Demolition in Laval
Laval is a city in its own right, with its own by laws and its own planning department, which changes the process compared with a Montréal borough. The territory is vast and overwhelmingly low rise, with a huge stock of bungalows, split levels and cottages built between the 1960s and the 1980s It is today one of the most active teardown and rebuild markets in Greater Montréal, with owners buying well located lots to replace an ageing house with new construction
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The building stock of Laval and what it changes on site
Laval is a city in its own right, with its own by laws and its own planning department, which changes the process compared with a Montréal borough. The territory is vast and overwhelmingly low rise, with a huge stock of bungalows, split levels and cottages built between the 1960s and the 1980s. It is today one of the most active teardown and rebuild markets in Greater Montréal, with owners buying well located lots to replace an ageing house with new construction. Access is wide and lots are open, which greatly simplifies logistics compared with the island.
Dominant building stock Bungalows, split levels and cottages from the 1960s to the 1980s, retail along the main boulevards, industrial parks.
Three ground realities in Laval
A single municipal process
Unlike Montréal, the application is filed with Ville de Laval, with one process for the whole territory.
The teardown and rebuild market
Many lots bought to replace a 1970s house with new construction. The lot has to be handed over ready to excavate.
Open access
Wide driveways, open lots, an excavator that gets in without difficulty. Logistics cost less than on the island.
What we do in Laval.
The Laval sectors we cover.
- Chomedey
- Sainte-Rose
- Vimont
- Duvernay
- Laval-des-Rapides
- Pont-Viau
- Fabreville
- Sainte-Dorothée
- Auteuil
- Saint-François
Who issues the demolition authorisation
The demolition authorisation certificate application is filed with the Ville de Laval planning department. We prepare the file, submit it and follow the application through to issue. We also coordinate service disconnection with the utilities before work starts.
What people ask us in Laval.
Three things before work starts. The demolition authorisation certificate from Ville de Laval, service disconnection by the utilities, and an asbestos test if the house predates 1990, which covers the vast majority of Laval's stock. After that, the demolition itself takes three to seven working days.
Yes, if your rebuild calls for it. We can fully remove the foundation and backfill with compacted material so the lot is ready for the new excavation. On site crushing is also possible and often cheaper. Both are priced separately.
No. Travel is included in the quote everywhere in Greater Montréal. The price depends on the nature of the job and access constraints, never on distance.
Yes, always, with no obligation. Our estimator comes out, assesses the site in person and gives you a detailed firm price quote within 24 to 48 hours.
We also work in these sectors.
A demolition project in Laval ?
Our estimator visits free of charge, assesses your site in person and issues a firm quote within 24 to 48 hours.
