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Not every project needs a building flattened. Often you only need part of it gone: an old kitchen, a dividing wall, a rotten deck or the rear of a house before an addition. That’s selective demolition. Done well, it protects the parts you’re keeping and keeps your renovation schedule on track. Planning a renovation or…
Planning stucco removal in Burnaby? Learn the full process, how to prepare your home, asbestos testing requirements, and how to hire the best demolition contractor. Expert guide by Rhino Demolition & Junk Removal.
Planning deck removal in Vancouver? Learn permit rules, cost factors, disposal options & when to hire pros. Free quotes from Rhino Demolition & Junk Removal.
Commercial demolition in Vancouver is not a weekend project you hand off to the cheapest bidder. The Canada waste management market generated USD $74.7 billion in 2025 (Grand View Research, 2025), and a growing share of that activity is construction and demolition work happening right here in Metro Vancouver. Get the contractor wrong and you’re…
Many Metro Vancouver homeowners are clearing their properties to make room for multiplexes, laneway homes, or simply a cleaner yard. But removing an old shed isn’t as simple as knocking it down with a sledgehammer. Whether the structure is 10 or 40 years old, a shed demolition in Vancouver involves several distinct phases: planning, hazardous…
Excavation in Vancouver is one of the most expensive and least understood parts of any residential project. Full site preparation in the Metro Vancouver area (covering excavation, tree removal, grading, and utility services) typically runs $30,000 to $75,000 CAD, according to local contractor benchmarks published by PSL Services BC. Basement excavation alone can cost $22,500…
If you’re planning to remove an old home in Vancouver, you’ve likely heard about “deconstruction” — the process of carefully dismantling a building piece by piece to salvage materials for reuse. It’s often promoted as a greener, more sustainable alternative to demolition. But is it actually worth it? At Rhino Demolition & Junk Removal, we…
If you drive through East Vancouver, Burnaby, or South Vancouver, you know the house. The low-pitched roof, the stucco façade, the iron railing on the second-floor balcony, and the brick or stone accents on the main floor. It is the Vancouver Special. Built by the thousands between 1965 and 1985, these homes are the workhorses…
Planning to demolish an old house or dig out a new foundation in Vancouver, BC? Whether you need a full house demolition with excavation or a partial excavation for a renovation, it’s crucial to understand the costs involved and what factors influence them. Excavation costs can vary widely in the Lower Mainland (including North Vancouver,…
When planning a renovation or property upgrade, interior demolition in Vancouver projects are often the first and most critical step. Interior demolition is more than simply tearing things down. It prepares the space safely and efficiently, setting the stage for a smooth construction process. At Rhino Demolition & Junk Removal, we specialize in making interior…