Get rid of the mess with the best demolition in London from these 5 experts

I’ll never forget the time I tried to dismantle a big garden shed myself, armed with nothing but a hammer.

Ten minutes in, I had a bruised toe and a half-ruined roof. I had zero clue what I was doing and deeply regret doing it at all.

That’s when I realised that some things are best left to pros. I began searching for skilled demolition contractors in London who could finish the mess I had left.

Luckily, I found plenty that truly delivers. Here are the companies that will handle the mess so you don’t have to lift a hammer or bruise your toe (like me).

How I chose the best demolition contractors in London

• Service quality: I selected businesses that prioritise safety, adhere to regulations, and deliver efficient work. The clients’ feedback helped me to determine these things.
• Value for money: I picked companies that charge a fee that is fair for the reliable service they provide.
• Range of services offered: I opted for businesses that provide not just demolition but an extensive range of construction services.
• Range of service areas: I went for companies that operate throughout London, with some even serving the city’s nearby areas.

1. Demolition Contractors London

Phone: +44 20 3432 3215
Business hours: Available 24 hours
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I love that Demolition Contractors London is available 24/7. Hiring a company that is accessible all the time gives you the option to receive their services during downtime hours, which is very convenient.

It’s great that they operate not just throughout London, but also in its nearby locations. This means your location in London will not be a hindrance to hiring them.

It’s also great that they take projects for multiple property types. They tear down residential, commercial, and even industrial properties.

Since they serve various property types, I wasn’t surprised to discover that they demolish several kinds of establishments. Some of the buildings they tear down are schools, hospitals, and warehouses.

When it comes to the actual demolition, they offer comprehensive soft strip demolition services. They help in removing internal and external non-structural elements within a building.

Lastly, it’s nice that they have industrial dismantling services. They can properly take apart industrial facilities and equipment.

However, they don’t have a portfolio gallery that shows their previous works. It’s not a big deal, though, but I think it will greatly benefit their business if they have that.

DCL exceeded my expectations

“From the first call to The final clean up , DCL exceeded my expectations. The team was polite, knowledgeable, and completed the demolition safely and efficiently. Their pricing was very competitive, and there were no hidden costs, will definitely use them again. Thank you very much!” 

-Michael Bearddsley, Google Review 

The removal went very well

“DCL carefully evaluated the chimney and clearly described how it would be removed, answering all my worries and inquiries. The removal itself went very well. The crew took great care to lessen any disturbance to my home and nearby spaces. They also ensured that the proper safety precautions were followed the whole time, which was comforting. Thanks!” 

-Ratthathammanoon Monon, Google Review 

2. Thames Dismantling Ltd

Phone: +44 330 341 3909
Business hours: Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM
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I appreciate Thames Dismantling for being in the industry for over three decades. Their longevity means that they do what they do very well. Because if not, they won’t last for that long.

They’re also another company on this list that provides excellent services throughout London and its surrounding areas. I was lucky to find quality companies that have this wide service area.

I also appreciate their extensive portfolio gallery. It displays the exceptional service they deliver to different clients within and near London.

For demolition services, they do on-site crushing. They break down materials such as concrete and rock into smaller sizes directly at the demolition site.

They also conduct floor-by-floor demolition. They use a systematic and controlled method of dismantling buildings’ floors individually, from top to bottom.

What’s great is that they also provide asbestos removal services. They are capable of removing numerous forms of asbestos from any place.

Their short operating hours are the only disadvantage they have compared to other companies on this list. They don’t operate 24/7.

You won’t be disappointed

“We recently hired Adam and Troy’s firm “Thames Dismantling Ltd” to come to our property and dismantle and take away a big outer building of a shed that had been built , without our consent by a tenant that was renting our property. This was a big monstrosity of a shed that had been built unofficially ,that also had R.S.J’s built under the decking for support and also very heavy thick glass panels , the team that came to do the job on behalf of the firm were excellent and very professional and prompt and within two days completely removed the shed from the garden . We would strongly recommend anyone to use these guys, you won’t be disappointed.” 

-Steve Woods, Google Review 

Couldn’t recommend them more

“Troy and Adam removed 6 derelict garages for me, as well as an ACM roof from a tight site in Surbiton. They also installed a piling mat allowing my piling contractor to start without delay. Great service from Adam, and great onsite work from Troy, and a fair and open cost. Couldn’t recommend more.” 

