Demolition & Restoration Estimating
Selective interior demolition, full structural demolition with waste tonnage, asbestos, lead and mould abatement, and insurance-ready water and fire restoration estimates.
Technical Overview
Demolition and restoration bids need debris weight conversions, tipping fees, temporary shoring, negative-air containment for designated substances, and Xactimate line items for insurers and adjusters. We price to provincial asbestos regulations (for example Ontario Regulation 278/05) and the designated substances survey that must come before tender.
- ✓ Turnaround: 24–48 hours
- ✓ Deliverables: Unlocked Excel BOQ + Marked PDF
- ✓ Proposal: Firm 15-minute response in business hours
- ✓ Confidentiality: Strict corporate NDA on request
Quantities Measured in Demolition & Restoration
- ▸ Total structural building wrecking, high-reach excavator hours, concrete crushing & scrap metal credits
- ▸ C&D roll-off dumpster pulls, landfill tipping tonnage, dust control & temporary pedestrian protection
- ▸ IICRC S500/S520 water mitigation, fire/smoke rebuilds, mold remediation, and ACM/lead abatement
Common Bid Traps We Catch
- ⚠ Underestimated C&D landfill tipping fees and night/weekend noise-restricted carting labour in dense metros
- ⚠ Live MEP cut-cap-and-make-safe allowances inside occupied hospitals or multi-tenant office towers
- ⚠ provincial environmental and hazardous materials air monitoring, 3-stage decontamination showers, and hazardous manifest disposal fees
Representative Line Items for Demolition & Restoration
Every line item is delivered in an unlocked Excel sheet with formula-linked unit rates and Canadian code notes.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Canadian Spec Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 41 19 | Selective Interior Tenant Gut Demolition (Partitions, ACT, Flooring & Carting) | SF | 24,000 | Includes elevator protection, night carting & 30-yd roll-off tipping fees |
| 02 82 13 | Type 3 Asbestos Pipe & Floor Tile Abatement w/ Negative-Air HEPA Containment | SF | 6,200 | Includes 6-mil double poly, decon unit, air clearance & designated-substance disposal |
| 02 41 16 | Complete 3-Story Structural Steel/Masonry Building Wrecking & Slab Removal | CF | 420,000 | Includes high-reach shear, misting cannon & net scrap credit |
Demolition & Restoration Sub-Services & Specialisations
Detailed quantity surveys available for every branch of this trade across Canada.
Demolition & Restoration Takeoffs by Canadian Metro
Calibrated with indicative local labour factors and regional code amendments.
Demolition & Restoration Estimating FAQ
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