Interior demolition
Walls, ceilings, fixtures and finishes taken out in the right order, ready for the next trade.
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Drywall and insulation removal in Vancouver
What is behind the wall
Walls often hide wiring, plumbing, sprinkler lines, blocking and insulation. Removing the board in sections, from the top down, lets the crew see what is there before anything is cut or pulled loose.
What we remove
- Drywall on metal or wood studs, single and double layer
- Batt insulation and vapour barrier
- Ceiling drywall where it is being replaced
- Board that has been water damaged and needs to come out
Keeping the work tidy
Drywall makes a lot of dust and a lot of debris very quickly. We work in zones, load out as we go, and finish by cleaning the area so it is ready for framing, inspection or the next trade.
Before the crew arrives
- Clear furniture and equipment from the work area
- Tell us which walls and fixtures stay
- Share building access rules and loading details
- Send the hazardous materials survey if the building is older
How it works
How we run drywall and insulation removal
01
Walk-through
We look at the space, the access and what is staying, and ask about hours, parking and building rules.
02
Plan and quote
You get a clear scope in writing: what comes out, what is protected and what the finish looks like.
03
Safe demolition
A crew in hard hats, respirators and gloves removes the work in the right order, clearing as it goes.
04
Clean handover
The floor is cleared, debris is gone and the next trade can start. Safe demo. Clean results.
Common questions
Drywall and insulation removal FAQ
Why is old drywall sometimes tested first?
Joint compound, texture and older materials in some buildings can contain asbestos. A hazardous materials survey tells you what is safe to remove normally and what is not, so it should come before the work.
Do you remove the studs too?
That depends on the plan. Some jobs keep the studs and only strip the board and insulation; others take the whole wall. Tell us which, and the quote will reflect it.
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Need drywall and insulation removal in Vancouver? Call us.
Tell us about the space and the timeline and we will tell you what the job involves.