-Tom S, Google Review 

3. London Demolition & Dismantling Ltd

Address: Weylands Treatment Works, Molesey Rd, Walton-on-Thames
Phone: +44 1932 222233
Business hours: Available 24 hours
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London Demolition & Dismantling is another company on my list that you can hire 24/7. This means you can talk to them at your convenience.

They also have over 30 years of experience. This guarantees that you can expect excellent service from them.

I love that they offer extensive demolition waste management services. They can handle any electrical waste, plastic waste, and more. This ensures you will not have the stress of handling waste disposal.

It’s also nice that they provide site decontamination services. They can properly remove or neutralise contaminants from buildings.

Aside from demolition services, they also offer construction services outside of it. One of them is excavation services. They can dig, earthmove, and clear your land to prepare it for construction activities.

Last but not least, the wide range of recycled materials they sell is a green flag for me. You can purchase timber, bricks, and many kinds of construction materials from them.

The only catch is that they have relatively limited service areas. They don’t operate throughout London.

Excellent service

“Excellent service, very helpful and quick. They cleared out a large warehouse for us, it was full of partitions and a suspended ceiling, see before and after photos below. They cleared it all out and did a wonderful job. Highly recommend for any job.” 

-Sophie Bevan, Google Review 

Highly recommend

“Took away our shed base today – helped me load it all. Service with a smile, highly recommend. Much cheaper than a skip” 

-Mark Francis, Google Review 

4. Stripout London Ltd

Address: 30 Great North Rd, Brookmans Park, Hatfield
Phone: +44 20 8108 9728
Business hours: Available 24 hours
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Like other companies on this list, Stripout London operates 24/7. I hope many quality companies have this kind of business hours in the future.

What’s great is that they also operate throughout London and nearby areas. Yes, you already have three companies with this kind of scope to choose from my list.

I love that they offer a range of strip-out services. They can remove non-structural materials from establishments like offices, retail stores, and more.

Speaking of, they specialise in soft strip demolition. Combined with their wide range of strip-out services, they are the ideal company to consult for these kinds of demolition services.

I also love that they provide several dilapidation services. They can do surveys, lease negotiations, and more on your behalf.

That said, you can’t hire them for your residential property, as they only take projects on commercial ones.

They did a thorough job

“StripOut London did a very thorough job on clearing and strippong out an old office area – they kept us informed of actions going on and were always available and kept us upto date with works going on . When everything was stripped out they provided assistance and advice on issues found that were beneath the strip out . Highly professionsl would be happy to use again” 

-David Ferrari, Google Review 

They were professional

“I chose to contact Joe after reading these reviews. Stripout London demolished and removed an internal wall partition, along with removing garden infrastructure and decking at a residential property in Chelsea. After obtaining a number of quotes, it was an easy decision to select Stripout London. The direct communication alone was a refreshing change after not receiving a timely response from other contractors. Joe quoted 2 days but his team lead Dominic got the job done in one and a half days. They were professional, the work was high quality, and I highly recommend them. I have just rebooked them to demolish an old internal bathroom.” 

-Teresa PdlS, Google Review 

5. John F Hunt

Address: London Rd, Grays
Phone: +44 1375 366700
Business hours: Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
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I was very impressed when I discovered that John F Hunt has been in the industry since 1982. This makes them the longest-running demolition company on this list.

It’s nice to know that they can provide services in all areas of London. This, together with their years of experience, is a great combination for a business.

It’s also nice that they can demolish numerous kinds of establishments. Some of the structures they can work on are hotels, hospitals, and railways.

What I love most is that they have a speciality they’re proud of. They’re proficient in using the controlled explosive blowdown method in their operations. They know very well how to place explosives within structures and time the detonation strategically.

Aside from demolition services, you can also hire them for pre-construction services. They can provide professional advice for your upcoming project, especially in its early stages.

The only problem I have with them is that they don’t offer a free estimation of their services. This might be a dealbreaker for some potential clients.

Professional, friendly, and very capable

“My company has had the opportunity to work with John F Hunt Group on a few occasions and they are professional, friendly and very capable operators – particularly clever remediation solutions.” 

-Johnny Holland, Google Review 

Friendly and helpful

“Friendly and helpful as usual they have been around for many,many years with lots of long term staff.” 

-Dave Kendall, Google Review