Demolition is a core part of our business, and we undertake demolition projects of all sizes not only in our home area of Hertfordshire but right across the south and east of the country.
This straightforward demolition of a traditionally built brick and timber bungalow, was met by stiff neighborhood resistance throughout the lifecycle of the project. A very narrow road, difficult for large vehicles and plant to use, and a wide number of community issues had to be overcome. Despite daily resistance from neighbours, we worked closely with the local planning department, building control, the HSE and wider community stakeholders to get it across the line.
Once the asbestos had been removed, we were able to achieve around 98% efficiency re-using materials from the demolition.
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