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Est. 1982  ·  2,489+ Projects Delivered  ·  UK-Wide Demolition Contractors

UK Leading
Demolition
Contractors.

Structural demolition, soft strip, asbestos removal and site clearance across the UK — for developers, main contractors and public bodies who won't accept second best.

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2,489+Projects Delivered
40+Years Experience
24hrUK-Wide Mobilisation
96%+Waste Diverted from Landfill
ZeroProhibition Notices — Ever
99%H&S Report Average 2026
NEBOSH Certified Staff
2,489+Projects Delivered
40+Years Experience
24hrUK-Wide Mobilisation
96%+Waste Diverted from Landfill
ZeroProhibition Notices — Ever
99%H&S Report Average 2026
NEBOSH Certified Staff
Trusted by the UK's leading contractors & developers
Bellway
BAM Nuttall
Bowmer & Kirkland
Novus Property Solutions
KPS
London Councils
Manchester City Council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Derbyshire County Council
Seddon
Bellway
BAM Nuttall
Bowmer & Kirkland
Novus Property Solutions
KPS
London Councils
Manchester City Council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Derbyshire County Council
Seddon
1982

About Jim Wise Demolition

Four Decades.
Zero Compromise.

Jim Wise Demolition Ltd has been one of the UK's most trusted demolition contractors since 1982. We've built our reputation on delivering safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible demolition across the country — from complex industrial strip-outs to structural demolition, asbestos removal and site clearance.

Our teams work directly for developers, main contractors, local authorities and public sector bodies. We bring our own plant, our own workforce, and our own high standards to every project — no sub-contracting the critical work, no shortcuts.

Our commitment to quality, safety and environment is verifiable — not just claimed.

Jim Wise Demolition site
2,489+ Projects delivered across the UK developers
SAFE
2026 H&S Report
99%
Health & Safety inspection score — 2026
Average across all Jim Wise Demolition sites · Industry benchmark 85% · Est. 1982 · 40+ Years Operating
Zero.
Prohibition notices
No HSE prohibition or improvement notices issued against any Jim Wise Demolition site in over a decade of operation.
40+
Years of continuous operation
Family-run since 1982. Same core team. Same standards. Every project treated as if the Jim Wise name is on the line — because it is.
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Free site survey. Fixed-price quotation. No obligation. Response within 4 hours.

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What We Do

Full-Scope
Demolition

All Services
01

Commercial Demolition

Offices, retail parks and mixed-use structures. Full structural and partial demolition managed from survey through site handback.

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Industrial Demolition

Factories, warehouses, mills and process plants — including hazardous environments with complex plant and machinery removal.

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Warehouse Strip Out

Full and selective strip outs for logistics and distribution facilities, including racking, mezzanines, M&E and cladding removal.

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Soft Strip Out

Internal stripping of ceilings, partitions, flooring and M&E services — preparing buildings for full demolition or refurbishment.

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Asbestos Removal

HSE-licensed. Licensed and non-licensed removal with full air monitoring, consignment notes and certificates of reoccupation.

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Concrete Crushing

On-site crushing and recycling turns demolition arisings into reusable aggregate — reducing haulage costs and landfill tonnage.

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Site Clearance

Vegetation, hardstanding, fly-tipped waste and ground works — leaving your site graded and development-ready.

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Emergency Demolition

24/7 rapid response for structural failures, fire damage and unsafe buildings. Mobilised within 48 hours, UK-wide.

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24/7 Service

Emergency
Demolition.

Structural failures, fire-damaged buildings and unsafe structures don't wait for business hours. Neither do we. Our emergency response team is available around the clock, with the plant, crew and licences to mobilise immediately.

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01

You call. We answer.

Our emergency line is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year. A qualified contracts manager will assess your situation immediately.

02

On site within 24 hours

Own plant, own crew — no subcontractors to brief. We can have operatives on site anywhere in England and Wales within 24 hours of instruction.

03

Fully insured and licensed

Full public liability cover, HSE asbestos licence and all relevant certifications travel with every emergency deployment.

04

Authority liaison handled

We manage communication with local authorities, HSE, building control and structural engineers on your behalf.

Featured Projects

Our Work.
Speaks Volumes.

