Garage Demolition in North York
Many North York homes have detached garages built decades ago that are now cracked, leaning or too small for modern cars. When homeowners plan a new garage, a laneway suite or simply want more yard space, the old garage has to come down.
Our garage demolition service handles small detached garages: we empty the contents, dismantle the structure and haul away every piece. For larger or attached garages, we'll talk through the scope and whether a specialist demolition contractor is the better fit.
Laneway suites and new garages
Some North York properties are being updated with new garages or laneway suites, both of which require the old structure to come down first. Removing it cleanly and on schedule helps keep your project moving.
We'll work with your contractor to coordinate timing, and make sure the site is clear and ready for the next phase. If you're keeping the slab, we'll take care not to damage it.
How It Works
How garage demolition works
- 1
Tell us about the garage
Size, material, foundation, and any electrical or attachments.
- 2
Permit check and quote
We confirm whether a permit applies and give you a firm price before starting.
- 3
Empty and dismantle
We clear the contents, then take down the roof, walls and doors.
- 4
Haul and clean
Everything is hauled away and the site is cleaned up.
What we take with this service
- Wood and metal garage structures
- Garage doors and openers
- Roofing and shingles
- Siding and trim
- Garage contents
- Shelving and workbenches
- Small slabs (on assessment)
How pricing works
Garage demolition is quoted free, on site. Size, materials and what's inside all affect the price.
You'll know the full cost before we begin.
What affects your price
- Size and construction of the garage
- Foundation and slab
- Contents to clear first
- Electrical, gas or attachments
- Access for the truck
Permits, services and safety
Some structures may require a City of Toronto permit to demolish, depending on their size, location and what they're attached to. Before we start, we confirm with you whether a permit applies, so the job is done properly from day one.
Garages with electrical or gas service must have those disconnected by licensed trades before demolition. Older garages may contain materials like asbestos in roofing or siding; if suspected, they should be tested first. Metal is recycled and the rest goes to licensed disposal facilities.
FAQ
Garage Demolition questions
Do I need a permit to demolish a garage?
Garages often do. We confirm with you whether a permit applies before we start.
Do you remove the slab?
Small slabs on assessment. Larger slabs may need a demolition contractor with heavy equipment.
Can you demolish an attached garage?
Attached garages involve the house structure and may need a specialist. We'll talk through options.
What about power to the garage?
A licensed electrician must disconnect it first.
Can you clear the contents first?
Yes. We can empty the garage and demolish it in one project.
Related services
We take the hassle out of hauling
Ready to get it gone? Book your free quote.
Tell us what's taking up space and we'll come see it, give you a firm price and haul it away.
- Free on-site quote before any work
- We do all the lifting and loading
- Licensed Toronto disposal facilities
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Get your free on-site quote today.
Tell us what needs to go and when works for you. We'll call back to set up a time, see the job in person and give you a firm price before anything moves.
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