Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Demolition
Contractors
Stoke.

Demolition contractors based in Stoke-on-Trent — serving the city and wider Staffordshire since 1982. Commercial, industrial, heritage and emergency demolition. Call 0800 222 9772.

40+Years experience
2,489+Projects completed
24hrUK mobilisation
99%H&S score 2026
ZeroHSE prohibition notices
Demolition Contractors in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke's Trusted
Demolition Specialists.

Jim Wise Demolition has been based in Stoke-on-Trent since 1982. Over four decades of continuous operation, we've built our reputation on delivering some of the most technically demanding demolition projects in the Midlands — including the specialist demolition of the Grade II listed Wedgwood Institute in Burslem, industrial demolition at Biffa's Newstead Industrial Estate and structural demolition and strip out of the former Downward Plumb and Colclough site in Stoke. Our own plant, our own operatives, our own standards — on every project.

Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire present the full range of demolition challenges: former ceramics factories with asbestos-contaminated kiln insulation, Victorian industrial structures requiring careful controlled demolition, NHS estate buildings, retail demolition and a growing residential regeneration pipeline across Longton, Burslem, Fenton, Hanley and Tunstall. Our HSE asbestos licence covers all surveys, licensed removal and UKAS-accredited air monitoring in-house — no third-party referral, no programme delay.

As Stoke-on-Trent's home demolition contractor, we work directly with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Homes England and the region's leading main contractors. Our ConstructionLine Gold, SSIP Acclaim and clean HSE record — not a single prohibition notice in over a decade of operation — give clients total confidence in our compliance position from procurement through to project completion.

Based in Stoke since 1982ConstructionLine GoldSSIP Acclaim VerifiedHSE Asbestos LicenceSame-day Emergency Response
Request a Free Site Visit
What We Do in Stoke-on-Trent

Demolition Services
Across Stoke.

Commercial Demolition
Offices, retail and commercial structures across Stoke-on-Trent.
Industrial Demolition
Factory, warehouse and industrial estate demolition across Stoke.
Soft Strip Out
Retail, warehouse, office and healthcare strip out across Stoke.
Site Clearance
Post-demolition clearance — sites ready for development.
Emergency Demolition
24/7 emergency response — based in Stoke. Call 0800 222 9772.
Asbestos Removal
HSE licensed removal in-house across Stoke — no subcontracting.
Heritage Demolition
Specialist demolition of listed and historic structures.
Concrete Crushing
On-site 250T/hr crushing across Stoke-on-Trent projects.
Get in Touch

Request a Free
Quote Today.

Free site visits across Stoke-on-Trent — no obligation, we respond within 2 hours.

Stoke Direct Line

Free Quote

Free site visit · No obligation · 2 hour response

Free site visit · No obligation · 2 hour response

Thank you — we'll be in touch within 2 hours.
FAQs

Stoke
Demolition FAQs.

Call 0800 222 9772 for anything not covered here.

Do you cover the whole of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire?

Yes — all six towns of Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley, Burslem, Longton, Fenton, Tunstall and Stoke), plus Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Lichfield, Cannock, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Leek, Stone, Burton upon Trent and Cheadle. We also cover Cheshire, Shropshire and the wider Midlands. Freephone 0800 222 9772 for coverage confirmation.

Are you HSE licensed for asbestos removal in Stoke-on-Trent?

Yes. We hold a current HSE asbestos removal licence and carry out all surveys, licensed removal, four-stage clearance and UKAS-accredited air monitoring in-house. Stoke's former ceramics and industrial building stock contains some of the most complex asbestos profiles in the Midlands — sprayed coatings, kiln insulation, lagging and insulation board. We survey comprehensively before pricing. Always.

What makes Jim Wise Demolition different from other Stoke-on-Trent contractors?

We've been here since 1982. We know every industrial estate, every NHS site, every council depot in Stoke and North Staffordshire. We carry our own plant — no hire delays, no third-party dependencies. Zero HSE prohibition notices ever issued. 99% H&S inspection score in 2026. ConstructionLine Gold accreditation. A proven track record on Stoke City Council, NHS, Homes England and private sector projects.

How quickly can you mobilise for emergency demolition in Stoke-on-Trent?

Being based in Stoke means we can have plant and operatives on site in the city within hours. For emergency demolition of dangerous structures, same-day response is frequently achievable. For the wider Staffordshire area, 24-hour mobilisation is our standard commitment. Freephone 0800 222 9772 immediately for emergency requirements.

What demolition services do you offer across Staffordshire?

Commercial and industrial demolition, soft strip out, asbestos removal, heritage and specialist demolition, site clearance, concrete crushing, residential demolition and 24/7 emergency response — all with our own plant and directly employed workforce.

Are quotes free for Stoke-on-Trent demolition projects?

Yes — free site visits and no-obligation fixed-price quotations. We respond within 4 hours. Freephone 0800 222 9772 or use the quote form on this page.

Client Reviews

Trusted by Stoke On Trent.

★★★★★

“Jim Wise have been on our approved demolition contractor list for over ten years. In that time they've delivered projects ranging from former school demolitions to industrial clearance across all six towns. Their H&S record is genuinely exemplary — not a single prohibition notice, and audit scores that consistently exceed our framework threshold. The Wedgwood Institute project in Burslem was technically exceptional.”

Nick Barlow
Development Manager
Stoke-on-Trent City Council · Stoke-on-Trent
★★★★★

“Jim Wise are our preferred demolition contractor for NHS estate projects across Staffordshire. We've used them on hospital demolition at Haywood, primary care facility clearances and void preparation works. Their understanding of NHS procurement, infection control obligations and CDM compliance means our estates team can commission them with complete confidence.”

Dr. Alison Harper
Director of Estates
NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB · Stoke-on-Trent
★★★★★

“Jim Wise have been our demolition contractor of choice for residential and commercial projects across North Staffordshire for eight years. The Stoke ceramics factory on our most recent scheme had asbestos throughout — Jim Wise surveyed the full scope, priced it accurately, removed it under licence and demolished the structure on programme. Local knowledge, professional delivery, zero surprises.”

Ian Brereton
Managing Director
Brereton Developments Ltd · Newcastle-under-Lyme
Coverage Area

Areas We Cover Across Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire

Stoke-on-TrentST1–ST6
HanleyST1
BurslemST6
LongtonST3
FentonST4
Newcastle-under-LymeST5
StaffordST16–ST18
LichfieldWS13, WS14
CannockWS11, WS12
TamworthB77–B79
UttoxeterST14
LeekST13
StoneST15
Burton upon TrentDE13–DE15
CheadleST10

Get a Free Quote

Typically respond within 2 hours — no obligation.

✓ Message Sent!

Thanks — we'll be in touch shortly.