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Specialist Demolition — The Historic Wedgwood Institute
Heritage Demolition — Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
Specialist Demolition — The Historic Wedgwood Institute
Former Ruskims Cash & Carry Demolition
Commercial Demolition — Newcastle Upon Tyne
Former Ruskims Cash & Carry Demolition
JSM Engineering Site Demolition & Clearance
Commercial Demolition — Sandycroft, Deeside
JSM Engineering Site Demolition & Clearance
Commercial Demolition, Bromsgrove
Commercial Demolition — Bromsgrove, West Midlands
Commercial Demolition, Bromsgrove
Former Melton Mowbray Hospital Redevelopment
Commercial Demolition — Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Former Melton Mowbray Hospital Redevelopment
Simon House Telecoms Building Demolition
Commercial Demolition — Wythenshawe, Manchester
Simon House Telecoms Building Demolition
Former Soccer Village Demolition
Commercial Demolition — Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Former Soccer Village Demolition
Same Deutz-Fahr Group UK HQ Demolition
Commercial Demolition — Rugby, Warwickshire
Same Deutz-Fahr Group UK HQ Demolition
Good Hope Hospital — Medical Records Unit Demolition
Commercial Demolition — Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Good Hope Hospital — Medical Records Unit Demolition
Biffa Site Demolition — Newstead Industrial Estate, Stoke-on-Trent
Industrial Demolition — Stoke-on-Trent
Biffa Site Demolition — Newstead Industrial Estate, Stoke-on-Trent
Demolition & Strip Out — Former Downward Plumb & Colclough Site, Stoke-on-Trent
Demolition & Strip Out — Stoke-on-Trent
Demolition & Strip Out — Former Downward Plumb & Colclough Site, Stoke-on-Trent
Demolition of Former Office Block for Student Accommodation, Reading
Commercial Demolition — Reading
Demolition of Former Office Block for Student Accommodation, Reading
Reclamation & Sustainability

We Reclaim As
Much As We Can.

At Jim Wise Demolition, sustainability is built into every project from day one. Before a single structure comes down, our team assesses every material for reclamation potential — brick, steel, timber, slates, architectural salvage.

Recovered materials are processed through Jim Wise Reclamation — our dedicated reclamation business supplying salvage to buyers, builders and developers across the UK. What can’t be reclaimed is crushed, recycled or processed through licensed waste partners. We divert 96%+ of all demolition arisings from landfill on every project.

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Demolition waste diverted from landfill
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Reclaiming bricks from the former Melton Mowbray Hospital redevelopment
Reclamation in action Brick reclamation — Former Melton Mowbray Hospital
Zero.
Unnecessary landfill
2,489+
Projects delivered
UK-Wide
Reclamation network
40+
Years of responsible demolition
Live Project Map

2,489+ Projects
Across the UK.

Jim Wise Demolition — 2,489+ project locations across England, Wales & Scotland since 1982.

How We Work

The Process

01

Enquiry & Survey

Free site visit and survey. We assess the structure, constraints and programme requirements before providing a fixed-price quotation.

02

Planning & Pre-Construction

Method statements, risk assessments and Construction Phase Plans prepared. All permits, notices and authority approvals handled.

03

Mobilisation

Our own plant and directly employed workforce mobilise to site. Site establishment, welfare, hoarding and environmental controls installed.

04

Demolition & Clearance

Works carried out to programme, with daily progress reporting and continuous waste segregation and material recovery throughout.

05

Completion & Handback

Full site clearance, grading and handback documentation including waste transfer notes, air monitoring certificates and completion sign-off.

Who We Serve

Sectors We
Work Across

Commercial

Offices, retail parks, mixed-use developments and shopping centres.

Industrial

Factories, warehouses, mills, power stations and process plants.

Healthcare

NHS trusts, private hospitals, clinics and care facilities.

Education

Schools, universities, colleges and student accommodation.

Infrastructure

Roads, bridges, tunnels, rail and utility structures.

Data Centres

Technology decommissioning with full chain-of-custody documentation.

Residential

Housing clearances, residential blocks and site preparation.

Heritage & Listed

Sensitive demolition adjacent to listed buildings with heritage liaison.

Where We Work

Nationwide
Coverage.

