Small Demolition Business in BC
Year-round work with strong renovation market
BC Quick Facts
Tax Rate: 5% GST (PST exempt)
WorkSafeBC: Optional for owners
Hourly Rate: $175–$325/hr
Day Rate: $1,400–$2,600/day
Season: Year-round
Key Market: Vancouver renos
PST Exempt for Services
Labour services are PST exempt in BC — only charge 5% GST on demolition services. PST applies only if you're selling materials.
BC Demolition Rates
Hourly Rate
$175–$325/hr
Metro Vancouver at higher end.
Day Rate
$1,400–$2,600
8-hour minimum typical.
Shed Demo
$1,000–$3,000
Includes disposal.
BC Markets
Vancouver Renos
Character home renovations, laneway house site prep. High-value market.
Fraser Valley
Residential renovation demolition. Older homes being updated.
Interior
Older building removal, fire damage cleanup. Kelowna, Kamloops areas.
Island
Cottage demolition, aging structure removal. Victoria renovation market.
BC Considerations
Asbestos Awareness
- • Pre-1990 buildings may contain asbestos
- • Testing required before demo
- • Specialized removal if found
Access Challenges
- • Compact equipment needed in Vancouver
- • Steep terrain on North Shore
- • Tight lot access common
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