demolition services calgary
Now serving Calgary · Alberta

We make room for what's next.

Downright Demolition is now in Calgary.

Calgary is a city on the rise — and we're proud to join the community. Downright Demolition is more than a demolition crew; we're your partner in what comes next. Whether it's a single-home rebuild or a major commercial project, we clear the way safely, precisely, and cleanly — so Calgary's homeowners, businesses, and builders can build their future on solid ground.

Who we are

Alberta's trusted name in demolition — now clearing the way in Calgary

Downright Demolition has spent decades earning a reputation as one of Alberta's most trusted demolition and asbestos-removal companies. From single-room strip-outs to full structural teardowns, we handle the full range — residential, commercial, and industrial — with a safety-first mindset and a commitment to doing the job right, from the ground up.

What sets us apart isn't just what we take down; it's how carefully we do it. We work hand-in-hand with engineers, general contractors, and asbestos consultants to keep every project compliant, sequenced, and on schedule — while recycling and diverting as much material as possible to keep debris out of the landfill. Now, we're bringing that same standard to Calgary homeowners, businesses, and builders.

Bring it down right.
Meet your Calgary lead

The person answering for every Calgary job

Ben Knight, Demolition Commander, Downright Demolition Calgary Division
Demolition Commander · Calgary Division
Ben Knight

Ben leads Downright Demolition's Calgary division — scoping, planning, and answering for every project we take on in the city. With years in the demolition and construction trades, he brings hands-on field experience, a safety-first discipline, and a straight-talking approach that Calgary contractors and property owners can count on from the first site walk to the final clean handoff.

"In demolition, precision is safety. My job is to make sure every Calgary teardown is planned to the last finish — on time, on budget, and by the book."
The Calgary demolition problem

Where renovations go wrong — and how we keep yours on track

Most Calgary project delays don't start with the build. They start with a demolition phase that wasn't scoped, sequenced, or handled safely. Here's what trips projects up, and how we solve it.

Problem 01 · Hidden hazmat

Surprise asbestos in older buildings

Calgary's commercial and residential stock is full of pre-1990 materials. Discovering asbestos or lead mid-demo means stop-work orders, blown budgets, and a scramble for a certified crew.

We fix itCertified asbestos testing & full-containment abatement, handled in-house to Alberta regulations — no mid-project surprises.
Problem 02 · Blown timelines

Tenant improvements that fall behind

For landlords and businesses, a slow tear-out means lost rent and missed opening dates. Demolition that isn't sequenced with your trades stalls the whole schedule.

We fix it850+ completed projects and a 20–30 person crew that sequences cleanly with your GC and follow-on trades for on-schedule handoffs.
Problem 03 · Compliance risk

Permits & Alberta OHS complexity

Get the permits, safety codes, or engineering sign-offs wrong and you're facing fines, liability, and shutdowns — not something to hand to an unproven contractor.

We fix itCOR-certified, fully insured, with permit assistance and engineering coordination built into how we plan every job.
Problem 04 · Collateral damage

Messy demo next to occupied space

Renovating one unit while others stay open? Careless demolition spreads dust, debris, and damage into the areas that are supposed to survive untouched.

We fix itSelective, surgical removal that protects what stays — clean, contained, and precise, right down to the last finish.
Full-service, now in Calgary

Everything we tear down — under one crew

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Interior Demolition

Interiors stripped back to a clean shell — finishes, flooring, ceilings, millwork, fixtures.

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Selective Demolition

Surgical removal of defined elements while the rest of the building stays intact and operational.

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Commercial Demolition

Office fit-outs, retail and restaurant conversions, tenant improvements, and rebuilds.

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Residential Demolition

Full home teardowns, selective removals, and interior strip-outs for renovation and rebuild.

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Industrial Demolition

Facility teardowns and structural removals with the equipment and oversight complex sites need.

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Structural Demolition

Load-bearing structures and concrete removed with engineering support, takedown to haul-off.

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Exterior Demolition

Walls, siding, roofing, decks, and balconies removed while interiors stay protected.

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Deconstruction

Careful dismantling that salvages reusable materials and keeps debris out of landfills.

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Asbestos Testing & Abatement

Testing, abatement, and safe disposal of asbestos, lead, and environmental hazards.

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Excavation

Site prep, basements, rock excavation, and trenching for utilities, drainage, and foundations.

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Demolition Consulting

Site assessments, permit assistance, and planning before the first wall comes down.

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Free, Detailed Quotes

Scope tied to your drawings, clear inclusions and exclusions, and a transparent price.

What we've done so far

Proof, not promises

The same precision we bring to Calgary has already cleared the way on landmark, commercial, and industrial sites across Alberta.

Selective interior demolition at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge · Jasper, AB

A 100-year-old Rockies landmark, cleared for its next era

We delivered the full selective demolition and asbestos abatement scope inside this Historic Hotels Worldwide property — precise removal to detailed demolition drawings, careful work around protected heritage finishes, and multiple full containments under Alberta regulations.

Selective demolitionAsbestos abatementLead removalHeritage site
Retail clearout demolition at Premium Outlet Collection EIA
Retail · ALBERTA

Retail clearout, fast turnaround

Full interior strip-out of a retail unit, sequenced to hand a clean shell to the next tenant's build team on schedule.

Interior demoTenant improvement
Commercial demolition project by Downright Demolition
Commercial · Alberta

Commercial fit-out demolition

Office and retail spaces stripped and prepped for renovation with minimal disruption to neighbouring units.

Commercial demoSelective
Structural and industrial demolition by Downright Demolition
Industrial · Alberta

Structural takedown & haul-off

Load-bearing structure removed with engineering oversight, then site cleared and materials diverted for recycling.

StructuralExcavation
And these are just a few.
With 850+ projects completed and more underway across Edmonton, Calgary, and all of Alberta, our portfolio grows every month — from single-home rebuilds to landmark restorations. Calgary, you're in good company.
50+
Years combined experience
850+
Projects completed
COR
Certified & fully insured
~90%
Material recycled / diverted
Your Calgary project starts here

Send us your drawings. We'll clear the way.

Get a detailed, transparent demolition quote from a Calgary crew with the safety record, certifications, and track record to back it up.

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