Based in Stoke-on-Trent at the heart of England, we operate across the full breadth of England and Wales. Our own plant and directly employed workforce means we mobilise fast — without the delays of subcontracting.

9+
Regions covered
24hr
Max mobilisation
2,489+
Projects completed
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West Midlands
Birmingham · Wolverhampton · Coventry · Walsall
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Cheshire & Merseyside
Chester · Warrington · Crewe · Ellesmere Port
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East Midlands
Derby · Nottingham · Leicester · Mansfield
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Yorkshire & Humber
Sheffield · Leeds · Doncaster · Rotherham
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South Midlands
Warwickshire · Northants · Oxfordshire · Bucks
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West & Wales
Shropshire · Herefordshire · Powys · Cardiff
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East England
Leicester · Peterborough · Lincolnshire · Norfolk
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North West
Manchester · Liverpool · Preston · Blackburn
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London & South
London · Surrey · Hampshire · Kent
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Projects completed
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Family-run since day one
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Waste diverted
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Client Reviews

What They
Say.

5.0
Average rating across all platforms
Google Checkatrade Trustpilot
I can't recommend Jim Wise enough! We recently used them on a demolition project due to a fire. Their urgent response to assist the emergency services was greatly appreciated along with the demolition of the site after. Very knowledgeable and professional throughout.
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Anna ReadeGoogle Review · Emergency Demolition
We recently contracted Jim Wise Demolition for the careful demolition of one of our properties in the West Midlands. All members of their team were extremely knowledgeable, with careful planning and precision demolition. All areas of Health and Safety were adhered to a T.
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Tom HawkinGoogle Review · Commercial Demolition
Toftwood Real Estate recently engaged Jim Wise for the demolition of a three-storey commercial building in Stoke City Centre. Carried out in extremely hazardous conditions — none of the adjoining active properties were adversely affected. We would thoroughly recommend their expert services.
MS
Michael W SeddonToftwood Real Estate Ltd · Structural Demolition

"Highly professional from survey to sign-off. Would use again without hesitation."

D. MorrisSoft Strip Out · Google

"On time, on budget, zero disruption to the site next door. Exactly what we needed."

R. FletcherSite Clearance · Checkatrade

"Brilliant asbestos team — all paperwork in order, came back clean. First class."

P. BlackmoreAsbestos Removal · Google

"Fast to quote, fast to mobilise. The crew were tidy and worked around our live site perfectly."

J. HartleyStructural Demolition · Checkatrade
All reviews verified · 5.0 average across Google, Checkatrade & Trustpilot
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Let's talk about your demolition project.

Our contracts team typically responds within 4 hours. Site visits arranged within 48 hours.

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FAQ

Common
Questions.

Can't find your answer? Call us on 0800 222 9772 or email info@jimwisedemolition.co.uk

We carry out the full spectrum — structural demolition, soft strip out, asbestos removal, concrete crushing, site clearance, and specialist infrastructure demolition across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, residential, and infrastructure sectors UK-wide.

Yes. We hold a full HSE asbestos removal licence. Our specialist teams carry out licensed and non-licensed removal and remediation, with full documentation including air monitoring results, waste consignment notes, and certificates of reoccupation.

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we can mobilise our own plant and workforce across England, Wales and Scotland typically within 48 hours for urgent requirements. For emergency demolition, we respond 24/7.

Yes. Following a free site survey, we provide a detailed, fixed-price quotation with no hidden costs — all plant, labour, waste management and regulatory compliance included.

NEBOSH Accredited and SSIP Acclaim:2015 certified, SSIP accredited, and hold Constructionline Gold membership. All plant operators hold current CPCS or NPORS cards.

We divert over 99% of demolition waste from landfill through on-site concrete crushing, care

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Your Project?

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UK demolition contractors since 1982. Structural demolition, soft strip, asbestos removal and site clearance — delivered safely, on programme, nationwide.

0800 222 9772 info@jimwisedemolition.co.uk Hot Lane Industrial Estate,
Stoke-on-Trent ST6 2BN
24/7 Emergency Response Available
Accreditations
ConstructionLine Gold
NEBOSH
IOSH
SSIP Acclaim
Once for All Verified
HSE Licensed Asbestos Removal
Waste Carriers Licence
Est. 1982
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