Frequently Asked Questions

A: 1).  A owner authorization  form that has been signed and initialed where indicated.

     2).  A copy of the status of title that is no older then 3 months old it can be obtained from this website if you have the title number.   https://www.tprmb.ca/tchk/landing-page

     3). The property owner needs to fill out an online form for MB Hydro for disconnects. Without this the city will not release the demolition permit.  https://www.hydro.mb.ca/accounts_and_services/services_and_lighting/service_removal/ 

     4). Have you applied for a development permit? The city won't accept a demolition permit without a development permit in place, unless the house is in a unsafe condition and needs to come down.

     Here is a link to the city website showing what is needed for a demolition permit.

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/ppd/permits/Residential/Demolitions.stm

A:   Demolition permits take between 6 to 10 weeks, occasionally longer depending on current processing times at plan exam and zoning down at PP&D.

A:  An average 1000 sq. ft. bungalow can typically be done within 2 days, this includes demolishing and removing the entire house, concrete basement, disconnecting site services and back-filling the property.

A:   Yes, anything built before 1990 has a possibility of containing asbestos in many different materials. The only way to accurately determine if you have asbestos in your home is though laboratory testing. We can provide this service or you can reach out to any of the asbestos consultants in the city that does sampling. In most cases Workplace Safety and Health requires 3 samples per suspect material. Suspect materials include, floor tile, drywall joint compound, insulation, parging, pipe/duct wrap etc.

A:  As long as the house is safe to enter it must be removed prior to demolition and proof of removal must be provided. Feel free to contact us for pricing on any asbestos abatement. 

A:  If no asbestos laboratory results were taken prior to demo or if you are unable to obtain samples due to safety concerns current guidelines dictate we must treat the entire house as asbestos containing. 

A:  Yes, as part of the demolition permit requirements we must disconnect sewer and water services back to the city main which is typically in the boulevard or in the street. If your services are newer and you are rebuilding please reach out to Water and Waste to find out if you can reuse your existing services. You can temporarily cap the lines on property, however your permit will stay open until the disconnections have been inspected at the main.