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Demolition in Weymouth and Portland
Demolition contractors
for Weymouth and Portland
We cover the whole of Dorset from our base at Three Legged Cross, including Weymouth and Portland. We survey the site first, then prepare the Section 80 notice and paperwork, take the building down in a planned order and leave the site clear. When bricks, timber, slate or 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 Weymouth and Portland
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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 Weymouth and Portland
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Notices to Dorset Council
Weymouth and Portland are covered by Dorset 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 and listed buildings
Weymouth town centre and a number of places on Portland are conservation areas, and many of the Georgian terraces along the Esplanade are listed. Demolition there can need planning permission or listed building consent, so check with the council's planning team first.
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Getting on to Portland
Portland is reached by a single road across the causeway from Weymouth. During the survey we plan how machinery gets on to the island and how waste leaves it, so the work is planned around that one route.
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 Weymouth and Portland
Do you cover Weymouth and Portland?
Yes. We work across Weymouth and Portland, including Wyke Regis, Preston, Upwey, Littlemoor, Chickerell, Fortuneswell and Easton, and across the rest of Dorset.
Who do I need to notify before demolition in Weymouth?
Most demolitions need a Section 80 notice sent to Dorset 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. We prepare and submit the Section 80 notice as part of the job.
How much does demolition cost in Weymouth?
We price every job after a free site survey, because the building's size and construction, the access, any asbestos and the amount that can be salvaged all change the cost. You then get a clear written quote.
Can you clear the site after the demolition?
Yes. We can break out bases and hardstanding, remove waste and vegetation and level the ground, so the site is ready for your builder.
How soon can you start?
We're available seven days a week. Most demolitions need a Section 80 notice and can't start until Dorset Council has responded or six weeks have passed, so book your survey as early as you can.