What should I expect from a professional demolition contractor?

A qualified contractor should be licensed, insured, and experienced. They should provide a detailed estimate, follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with local regulations and permits. You can check customer reviews, testimonials and photos of previous projects on MyBuilder.

Do demolition contractors need insurance?

Yes, they should have public liability insurance to cover accidents or damage during demolition work. Always request proof before work begins to ensure you’re protected.

What is the difference between a rubbish clearance service and skip hire?

Rubbish clearance services handle all the heavy lifting for you, they load, remove, and dispose of waste quickly, saving you time and space. Skip hire, on the other hand, is ideal for larger or ongoing projects where you’ll gradually fill the container over several days or weeks.

Do I need planning permission for demolition work?

Often, yes, especially if you’re demolishing a large structure, a listed building, or something located in a conservation area. A qualified demolition contractor can guide you through what’s required.

Do I need an asbestos survey before demolition?

If your property was built before 2000, an asbestos survey is essential. It identifies any hazardous materials so they can be safely removed by licensed specialists before demolition begins.

What environmental regulations apply to demolition work?

Demolition contractors must comply with UK environmental standards for dust control, waste management, and recycling. They’re also required to recover and recycle as much material as they can.

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Stryk
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I am Steven from Stryk Services. We cover all jobs around the home with all trades covered between myself and a team of qualified, time served tradesmen. From extra sockets to conversions with everything inbetween I can supply free quotes for all jobs big or small regardless of size at competitive prices. My only downfall is not taking many pictures of the jobs completed.
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Conversions - General- 6 Feb 2021
Absolutely outstanding, the guys were on time to the second and did everything even quicker than scheduled Absolutely a blessing to work with them.
R&C groundwork’s
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
My business has been running for 15years now. It offers a very reliable and friendly service. I have 17 years experience in this industry which is groundwork’s .
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Groundwork & Foundations- 5 Feb 2019
Carl and his guys did a good job. They arrived when they said they would, kept the site clean and finished up leaving things looking good. Dug a big trench for services across my lawn and all in all happy with the job. communications were good too. I would recommend Carl and his team for groundworks
R Scott Builders
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been a general builder for 12 years undertaking all aspects of work including: Extensions, orangeries, loft conversions and conservatories. Carpentry first and second fix, bricklaying, plastering, plumbing, floor screeding, dry lining, tiling, painting and decorating, demolition work, Patios and fencing.
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Plastering- 25 Feb 2020
Rob provided a very reasonable quote and started work on time as agreed. He scraped the artex, boarded sections, prepped and plastered both ceilings over two evenings to a very high standard. Both ceilings were ready to paint after a few days drying and were smooth with no trowel marks or hairline cracks at all. Rob also assisted with measuring up my kitchen for a new kitchen to be installed, he provided a better quote than Wren to fit the new kitchen, I will be proceeding with Rob to fit my new kitchen units based on the advice he has given me and the high standard of work he has carried out for me over the past couple of weeks. I would highly recommend Rob to anybody and I will be contacting him again for any future work I need assistance with whilst refurbishing my new property.
J.BEW Engineering & Contracting
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Landscaping, fencing, paving, general building work, kitchens and bathrooms, 10 years experience find more photos of previous work on my yell page
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Demolition- 8 Dec 2020
I originally hired Jordan for a demolition job which he did very professionally and came in very close to budget and on time; he is hardworking, tidy, honest and his work is of a very high standard, unlike some of the builders who had previously worked on our house. He is good at communication and his pricing is very reasonable. He takes pride in his work and was able to advise and adapt when we came up against unexpected things in the job. He has subsequently done other jobs for me around the house & garden and all this work is of a similar high standard. He is very considerate when he is working around us, similarly he is reliable and trustworthy when he is working for us when we aren’t there. I would definitely recommend him.
Mrj building and maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Matt, I am a time served carpenter/multi trade. I have been working in the building industry for the last 12 years & completed projects on a variety of building sites, domestic and commercial properties as well as a subcontractor for other firms. I can undertake all aspects of building, maintenance & handyman work I aim to provide all clients with a high quality service, workmanship, customer satisfaction and value for money. No job is to big or small.
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Conversions - General- 15 Aug 2020
Fantastic job done in less time than I expected, price excellent for amount of work done to complete it, matt an absolute gent n so poffesional, nothing was a bother. Will definitely recommend to others and wont hesitate to use again, I'm over the moon
Petru
Rating: 5 out of 5
Every job matter
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Fencing- 16 Jun 2020
