 3(3 prov) |
Per-Unit Costs
| Job Type | Low | High | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition Labor | $75/hr | $125/hr | 2 |
| Asbestos Abatement | $15/sq ft | $33/sq ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Residential House Demolition | $4/sq ft | $15/sq ft | 5(2 prov) |
| Residential Demolition | $5/sq ft | $15/sq ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Attached Garage Demolition | $8/sq ft | $9/sq ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Detached Garage Demolition | $4/sq ft | $7/sq ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Construction Waste Disposal | $128/unit | $158/unit | 2(2 prov) |
| Concrete Footing Removal | $50/unit | $150/unit | 2(2 prov) |
| Deck Waste Disposal | $80/unit | $120/unit | 2 |
By Province
British Columbia$3,855 – $7,017
Alberta$2,072 – $5,602
New Brunswick$1,449 – $4,274
Ontario$1,616 – $3,821
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