Making room with demolition and strip-out
Before something new can go in, the old often has to come out first. This could be a bathroom, a kitchen, a partition wall or a ceiling. We demolish and dismantle, and leave intact whatever needs to stay.
Demolition with the next step in mind
Demolition looks simple, but it determines a lot of what comes next. A damaged wall or a wrongly capped pipe means extra work later. Because we also carry out the rebuild and the finishing, we know what to look out for. Which room would you like cleared?
Demolition and dismantling, step by step
Covering up and shutting off before demolition
First we screen off what needs to stay. We cover floors, stairs and doors, and safely shut off the water and electricity where needed. Only then does the demolition start, room by room.
Dismantling means taking parts apart instead of smashing them. That is useful if you want to keep or reuse something, such as kitchen units, radiators or internal doors. What can go, we keep separate from what you want to hold on to. We agree with you beforehand how the waste will be removed. After the demolition, you are left with an empty, orderly space, ready for the next step.
What can come after the demolition
From empty room to new bathroom or kitchen
Demolition is often the first step of a renovation. An old bathroom comes out, followed by new pipework, tiling and sanitary ware. Or a kitchen makes way for a new layout. We can carry out those next steps too, as one continuous project.
Demolition is also part of bigger jobs. For an extension, the rear facade has to be partly opened up, and for an extra storey, the old roof comes off. Removing a wall between the kitchen and the living room also starts with demolition. Is the wall load-bearing? Then something to take over the load goes in first, such as a steel beam. Because we carry out both the demolition and the rebuild, those steps follow on from each other.
Inspiration for the next step
Demolition is rarely the end point. On the projects page, you will find ideas for what could go into the empty space afterwards. That is useful if you are still deciding between a single job and a complete renovation. We are happy to think it through with you.
Tell us what you would like done
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