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Demolition in Bournemouth
Demolition contractors
for Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a short drive from our base at Three Legged Cross, near Wimborne, so we can visit your site quickly and fit in short-notice work. Most sites in the town are on built-up residential streets, so a demolition has to be planned around neighbouring houses, narrow access and parked cars. We survey first, then take the building down in a planned order and leave the site clear.
- Free site survey and written quote
- Section 80 notice, method statement and waste management plan prepared for you
- Fully insured, with RAMS on every job
- Over 90% of materials recovered and reused
- Available seven days a week, including urgent and short-notice work
Our services in Bournemouth
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Full demolition
Houses, bungalows and commercial buildings taken down and the site left clean, compliant and ready for what comes next.
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Partial demolition
Extensions and other parts of a building removed while the structure that stays is protected.
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Garage demolition
Concrete and brick garages taken down, with the base removed if you want the space cleared.
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Soft strip
Fixtures, fittings and non-structural elements removed ahead of a refurbishment or a demolition.
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Site clearance
Waste, vegetation, hardstanding and contaminated soil removed, and the ground levelled.
About our site clearance service -
Salvage
Bricks, tiles, timber and fittings worth reusing are reclaimed, and their value is reflected in our quote.
About our salvage service
Working in Bournemouth
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Section 80 notices to BCP Council
Bournemouth is covered by BCP Council. Most demolitions need a Section 80 notice sent to the council at least six weeks before work starts, and we prepare and submit it for you.
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Conservation areas
Bournemouth has a number of conservation areas, and demolishing a building in one can need planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent, so check with the council's planning team early.
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Tight access and close neighbours
Many Bournemouth plots have narrow side access and houses close on either side. We look at access during the survey and plan the machinery and the order of work to suit the site.
Recent project:
Midland House, Bournemouth
A strip-out at Midland House in Bournemouth. Strip-outs like this take out the fixtures, fittings and non-structural elements of an office, leaving the space ready for what comes next.
How a demolition project works
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Free site survey
We visit the site to look at the building, the access and the neighbouring properties, and talk through what you need.
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Written quote
You get a clear written quote. If the building holds materials worth reclaiming, that value is reflected in the price.
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Notices and paperwork
We prepare and submit the Section 80 notice, method statement and waste management plan, and provide RAMS before work starts.
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Soft strip and salvage
Fixtures, fittings and reusable features come out first, and bricks, timber, slate and tiles are set aside wherever they can be reclaimed.
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Demolition
The structure comes down in a planned sequence, with the site kept safe for neighbours and the public throughout.
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Clearance and recycling
Waste is sorted and over 90% of materials are recovered and reused. We leave the site clear and ready for the next stage.
Questions about demolition in Bournemouth
Do you cover all of Bournemouth?
Yes. We work right across Bournemouth, including Boscombe, Southbourne, Winton, Charminster, Kinson and Westbourne, as well as the rest of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Who do I need to tell before demolishing a building in Bournemouth?
Most demolitions need a Section 80 notice sent to BCP Council at least six weeks before work starts. If the building is listed or in a conservation area, you may also need listed building consent or planning permission, so check with the council's planning team. We prepare and submit the Section 80 notice as part of the job.
How much does demolition cost in Bournemouth?
It depends on the size and construction of the building, how easy the site is to reach, whether asbestos is present and how much can be salvaged or recycled. We start with a free site survey and then give you a written quote.
Can you demolish a house and clear the plot for a new build?
Yes. We take the house down, remove bases and hardstanding if you need them gone, and leave the ground clear and level, ready for your builder.
How soon can you start?
We're available seven days a week and can often fit in urgent or short-notice jobs. Where a Section 80 notice is needed, demolition can't start until the council has responded or six weeks have passed, so it's worth booking your survey early.