After hiring Petru, it was very clear from the offset of the project that he was a very patient individual with high attention to detail and a good listener. As a individual who pays great attention to detail myself, it was very important to me that I received this same level of service from the person hired to work for me, I was not disappointed with Petru. He listened to all I had to say, answered all questions before and during the project and was not satisfied until I was more than 100% happy with the job that was done. After conversations with Petru it was a much better idea to replace the posts instead of correcting their vertical line as they were not straight along the entirety of the row of posts. He was so meticulous with the work that he also impressed my neighbors, so much so that 2 of them hired him for other works within their homes. This was also the same for me. I rehired Petru to build and complete a patio in the garden with a soak-away. Once again I was very impressed with his attention to detail and charisma whilst completing this project for us. He made sure at every step we were happy with his work and the way the Patio was being shaped and constructed. We only have good things to say about Petru as he went above and beyond my expectations. He worked rain or shine and always had a smile. I'm happy to say that he is my builder going forward for other jobs in the future and I am happy to personally recommend him to anyone else should they require it.
Housley-Knight Coatings Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
At Housley-Knight Coatings we undertake all aspects of paint work including domestic and commercial.
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Painting & Decorating- 20 Jun 2021
Happy with the work done & very friendly, easy to deal with. Might get him back again for another project. Highly recommended.
Tidy Gardens
Rating: 5 out of 5
This is Tidy Gardens i provide a prompt reliable and friendly service. I like to please my customers to best I can. hedges cutting, trees, weeding, over grown gardens, green waste removed and general waste cleared. Fencing, new gate or any repairs. General handy man service’s.
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Demolition- 6 Sep 2015
Abraham did a great job. He was punctual, polite and efficient. Would highly recommend.
Just Ask Joe
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Joe. I am a Handyman, General builder with 20 years of experience, covering the West Berkshire/ South Oxfordshire region. I’m passionate about providing good quality workmanship at affordable prices. I’m good with my hands and I love what I do, from fixing the smallest of problems, to building a bespoke tree house. I am happy to offer a free quotation, just ask Joe!
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Landscaping- 31 Aug 2020
Very happy with the work Joe did. Turned up when he said he would, left the site clean and tidy, strongly recommended.
Cfx building services
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Extentions,Foundations,groundworks,concrete base, retaining walls, driveways and landscaping
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Demolition- 23 Jan 2024
They did very good work would recommend them as they were very hard working and I trusted them and they did a very good job at a reasonable price. Thank you lads.
G&R Trading Direct Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Friendly, professional, family run service. Waste removal, demolition and gardening service. Certificate Level 2 in gardening and landscaping. Registered waste carrier and scrap metal licence holder. Cheaper than a skip, no need for permits and having a skip hanging around. Let us do the dirty work and clear it away for you.
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Waste Clearance- 13 May 2021
Did a great job. Really nice and friendly. Thoroughly recommend.
Handy Mike
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
handyman offering a wide range of services, including home repairs, maintenance, and installations, I take pride in delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service
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Handyman- 1 Nov 2025
Terrible! DO NOT hire this person. He was attaching a shelving unit to the wall. Drilled through a pipe which according to the plumber would have sprayed water out, therefore making him aware. He did not bother to tell me, but charged me anyway. Despicable. Leaked downstairs via ceiling, will cost hundreds ro repair. So dishonest.
Howes Building Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I've been in the building industry since 1990 I did a full apprenticeship to get my City & Guilds in Bricklaying craft. Over the years more skills have been picked up from plastering to kitchen fitting as well, My company has a good reputation for quality and workmanship. All general building work undertaken, full builds to small walls and full house reskims Also have CSCS card for skilled worker ie qualified bricklayer to work on building sites.
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Plastering- 24 Feb 2020
Had Tony to do my plastering work. He was very prompt on arriving. He is very friendly and his quality of work is absolutely fantastic. After work was finished he left the room very clean and tidy. I would highly recommend.
Arun Brickwork Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello, I’m Aaron from Arun brickwork looking to help you with your project, We are a Building contractor, based in West Sussex, We specialise in brickwork,newbuilds,extentions,renovations,groundworks,drainage,drive ways, patios,fencing, landscaping. Please take a look at our gallery and website to see what we can do for you.
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Landscaping- 5 May 2019
Aarun is neat and tidy in appearance and work. He arrives on time. He did a superb job of enlarging and improving my patio and front path and cleared up well after himself. I am absolutely delighted with the work he did and would thoroughly recommend him. Sue Hutchison
J&P Building and property maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
J&P Building and property maintenance hard-working, reliable and friendly service for all your general needs! We offer a wide range of services such as; • All aspects of wood work • Patios and Block pavings • Drainage • Hard and soft landscaping • Plastering • Tiling • Concreting • Garden and house clearances Please contact us for a free quote.
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Carpentry- 18 May 2021
Brilliant work, incredibly fast response and polite. A pleasure to deal with, I would 100% use J&P again and recommend them to anyone!
Top banana
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
My name is Richard, we run a family run business and have over 15 years experience we offer the following services handyman service, gardening, Grass cutting, flatpack furniture and we also offer a man van service
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Handyman- 24 May 2024
Reliable and got the job done quickly