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WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD

Active·main contractor & subcontractor·Head office Fareham

About from company website

Wessex Demolition & Salvage Ltd was formed in 1994 and has grown to become a leading demolition expert on the south coast, known for providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. They undertake contracts for a diverse range of clients, including developers, house builders, construction companies, local authorities, and the public, offering the same high level of service regardless of project size. The company's expertise spans the demolition of various structures such as houses, city centre shops, office blocks, schools, hospitals, large factories, petrol stations, and high-rise buildings.

They also provide interior strip-outs for refurbishment, removal of non-licensable asbestos, ground clearance, crushing services, and emergency demolition. Their management team oversees all projects, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, with operatives undergoing continuous professional development through programs like the National Demolition Training Group. Wessex Demolition aims to provide a full package service, managing legal requirements like Section 80/81 counter notices, arranging for utility disconnections, and coordinating asbestos surveys and removal.

They pride themselves on leaving sites clean and safe, ready for the next stage of development, and are members of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC).

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Project experience from company website

Oak Croft Nursery, Walton Lane, Bosham

Demolition of two large greenhouses and several smaller buildings including a steel frame workshop and masonry structures. Decommissioned and removed three large fuel tanks. Tested ground for contamination upon completion.

Bishopsweald House, Albion Way, Horsham

Demolished five brick bay walls, removed windows and glass from the inside, and undertook structural demolition of internal walls from ground floor up. Used a crane to lift plant onto the rooftop for demolishing small structures and clearing debris.

The Strand Hotel, The Strand, Bude

Dismantled outer buildings, performed a soft strip of the six-storey building, and commenced main demolition. Some demolition was done by hand from scaffolding due to party wall conditions.

New Century House, Christchurch Road, Poole

Formed a temporary access solution for an adjacent car park, commenced demolition of the building, and broke out the underground car park. Undertook demolition out of regular working hours to minimize disruption to a neighbouring school.

Shepherds Printers, Unicorn Road, Portsmouth

Completed a full soft strip of the interior to enable dismantling and foundation removal works. Site was located next to a busy main road, requiring Heras fencing with debris netting.

Clarence Square, Mumby Road, Gosport

Preparation works for licensable asbestos removal. Cleaned out and removed an above-ground fuel tank, then commenced demolition of existing structures to ground level, including slabs and foundations. Stockpiled concrete and hardcore for on-site crushing.

Fareham College, Bishopfield Road, Fareham

Involved a complete strip out and part demolition of Block A (four-storey main structure and single-storey extension) and the complete demolition of Block E (two-storey brick structure) to ground level, including slab and foundation removal.

Former Hygrade Factory, Westmead Lane, Chippenham

Removed overhead pipework and asbestos roof sheets. Demolished two warehouses, using materials to create a temporary access road. Completed total demolition of remaining buildings and crushed slabs and foundations for reuse.

Wornington Green Estate, Portobello Road, London

Phase one involved removing asbestos-based materials. Phase two was the demolition of Lionel House, using a high reach excavator and another excavator for debris clearance. An exclusion zone was set up.

Curzon Rooms, Waterlooville

Careful removal of non-licensable asbestos and demolition of the fire-damaged building to ground level. Extra caution was taken due to proximity to other buildings and a live alleyway.

Bellevue Road, Southampton

Erected scaffolding, performed a full interior soft strip, and demolished the southern elevation of stairs. Demolished the rest of the building and removed the basement using excavators.

Accreditations from company website

  • National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)

Clients mentioned from company website

James Burton Construction, Kier Group, Morgan Sindall, Junnell Homes Ltd, Kemloc Developments, Huhtamaki, Bowmer & Kirkland, E G Carter, First Wessex, Ardmore Construction Ltd, West Cliff Green Residents Association, Swanmore Scout Group and 9 others.

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Questions about WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD from the record on this page

What does WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD do?

Wessex Demolition & Salvage Ltd is a UK-based demolition contractor operating from Fareham, Hampshire, providing safe, professional, and reliable demolition and dismantling services nationwide. Their listed services include Demolition, Asbestos removal, Site clearance, Crane hire and Plant hire.

Where is WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD based?

WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD is registered at FAREHAM, PO14 1AH, in South East.

What areas does WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD cover?

WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD states that it works across Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Is WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD still trading?

Companies House lists WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD as active.

What accreditations does WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD hold?

WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD displays National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) on its website.

What sectors does WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD work in?

WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD works in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Public, Education and Retail.

When was WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD established?

WESSEX DEMOLITION & SALVAGE LTD was incorporated on 2011-02-11, though the company says it has traded since 1994.

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