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Demolition in Southampton
Demolition contractors
for Southampton
We cover Southampton from our base at Three Legged Cross, near Wimborne, and take on residential, commercial and industrial work across the city. Every job starts with a free site survey. We then prepare the paperwork, take the building down in a planned order and leave the site clear for what comes next.
- 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 Southampton
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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 Southampton
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Notices to Southampton City Council
Southampton is covered by Southampton City 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, along with the method statement and waste management plan.
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The Old Town and conservation areas
The Old Town, inside the medieval walls, is a conservation area with many listed buildings, and there are other conservation areas across the city. Demolition in one can need planning permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
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Commercial and industrial sites
Shops, offices and industrial units often sit beside businesses that stay open. We plan access, the order of work and how waste leaves the site during the survey, so the job runs safely around them.
Recent project:
The Avenue, Southampton
We're demolishing the existing building on The Avenue in Southampton, working with Mulberry Construction, to make way for a new Greggs. We took the building down with a sorting grab, then broke out the concrete slab and loaded it away.
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 Southampton
Do you work across all of Southampton?
Yes. We take on work across the city, including Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne, Woolston, Bassett and Highfield, and across the rest of Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.
Do you take on commercial demolition and strip-outs in Southampton?
Yes. We handle everything from small residential strip-outs to complex commercial and industrial projects, including strip-outs of shops and offices ahead of a refit.
Who do I need to notify before demolition in Southampton?
Most demolitions need a Section 80 notice sent to Southampton City Council at least six weeks before work starts. If the building is listed or in a conservation area, such as the Old Town, you may also need listed building consent or planning permission. We prepare and submit the Section 80 notice as part of the job.
How much does demolition cost in Southampton?
Every job is priced after a free site survey, because the size and construction of the building, the access, any asbestos and the amount that can be salvaged or recycled all affect the cost. You then get a clear written quote.
How soon can you start?
We're available seven days a week and can often fit in urgent or short-notice work. Where a Section 80 notice is needed, the demolition itself can't start until the council has responded or six weeks have passed.