Able Demolition Services
Calgary’s trusted Constructors
Able Demolition is your first choice contractor for residential and commercial demolition projects. We offer complete demolition and excavation services. From start to finish, you can rely on our experienced and professional team to follow through on any challenging demolition project.
Why Choose Us?
We have worked with major clients in commercial and industrial construction industries. Able Demolition Services is recognized as a leading demolition contractor and has become an integral part of successful construction and infrastructure projects completed in Calgary and Western Canada.
At Able Demolition, we do our best to recycle materials. We sell a variety of inventory recovered from our demolition sites, which helps to reduce waste and protect the environment.
About
Recycling
Reliable Materials Recycling in Calgary
At Able Demolition, we are committed to diverting as much material from the waste stream as possible. We salvage and recycle materials such as steel, concrete, and asphalt. For more information on our recycling program, please contact us.
Health & Safety
We Make Safety a Top Priority on Every Job
At Able Demolition, we strive to meet and exceed Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Our health and safety training programs are mandatory for all employees, as well as compulsory personal protection equipment.
We are also part of the Alberta Certificate of Recognition Program.
Founder’s Story
Hans Meyer
Hans Meyer was never afraid of hard work. An executive chef by trade, he picked up a jackhammer and a one-ton truck to demolish concrete by hand as a way to earn a second income. It was grueling work, but in June of 1975, Hans saw an opportunity—one that would take him from the kitchen to the construction site. That was the year he founded Able Demolition Services, originally known as Able Concrete Breakers, in Calgary, Alberta.
Hans was an innovator in the world of concrete demolition. He built his company with determination, eventually acquiring some of the largest hydraulic hammers in Canada at the time. As his clientele grew, so did the scale of his projects, leading him to specialize in demolishing complex concrete structures. His keen business sense helped him navigate major economic downturns, ensuring that Able continued to thrive for 42 years.
One pivotal moment in Hans’ career was the introduction of robotic demolition to his business. A machine replaced the grueling work he had once done by hand with a 100-pound jackhammer—proof of how far he and his company had come.
Despite his success, Hans never lost sight of his humble beginnings. He believed in giving back, generously sharing his success with his community and those less fortunate. His passion for his work was matched only by his love for his family, particularly his son, Ed Meyer, who worked alongside him for over 30 years and eventually carried on his legacy.
Hans passed away in 2017 at the age of 76, with many dreams still on his to-do list. But his impact lives on—through his family, his business, and the many structures that once stood tall before he took them down.
Services
Able is a locally owned and family-run business, founded by Hans Bernd Meyer and managed alongside his son, Ed Meyer. We have a long track record of success, having completed major large-scale demolition projects over the years.
We offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in a variety of demolition projects, which are delivered at competitive prices and set at hourly rates or contract prices.
As well as doing complete demolition projects including site assessments, permits, project management or consulting, we offer a variety of other services, such as:
Selective Demolition
For older building retrofits when large or small portions of buildings and structures need to be demolished.
Interior Demolition
Complete interior demolition and clean-up of any size, shape or form to suit our customer’s needs.
Specialized Demolition Trailers
With a 40-cubic meter capacity, end dumps and tandems for trucking any type of material from concrete and rubble to dirt and rock.
Excavation
All types of excavation from small residential projects to large industrial and commercial jobs.
Robotic Demolition
We have state-of-the-art robotic demolition tools to suit a wide array of applications.
Hazardous Waste Removal
Includes, but is not limited to, asbestos abatement, PCB removal, as well as removal of other hazardous materials.
Concrete & Rock Breaking
From smaller robotic hammers and crunchers up to 10,000ft/lb. excavator-mounted hydraulic breakers and hydraulic crunchers and shears.
Salvage & Recycling
We process various types of building materials and mechanical and electrical components for both residential and industrial use.
Projects
We have worked with major clients in commercial and industrial construction industries. Able is recognized as a leading demolition contractor and has become an integral part of successful construction and infrastructure projects completed in Calgary and Western Canada.
Some of our major clients include:
- Clark Builders
- Dominion Construction
- Omsac – Bird Construction
- Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
- Ellis Don
- PCL
- CANA Engineering
- Graham Construction
- Public Works
- CB Commercial
- GWL Realty Advisors
- Qualex-Landmark
- City of Calgary
- Lafarge Canada
- SAIT
- CMLC
- Ledcor Industries
- Standard Life
- CP Rail
- Masterfeeds
- Sun Life
Contact Us
Whether you require demolition, trucking, rock breaking, recycling or site clean-up – Able Demolition Services is here to help. Based in Calgary, we also serve all of Western Canada. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship and on our commitment to completing each job on time and on budget. We make safety our top priority on every job we do, which is why health and safety programs are mandatory for all our employees. We look forward to becoming your contracting company of choice.
| Able Demolition Services |
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| 3828 14th Street S.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta T2G 3K4 |
| Phone | 403.263.8406 |
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| ed@abledemolition.ca | |
| Mon – Fri | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
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| Sat & Sun | closed |
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