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Demolition contractors in Canada

1,364 demolition contractors across Canada, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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Demolition Contractors

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What to check when hiring demolition contractors in Canada

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
  • A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.

How to judge a demolition contractor

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Demolition (whole-building or interior strip-out) needs a municipal demolition permit, and utilities must be disconnected first: confirm the contractor arranges the permit and the gas, hydro and water disconnects.
  • Buildings from before the 1990s require an asbestos (and often lead) survey before demolition under provincial OHS rules; designated-substance removal must be done by qualified abatement workers before demolition proceeds.
  • Get a written scope covering the survey, abatement, dust/debris control, and lawful disposal of waste.
  • Check liability insurance and a current workers' compensation clearance (WSIB/WorkSafeBC/WCB).

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • Starts demolition with no permit or no utility disconnects.
  • Skips the asbestos/designated-substance survey on an older building, or rips out suspect materials with no abatement.
  • No plan for dust control or lawful disposal.
  • Large cash deposit, or no proof of insurance and WCB coverage.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Will you get the demolition permit and arrange the utility disconnects?
  • Has an asbestos/designated-substance survey been done, and who does any abatement?
  • How will dust be controlled and waste lawfully disposed of?
  • Do you carry liability insurance and a current WCB/WSIB clearance?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy demolition contractor?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A demolition contractor backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend demolition contractors for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Demolition contractors are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a demolition contractor?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the demolition contractor, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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