Understanding demolition cost helps Ottawa homeowners budget accurately and compare contractor quotes. This guide provides detailed, Ottawa-specific pricing data, covering material costs, labour rates, scope variations, and local factors that influence total project cost. Ottawa's climate conditions, building codes, and contractor market create pricing dynamics specific to the local market.
Interior demolition is required before most major renovations.
Kitchen gutting (cabinets, flooring, drywall): $1,500 to $4,000. Bathroom gutting: $800 to $2,000. Basement strip to studs: $2,000 to $5,000. Full interior gut of a typical home: $8,000 to $20,000. These costs include labour, debris removal, and dumpster rental. Costs increase if hazardous materials...
Partial or complete structural demolition requires careful planning.
Garage demolition: $3,000 to $8,000. Deck removal: $500 to $2,000. Shed demolition: $500 to $1,500. Chimney removal: $2,000 to $6,000. Complete house demolition: $15,000 to $40,000 including foundation removal. Demolition permits from the City of Ottawa cost $100 to $500. Asbestos abatement adds $2,...
Debris removal is a significant component of demolition costs.
Dumpster rental (10-yard): $350 to $500 per load. 20-yard dumpster: $450 to $700. 30-yard dumpster: $550 to $900. City of Ottawa landfill tipping fees apply for non-recyclable materials. Concrete and clean fill have lower disposal costs than mixed construction debris. Some demolition contractors inc...
Kitchen gutting costs $1,500 to $4,000 including cabinet removal, flooring removal, drywall removal, and debris disposal.
Complete house demolition costs $15,000 to $40,000 including foundation removal. Permits add $100 to $500.
Yes. Structural demolition requires a City of Ottawa demolition permit. Interior gutting for renovation generally does not require a separate demolition permit.
Asbestos abatement costs $2,000 to $10,000 depending on extent. Testing costs $200 to $500. Required before demolition in pre-1990 homes.
Interior room gutting: 1 to 3 days. Full interior strip: 1 to 2 weeks. Complete house demolition: 3 to 7 days.