Demolition in Edmonton
Demolition in Edmonton runs from a weekend basement strip-out to a full house teardown on an infill lot. The regulated part is what comes out of the building, not what falls down: pre-1990 Edmonton homes frequently contain asbestos in vermiculite insulation, floor tile, drywall mud and pipe wrap, and Alberta OHS rules require testing before disturbing them.
8 demolition contractors listed in Edmonton & area
Independently listed — no paid placementZebra Demolition
Edmonton
Edmonton light-demolition specialist offering drywall and flooring removal, shed and deck teardown, deconstruction and site cleanup with free estimates.
All West Demolition
Edmonton
Alberta residential demolition contractor with 40+ years handling homes, duplexes and small buildings across Edmonton and the province.
Visco Demolition
Edmonton
Edmonton demolition company serving Alberta for 55+ years with turnkey residential, commercial and industrial demolition and site cleanup.
Downright Demolition
Edmonton
Edmonton demolition contractor offering selective and structural demolition, deconstruction and asbestos abatement for residential and commercial projects.
Infill Demolition
Edmonton
Edmonton residential demolition specialist for garages, homes and infill teardown projects.
Prairie Demolition & Recycling Ltd.
Edmonton
Bonded and insured Edmonton demolition contractor providing residential, commercial and industrial demolition and recycling.
Revlyn Demolition & Recycling Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton demolition and recycling contractor handling residential, commercial and industrial teardown and site work.
JUSTJUNK Demolition Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton light demolition and junk-removal service for interior teardowns, sheds, decks and debris hauling.
Common demolition contractors services in Edmonton
- Interior strip-outs and gut demolition
- Full house and garage teardowns
- Concrete and driveway removal
- Deck, shed and fence removal
- Asbestos abatement coordination
- Site clearing and hauling
- Junk removal and disposal
Demolition prices in Edmonton
Typical Edmonton-area ranges to help you sanity-check a quote. Every job is different — get three written quotes before committing.
| Job | Typical Edmonton range |
|---|---|
| Interior gut (per sq ft) | $3 – $8 / sq ft |
| Basement strip-out (900 sq ft) | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Detached garage teardown | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Full house demolitionHigher with asbestos abatement or difficult access. | $15,000 – $35,000 |
| Asbestos abatement | $2,000 – $15,000+ |
| Bin rental and disposal | $400 – $900 per bin |
| Deck or shed removal | $600 – $2,000 |
Ranges are market-typical estimates for the Edmonton area, compiled from published contractor pricing and homeowner-reported costs. They are a budgeting starting point, not a quote.
Permits & licensing
A City of Edmonton demolition permit is required to remove a house or garage, and utilities must be formally disconnected first. Alberta OHS requires an asbestos assessment before disturbing materials in buildings constructed before 1990 — this is not optional, and a contractor who waves it off is a liability you do not want.
Best time to book in Edmonton
Exterior demolition and teardowns are easiest May through October, largely because of utility disconnection scheduling and frozen ground. Interior strip-outs run year-round. On infill lots, sequence the demolition permit early — utility disconnections alone can take several weeks.
What to ask an Edmonton demolition contractor
- 1Ask for the asbestos assessment report before any pre-1990 interior work starts.
- 2Confirm who arranges utility disconnections and how long they expect it to take.
- 3Get disposal and bin costs itemized rather than bundled vaguely into labour.
- 4Confirm they carry adequate liability coverage for adjacent-property damage.
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Demolition in Edmonton: common questions
How much does demolition cost in Edmonton?
An interior gut runs $3–$8 per square foot, so a 900 sq ft basement strip-out is typically $3,000–$7,000. A detached garage teardown costs $2,500–$6,000, and a full house demolition $15,000–$35,000. Asbestos abatement, if required, is a separate $2,000–$15,000+.
Do I need an asbestos test before demolition in Edmonton?
If the building was constructed before 1990, yes. Alberta OHS requires an asbestos assessment before disturbing suspect materials — vermiculite attic insulation, older floor tile, drywall joint compound and pipe wrap are the common local finds. Testing costs a few hundred dollars and protects everyone on site.
Do I need a permit to demolish a garage in Edmonton?
Yes. The City of Edmonton requires a demolition permit for removing a garage or house, and utilities must be disconnected and confirmed before work begins. Removing a deck, shed or fence generally does not require a permit.
How long does a house demolition take?
The physical teardown of a typical Edmonton house is 1–3 days. The timeline is dominated by everything before it: permit approval, utility disconnections and any required asbestos abatement, which together commonly take 4–8 weeks.
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