In the evolving world of commercial/institutional venting solutions, Eco Metal Recycling Inc. has emerged as Metro Vancouver’s trusted specialist for removing outdated chimney stacks and exhaust systems. Once necessary for the oversize boilers of decades past, these towering structures are now liabilities that can hinder retrofits, green-building upgrades, and rezoning plans.

Understanding Chimney Stack Removal

Dismantling a tall welded-steel or masonry stack atop a high-rise is not a simple demo job. It demands:

  • Thorough engineering & logistics — every lift point, wind load, and swing radius is calculated.
  • Certified technicians — all crew members hold Ontario-equivalent working at Heights certificates recognized by WorkSafeBC.
  • Special access methods — tight downtown sites often rule out boom cranes, so rope-access or helicopter lifts may be required.

IMPORTANT! TACKLING A STACK ON THE ROOF OF A LARGE BUILDING MUST BE DONE BY PROFESSIONALS.

Let us remove that old stack on the roof.

Reach out to us at (905) 330-8034 or via email at info@ecometalrecycling.ca for your free consultation. We offer same-day consultation service.

Our Approach for Commercial/Institutional Stack & Venting Removal

  1. Full-Perimeter Scaffolding: We partner with licensed scaffolding contractors; engineered drawings are stamped and approved before any work begins.
  2. Safety-First Crews: Every technician is “Working at Heights” certified. Level-3 first-aid and rescue equipment are on site at all times.
  3. Engineered Disassembly: Depending on site constraints we deploy shear-cut, crane-pick, or rope-access methods—always sequenced to minimize vibration and debris.
  4. Waste Diversion & Metal Recycling: Metals are segregated and hauled to certified Metro Vancouver facilities, helping you meet the City’s Zero Waste 2040 targets.
  5. Documentation Package: You receive engineer-sealed letters of assurance, hazardous-material disposal receipts, and scrap-metal weight tickets.

Vancouver Local Permits & Compliance

  • Salvage & Abatement Permit: Required before any commercial demolition in Vancouver. Covers hazardous material removal and salvage of reusable materials. Issued by the City of Vancouver.
  • Demolition or Alteration Building Permit: Needed after salvage is complete and utility services are capped. Issued by the Development & Building Services Centre.

Why Vancouver Contractors Choose Eco Metal Recycling

  • 45+ Years of Specialized Experience: With a long and successful track record of stack and venting removals across Ontario, Eco Metal Recycling now delivers that same trusted expertise to commercial buildings throughout Vancouver.
  • Full Permit Coordination: We handle all necessary applications for Building and Demolition Permits through the City of Vancouver, including coordination for crane use and temporary street closures.
  • Certified, Safety-Focused Crews: Our crews follow strict safety protocols and are trained in fall protection and rooftop dismantling—ensuring secure, efficient removal in dense urban environments.
  • Rapid Response & Scheduling: From scheduled retrofits to urgent stack removals, we offer fast turnaround with same-day consultations available across Vancouver.

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