Jim Wise Demolition · 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency
Demolition
24/7.

Immediate response to structural failure, fire damage and dangerous structures — anywhere in England and Wales. Our emergency line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Free site survey Fixed-price quotation 48hr mobilisation 24/7 emergency
1,500+Projects delivered
40+Years experience
99%H&S score 2026
ZeroProhibition notices
24/7 Emergency Response

24/7.
On Site
Fast.

Jim Wise Demolition provides 24/7 emergency demolition services across the UK. When structural failure, fire damage or sudden collapse risk threatens life or property, our emergency response team mobilises immediately — with our own plant on site within 48 hours.

Our emergency line is answered immediately, day or night. We work directly with local authorities, structural engineers, insurers and emergency services to make sites safe and carry out controlled demolition under urgent conditions.

Own Plant — No Hire DependencyWe own and operate our own excavators, shears, breakers and mobile crushing plant. We mobilise when your programme requires, not when hire companies allow.
40+ Years ExperienceEstablished in 1982. Four decades of commercial demolition across the UK — retail, offices, mixed-use, industrial and public sector.
Full Compliance DocumentationCDM 2015 compliant. Full RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, Waste Transfer Notes and regulatory paperwork on every project.
NEBOSH · SSIP Acclaim · ConstructionLine GoldAccredited and verified. ConstructionLine Gold status, SSIP Acclaim H&S certificate and NEBOSH-qualified management team.
UK-Wide CoverageOperating from Stoke-on-Trent across the Midlands, North West, North, South and nationwide — mobilising within 48 hours.
What We Deliver

Emergency
Demolition Services

01
Structural Failure Response

Immediate response to partial or total structural collapse — site secured, cordon established and controlled demolition of unstable elements carried out.

02
Fire-Damaged Building Demolition

Demolition of fire-damaged structures where structural integrity is compromised — working with insurers, engineers and fire service to make safe.

03
Dangerous Structure Notices

Response to local authority Dangerous Structure Notices requiring immediate action to make structures safe or carry out controlled demolition.

04
Party Wall Emergency Works

Emergency stabilisation on structures adjacent to occupied buildings — temporary props, shoring and propping installed ahead of controlled demolition.

05
24/7 Mobilisation

Our emergency line connects directly to our operations team — not a call centre. Mobilisation confirmed within the hour, on site within 48 hours.

06
Emergency Site Clearance

Once stabilised, rapid site clearance and temporary hoarding to secure the site for investigation and longer-term works.

On Site

Our Work
in Action.

Emergency demolition response
Emergency works at Good Hope Hospital
Rapid response demolition
Why Jim Wise

Why Jim Wise
for Emergency
Demolition?

Single-contractor deliverySoft strip through to cleared site — one contract, one programme, one point of contact. No subcontracting of core works.
Zero prohibition notices — everNo HSE prohibition or improvement notices issued against any Jim Wise Demolition site in over a decade of operation.
99% H&S inspection average — 2026Average site health & safety inspection score across all our sites in 2026. Industry benchmark is 85%.
95%+ waste diverted from landfillOn-site crushing, segregation and recycling on every project. Full Waste Transfer Notes and EA documentation provided.
Public sector & framework experienceExperienced with NHS estates, local authority contracts and public sector procurement requirements.
Accreditations & Compliance

Fully
Licensed
& Compliant.

Every commercial demolition project is delivered in full compliance with the applicable UK legislative and regulatory framework.

CDM 2015Principal Contractor dutiesFull pre-construction information, site RAMS and Construction Phase Plan on all notifiable projects.
BS6187Code of Practice — DemolitionAll works planned and delivered in accordance with the British Standard for full and partial demolition.
NEBOSHQualified ManagementNEBOSH-accredited management team. SMSTS, CCDO and CPCS qualified site supervisors and operatives.
SSIP AcclaimH&S CertificateSSIP Acclaim Certificate of Health & Safety. Independently audited and verified annually.
ConstructionLineGold StatusConstructionLine Gold — verified procurement and supply chain accreditation.
Once for AllH&S VerifiedOnce for All health & safety verification. Instantly verifiable by principal contractors and clients.
Where We Work

Emergency
Response
UK-Wide.

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we deliver commercial demolition services across the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, London and the whole of England and Wales.

Mobilisation within 48 hours to any location. Emergency response available 24/7.

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Stoke-on-Trent Birmingham Manchester Liverpool Staffordshire Cheshire Shropshire Derbyshire West Midlands Wolverhampton Coventry Leicester Nottingham Sheffield Yorkshire Warwickshire London North West North Wales Nationwide

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FAQ

Common
Questions.

How quickly can you respond to an emergency?

Our emergency line is answered immediately 24/7. We confirm mobilisation within the hour and have plant and a qualified team on site anywhere in England and Wales within 48 hours — often faster in the Midlands.

Do you work with local authorities on dangerous structures?

Yes — we work regularly with local authority building control responding to Dangerous Structure Notices. We are experienced in the process and act quickly to meet notice deadlines.

Can you work on fire-damaged buildings?

Yes — fire-damaged structures are a specialist area. We work with structural engineers and fire investigation teams to ensure safe access and carry out controlled demolition of compromised elements.

Are you insured for emergency works?

Yes — we carry full insurance for all emergency demolition works. Documentation is available immediately on request for insurers, loss adjusters and local authorities.

What number do I call in an emergency?

Call our free emergency line on 0800 222 9772 — answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our operations team will confirm immediate mobilisation.

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Accreditations
ConstructionLine Gold
NEBOSH
IOSH
SSIP Acclaim
Once for All Verified
HSE Licensed Asbestos Removal
Waste Carriers Licence
Est. 1982
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