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Demolition in Christchurch and Highcliffe
Demolition contractors
for Christchurch
Christchurch and Highcliffe are a short drive from our base at Three Legged Cross. Whether you're replacing a bungalow, taking down an extension or clearing a commercial site, we survey first, prepare the notices and paperwork, and take the building down in a planned order that keeps neighbours and the public safe.
- 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 Christchurch
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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.
About our demolition service -
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 Christchurch
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BCP Council notices
Christchurch and Highcliffe are 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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The historic town centre
The centre of Christchurch, around the Priory and the Quay, is a conservation area with many listed buildings. Demolition there can need planning permission or listed building consent, so check with the council's planning team first.
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Coastal plots
Homes in Highcliffe, Mudeford and Friars Cliff are often on plots with limited access and neighbours close by. We look at access during the survey and plan the work so the site stays safe and tidy.
Recent project:
Avon Beach, Christchurch
A partial demolition at Avon Beach in Christchurch. The work was carried out inside a scaffold with protective sheeting and a temporary roof, so part of the building could be taken down while the rest stayed in place.
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 Christchurch
Do you cover Highcliffe and Mudeford?
Yes. We cover all of Christchurch, including Highcliffe, Mudeford, Friars Cliff, Burton, Purewell and Somerford.
Do you work in New Milton?
Yes. New Milton is just over the border in Hampshire, and we work there and across the rest of Hampshire and Wiltshire as well as Dorset.
Who do I need to notify before demolition in Christchurch?
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, such as the historic centre around the Priory, you may also need listed building consent or planning permission. We prepare and submit the Section 80 notice as part of the job.
Can you demolish a bungalow and leave the plot ready to build on?
Yes. We take the bungalow down, remove bases and hardstanding if you need them gone, and leave the ground clear and level, ready for your builder. Where bricks, timber or roof tiles are worth reclaiming, that value is reflected in our quote.
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.