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NFDC Full Member  ·  Est. 1982  ·  UK-Wide Demolition Contractors

UK Demolition
Contractors
Since 1982.

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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40+Years Experience
500+Projects Delivered
NFDC Full Member
ISO 9001& 14001 Certified
Constructionline Gold
95%+Waste Diverted from Landfill
HSE Licensed Asbestos Removal
48hrUK-Wide Mobilisation
40+Years Experience
500+Projects Delivered
NFDC Full Member
ISO 9001& 14001 Certified
Constructionline Gold
95%+Waste Diverted from Landfill
HSE Licensed Asbestos Removal
48hrUK-Wide Mobilisation
HSE LicenceASB/0/00001/22
Public Liability£10M Cover
Companies HouseReg. 06652826
NFDCFull Member
ISO 9001 & 14001Certified
Est. 198240+ Years
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.

As a full member of the NFDC and holder of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability is independently verified at every level.

NFDC Full Member ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 SSIP Constructionline Gold HSE Asbestos Licence
Jim Wise Demolition site
40+ Years delivering for the UK's leading developers

Our History

Built Over
Four Decades.

From a single excavator in Stoke-on-Trent in 1982 to one of the UK's most trusted demolition contractors — every milestone built on the last.

1982
Company founded by Jim Wise in Stoke-on-Trent
Est.
1989
First HSE asbestos licence issued
Licensed
1997
NFDC Full Membership achieved
Accredited
2004
First NHS healthcare campus contract
Healthcare
2012
ISO 9001 & 14001 certification awarded
ISO
2018
Constructionline Gold status achieved
Gold
2022
500th project milestone & UK-wide expansion
500+
2026
Still growing. Still family-run. Still Stoke.
Now
SAFE
Live safety counter
0+
Consecutive days without a serious incident
Counting from 1 January 2015 · Zero RIDDOR reportable incidents
Zero.
Prohibition notices
No HSE prohibition or improvement notices issued against any Jim Wise Demolition site in over a decade of operation.
100%
CPCS / NPORS certified operatives
Every plant operator holds a current competency card. No exceptions. Verified before each site mobilisation.
Ready to discuss your project?

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 48 hours

Own plant, own crew — no subcontractors to brief. We can have operatives on site anywhere in England and Wales within 48 hours of instruction.

03

Fully insured and licensed

£10M public liability, 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.

Our Work

Selected
Projects

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Education · Principal Contractor · 2026
Stone Alleyne's Academy — Swimming Pool & Sports Centre Demolition
Stone, Staffordshire
£60M Urban Regeneration
Goods Yard — £60M Urban Village
Stoke-on-Trent
Healthcare · NHS
Former Melton Mowbray Hospital
Leicestershire
Heritage · Specialist Demolition
Wedgwood Institute, Burslem
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
Emergency Demolition
Emergency Print Works Demolition
Crewe, Cheshire
Industrial · Full Demolition
Three-Storey Warehouse & Units
Coventry
Healthcare · Demolition
Haywood Hospital
Stoke-on-Trent
Commercial Demolition
Former Ruskims Cash & Carry
Newcastle upon Tyne
Industrial Demolition
Same Deutz-Fahr UK HQ
Rugby, Warwickshire
Residential · Mill Demolition
McCarthy & Stone — Portland Mill
Greater Manchester
Industrial · Site Clearance
JSM Engineering Site
Sandycroft, Deeside
Commercial · Student Development
Former Office Block — Student Accommodation
Reading, Berkshire
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Where We've Worked

Projects
Across the UK

1,500+Projects mapped
500+Completed
48hrMobilisation
1,500+

Project Locations

1,500+ projects plotted across England, Wales and Scotland since 1982.

West Midlands240
North West England215
Yorkshire & Humber185
East Midlands170
North East England125
London & Home Counties110
Scotland105
South East95
Wales90
South West75
East Anglia55
Staffordshire — HQEst. 1982
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Project location
HQ — Stoke-on-Trent
1,500+ locations · hover to explore

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.

Our Fleet

Own Plant.
No Subcontracting.

