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Demolition in Poole
Demolition contractors
for Poole
In Poole, demolition is often the first step towards a replacement home or a new development. We take the old building down, break out bases and hardstanding and level the ground, so your builder can start on a clear site. When bricks, timber, slate or clay peg tiles are worth reclaiming, that value is reflected in our quote.
- 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 Poole
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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.
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Salvage
Bricks, tiles, timber and fittings worth reusing are reclaimed, and their value is reflected in our quote.
About our salvage service
Working in Poole
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Notices to BCP Council
Poole is covered by BCP Council. Most demolitions need a Section 80 notice sent to the council at least six weeks before work starts. We prepare and submit it, along with the method statement and waste management plan.
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Poole Old Town and conservation areas
Poole Old Town is a conservation area, and so are other parts of the town. Demolition in a conservation area can need planning permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent, so check with the council's planning team before you book.
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Harbour and coastal plots
Plots around the harbour, Sandbanks and Lilliput often have limited access and close neighbours. We plan the order of work, the machinery and how waste leaves the site during the survey, so the job runs safely with as little disruption as possible.
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 Poole
Do you cover all of Poole?
Yes. We work across Poole, including Parkstone, Broadstone, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Lilliput and Hamworthy, as well as the rest of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Do I need permission to demolish a house in Poole?
Most demolitions need a Section 80 notice sent to BCP Council at least six weeks before work starts. Some buildings also need planning permission, prior approval or listed building consent, especially in Poole Old Town and other conservation areas. If you are building a replacement home, check your planning permission for any conditions about the demolition. We prepare and submit the Section 80 notice for you.
Can you clear the plot ready for a new build?
Yes. Once the building is down we can break out bases and hardstanding, remove waste and vegetation and level the ground, so the site is ready for your builder.
What happens to the materials from my building?
Waste is sorted and over 90% of materials are recovered and reused. Bricks, timber, slate and clay peg tiles are reclaimed where they're in good enough condition, and all metals are recycled through approved facilities.
How soon can you start?
We're available seven days a week and can often fit in urgent or short-notice work. If your demolition needs a Section 80 notice, book your survey early, as work can't start until the council has responded or six weeks have passed.