Vancouver Subtrade Directory
Supply and demand for subtrade contractors in Vancouver, computed from 43,244 building permits.
Electrical
Scarce
Demand (permits)11282Supply (contractors)1525
Top areas: Downtown, West End, Fairview
HVAC
Scarce
Demand (permits)10150Supply (contractors)1840
Top areas: Downtown, Fairview, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Plumbing
Scarce
Demand (permits)10076Supply (contractors)1491
Top areas: Downtown, West End, Fairview
Demolition
Scarce
Demand (permits)9822Supply (contractors)1240
Top areas: Downtown, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Hastings-Sunrise
Windows & Doors
Scarce
Demand (permits)8793Supply (contractors)1512
Top areas: Downtown, Fairview, Kitsilano
Roofing
Tight market
Demand (permits)4961Supply (contractors)1287
Top areas: Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew-Collingwood
Insulation
Tight market
Demand (permits)4682Supply (contractors)950
Top areas: Downtown, Fairview, Kitsilano
Concrete
Tight market
Demand (permits)2925Supply (contractors)794
Top areas: Downtown, Kitsilano, Fairview
Framing
Tight market
Demand (permits)1812Supply (contractors)530
Top areas: Downtown, Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano
Solar
Tight market
Demand (permits)420Supply (contractors)125
Top areas: Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Dunbar-Southlands, Riley Park