Every machine on our fleet is directly owned and operated by our trained workforce. When you instruct Jim Wise Demolition, you get our equipment and our people — not a subcontracted crew briefed that morning.

High Reach Excavators
For controlled multi-storey demolition where a wrecking ball is not appropriate.
Max reach28m
AttachmentsShear / Pulveriser
Demolition Excavators
Standard and long-reach for ground-level demolition, bulk excavation and grading.
Range5T — 45T
AttachmentsBucket / Breaker / Grab
Mobile Crushing Plant
On-site concrete and brick crushing to reduce haulage and generate reusable aggregate.
OutputUp to 250T/hr
GradesMOT Type 1 / 6F2
Specialist Attachments
Full suite of demolition tools including hydraulic shears, pulverisers, grapples and plate compactors.
ShearsUp to 1000kN jaw force
All ownedNo hired-in plant

All plant directly owned and maintained by Jim Wise Demolition. Our maintenance programme ensures all equipment is fully serviced, LOLER inspected and ready to mobilise at short notice. No hired-in plant means no delays waiting for availability.

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
48hr
Max mobilisation
24/7
Emergency cover
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West Midlands
Birmingham · Wolverhampton · Coventry · Walsall
→
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
→
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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Why Jim Wise

Built
Different.

  • 01
    Own Fleet. Own Workforce.No sub-contracting of critical operations. Our own CPCS/NPORS operatives and plant on every project.
  • 02
    Zero Serious IncidentsAn unwavering safety record underpinned by SSIP accreditation, rigorous RAMS and daily toolbox talks.
  • 03
    Fixed-Price ContractsTransparent, competitive pricing with no hidden costs. We stand behind our quotations, always.
  • 04
    95%+ Waste DiversionOn-site crushing and careful segregation diverts the vast majority of demolition waste from landfill.
  • 05
    48hr UK-Wide MobilisationMidlands-based, capable of deploying across England, Wales and Scotland within two working days.
95
Sustainability95%+Demolition waste diverted
from landfill on every project
0
Safety RecordZeroSerious incidents in over
10 consecutive years
48
Response Time48hrUK-wide mobilisation from
our Stoke-on-Trent base
100
In-House Delivery100%Own workforce and plant
on every project — no subcontracting
0+
Projects completed
UK-wide since 1982
0+
Years operating
Family-run since day one
0%
Waste diverted
From landfill, every project
0M
Public liability
Full insurance cover
0hr
UK mobilisation
Emergency response
95%
Waste diverted from landfill
Achieved on every project through material segregation, on-site crushing and responsible waste management.

Sustainability

Responsible
Demolition.

Environmental responsibility isn't a box-ticking exercise for us — it's built into how we plan and deliver every project. From pre-demolition waste audits to material recovery and concrete crushing on site, we minimise landfill and maximise reuse at every stage.

Our ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System is independently audited annually and covers waste management, dust and noise control, materials handling and site drainage protection.

On-Site Crushing

Concrete, brick and aggregate crushed and graded on site, eliminating haulage and generating reusable hardcore.

Material Recovery

Steel, copper, aluminium and timber separated and directed to specialist recycling streams on every project.

Waste Audit & Reporting

Full pre-demolition waste audit provided as standard. Diversion rates, consignment notes and EWC codes reported at project close.

ISO 14001:2015

Externally certified and annually audited Environmental Management System. Available to clients on request.

Waste diversion rate
0%Target: 95%+100%
95%

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.
AR
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.
TH
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 [email protected]

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.

We are Full Members of the NFDC, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, SSIP accredited, and hold Constructionline Gold membership. All plant operators hold current CPCS or NPORS cards.

We divert over 95% of demolition waste from landfill through on-site concrete crushing, careful material segregation, and responsible waste management. Full waste transfer documentation is provided.

Latest News & Insight

From the
Blog.

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Compliance
Asbestos in Commercial Buildings: Your Legal Obligations

If your building was constructed before 2000, asbestos-containing materials are likely present. We break down the duty to manage and what removal involves.

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How We Delivered Emergency Demolition in 48 Hours for the NHS

When Good Hope Hospital needed urgent structural clearance, Jim Wise mobilised overnight. A look at how emergency demolition works in practice.

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