Precision Cold-Cutting & BROKK Debricking within the Complex Geometry of a Large Refractory Vessel
A highly complex project: precision abrasive cold-cutting on a massive industrial vessel, followed by a full robotic debricking of its interior.
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GNAT UK specialises in controlled demolition for complex and constrained environments, offering a unique system of robotic demolition, hydrodemolition, precision cutting, and cold cutting. They focus on reducing risk and maintaining programme in challenging scenarios, such as confined spaces, live operational environments, and areas with reduced manual handling requirements. Their method-led approach ensures early method definition, minimising uncertainty and rework.
The company's expertise is built around control, combining multiple demolition techniques tailored to specific project constraints rather than applying a standard approach. They are particularly adept at working within infrastructure, water systems, industrial sites, and live operational environments where access is limited, structures are sensitive, and sequencing is critical. GNAT UK encourages early engagement to define the safest and most efficient outcomes, integrating buildability input and programme considerations into their method development.
Their services are designed to address the challenges posed by restricted access, live assets, and structural sensitivities that often make conventional demolition methods unsafe or impractical. By offering specialist capabilities, GNAT UK provides precise, safe, and controlled demolition solutions, ensuring that projects in demanding environments are delivered effectively and with minimal disruption.
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Project experience from company website
Turbine Hall Decommissioning, Bulk Concrete Cutting with HILTI Wire Sawing
Decommissioning of a Turbine Hall is proceeding smoothly, thanks to GnatUK's skilled HILTI concrete wire-sawing team, bulk concrete sections cut, craned out and removed in sequence.
De-bricking a Contaminated Chromium Kiln with Brokk Robotics
Seven Brokk robots stripped 200 tonnes of contaminated brick lining from six rotating kilns at an Elementis chromium plant over six months.
Client · Elementis
Twin Brokk 800s with Atlas Copco Peckers Tackle Reinforced Foundations
A pair of GnatUK Brokk 800s with Atlas Copco hydraulic peckers cutting through heavily reinforced concrete foundations.
Railway Arch Refurbishment for a Safer Pedestrian Walkway
Brokk robots and Hilti track saws cleared a sealed Beeching-era railway arch to open a new pedestrian walkway, finishing three days early.
Top-Down Deconstruction of the Shropshire Flax Mill Silo
Shropshire
Husqvarna DXR140 robots on mast climbers deconstructed a 21m, 500-tonne reinforced silo from the inside out at the Grade I listed Ditherington flax mill.
Twin Brokk 800 Robots Tackle Heavy Basement Foundations
A diesel and a 3-phase electric Brokk 800 were craned into a basement to peck out heavily reinforced concrete foundations in record time.
Top-Down Robotic Demolition of a 19-Storey Leeds Tower
Leeds
Husqvarna and Brokk robots deconstructed a 19-storey Leeds city centre tower from the top down, working alongside Bobcats to clear concrete and rebar.
Cold Cutting and Brokk 800 Clear 2000m³ of Solidified Oil Sludge
Abrasive cold-cutting opened a safe access route into a volatile oil tank so a Brokk 800 Diesel could remove over 2000m³ of solidified sludge.
Concrete Screed Removal on a 40-Degree Archimedes Screw Trough
A Husqvarna DXR140 robot with hydraulic pecker safely deconstructed concrete screed inside an Archimedes screw trough on a 40-degree incline.
Tunnel Benching Deconstruction in a 1.5m Sewer with Brokk 60
A compact Brokk 60 broke out tunnel benching inside a 1.5m diameter sewer for Active Tunnelling Ltd, eliminating the HAV risk of hand-held breakers.
Client · Active Tunnelling Ltd
Hydrodemolition and Diamond Wire Sawing for Car Factory Floor Refurbishment
Aquajet hydrodemolition robots and Hilti wire saws worked in tandem to isolate and refurbish concrete plinths in a North East car factory.
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What does Gnat UK Ltd do?
Robotic demolition, hydrodemolition, diamond drilling and cold cutting, defined and delivered as a single controlled system for confined, live and high-risk environments. Their listed services include Demolition, Concrete works, Civil engineering, M&E contracting and Plant hire.
Where is Gnat UK Ltd based?
Gnat UK Ltd is registered at Unit 5 Jackson Court, Olympic Way Gallowfields, Richmond, DL10 4FB, in North East.
What areas does Gnat UK Ltd cover?
Gnat UK Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
How many people work at Gnat UK Ltd?
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 27 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
What is Gnat UK Ltd's turnover?
Gnat UK Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on creditors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £860k and £3.4m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is Gnat UK Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists Gnat UK Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-10-31.
What sectors does Gnat UK Ltd work in?
Gnat UK Ltd works in Industrial, Infrastructure and Energy.
When was Gnat UK Ltd established?
Gnat UK Ltd was incorporated on 2005-10-12.