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Demolition in Montréal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a permit needed for interior demolition?▾

Often yes, especially if it touches structure, visible elements or a heritage sector. Check with your borough before starting.

How do I know whether asbestos is present?▾

Through characterisation done before the work, on materials likely to contain it. For an older building it is a required step, not an optional precaution.

Who protects neighbouring buildings?▾

The contractor, and it belongs in the contract: protections, work method, dust and vibration control, and liability insurance in case of damage.

Where does the debris go?▾

To authorised facilities, sorted where required. Disposal must be included and detailed in the quote.

How do I verify a contractor is licensed?▾

Ask for the RBQ licence number and search the Régie du bâtiment du Québec public registry.

Demolition in Montréal: what to know

Demolition, even partial, is regulated. In a dense city like Montreal, it also affects immediate neighbours.

The permit

Demolishing a building or part of one requires borough authorisation, with a more demanding process in heritage sectors. Even a significant interior demolition can require a permit.

Asbestos and lead

In a building from before the 1990s, asbestos can be found in insulation, floor coverings, adhesives and coatings. Characterisation before work is the rule, and removal follows strict CNESST requirements. A contractor who offers to demolish without checking puts you and those around you at risk.

Neighbours

Dust, noise, vibration, protecting adjoining buildings and occupying the street: all of it is planned before the first swing.

Licence

The contractor must hold a Régie du bâtiment du Québec licence, liability insurance and a CNESST clearance.

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