Deconstruction in Vancouver — Diversion Numbers That Pass, Paperwork Included
Green Demolition Bylaw teardowns, LEED diversion targets, salvage-first strip-outs — our crew disassembles, sorts, and documents so your permit compliance and waste reporting are handled. Our bins, our trucks, one invoice.
Why GCs Sub Their Deconstruction to Us
If you're pulling a demo permit on a pre-1950 home in Vancouver, you already know the Green Demolition Bylaw math: hit the salvage and recycling minimums or eat the compliance deposit. Deconstruction done by a crew that treats it like regular demo — smash, load, dump — leaves you short on diversion and long on paperwork problems.
We run deconstruction salvage-first: soft strip, sorted disassembly, source-separated bins on our own fleet, and weigh tickets from certified recycling facilities. You get the diversion documentation your permit file or LEED submittal needs — compiled by us, not chased down by your PM after the fact.
- Salvage-first sequencing to hit bylaw diversion minimums
- Source-separated bins: clean wood, metal, concrete, mixed
- Weigh tickets & manifests compiled for your permit file
- Salvage donation coordination with receipts for the client
- Labour, bins, hauling, and reporting on one invoice
What We Salvage — and What We Recycle
Every load is sorted, weighed, and documented so your diversion numbers hold up at permit close-out.
We Salvage for Reuse
- Dimensional lumber, beams & old-growth framing
- Hardwood flooring, doors, trim & millwork
- Fixtures, cabinetry & appliances in reusable condition
- Windows, brick & architectural elements
- Character features flagged for retention or resale
We Divert & Recycle
- Clean wood waste to certified recycling facilities
- Metals — copper, steel, aluminum — source-separated
- Concrete, masonry & asphalt for crushing
- Drywall recycling per Metro Vancouver disposal bans
- Cardboard, plastics & mixed loads sorted at transfer
Our Deconstruction Process
Salvage-first sequencing with documentation at every step — one crew, one invoice.
1. Scope Walk & Quote
We walk the structure with you or your super, identify salvage value and diversion targets, flag hazmat survey requirements, and quote the job all-in — labour, bins, hauling, and reporting.
2. Soft Strip & Salvage
Fixtures, doors, flooring, and reusable materials come out first — set aside for retention, donation, or resale, with receipts documented for your file.
3. Sorted Disassembly
The structure comes apart in sequence, not in a heap. Wood, metal, and concrete go into source-separated bins on our own fleet as we work.
4. Weigh Tickets & Reporting
Loads go to certified facilities, weigh tickets come back to us, and you get a compiled diversion package ready for permit close-out or LEED submittal.
Deconstruction Projects We Handle in Vancouver
Green Demolition Bylaw Teardowns
Pre-1950 Vancouver homes with salvage and recycling minimums attached to the demo permit — we hit the numbers and hand you the paperwork.
LEED & Green-Certified Projects
Construction waste management credits need documented diversion. Our weigh-ticket packages slot straight into your LEED submittal.
Character Home Renovations
Heritage retention projects where old-growth framing, trim, and features carry real value — salvaged carefully, not landfilled.
Commercial Strip-Outs with Diversion
TI and office deconstruction where the client or municipality requires waste diversion reporting alongside the usual schedule pressure.
The Questions GCs Ask Before Booking Us
Yes. For pre-1950 homes under Vancouver's Green Demolition Bylaw, we plan the deconstruction around the salvage and recycling minimums tied to your demo permit, run source-separated bins, and compile the weigh tickets and diversion documentation you need for permit close-out and deposit recovery.
Deconstruction & Salvage Across Greater Vancouver
Our crew mobilizes throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley with same-week availability.
Got a Deconstruction Scope to Price?
Send us the scope or book a site walk. You'll get an all-in quote covering labour, sorted bins, hauling, and the diversion paperwork your permit file needs. COIs and WorkSafeBC clearance available for your site file.
Need precision demo without the salvage scope? See our selective demolition service or all our Vancouver demolition services.