Demolition & Groundwork
Structural demolition contractors and groundworks specialists
Choose one in house team for safe demolition and precise groundworks. We plan soft strip, structural removal and enabling works with clear method statements and daily housekeeping. Foundations, footings, drainage and oversites are set out and inspected, ready for your build to start on time.
Controlled Strip Out
Soft strip with segregation, waste tracking and tidy clearance.
Set Out & Levels
Accurate datums and benchmarks for clean foundations.
Inspection Ready
Stages booked with Building Control for sign off.
Demolition & Groundworks Service Options:
Soft Strip and Site Clearance
Careful internal strip out, services made safe and waste segregated.
Structural Demolition
Targeted demolition of walls or full elements with temporary works.
Foundations and Footings
Foundations set to design with accurate levels and bearing checks.
Drainage and Soakaways
New foul and surface runs, manholes and soakaways sized to spec.
Ground Reduction
Cut and fill to design levels for a stable platform. We manage arisings, compaction and access routes so trades can start cleanly.
Retaining Walls and Underpinning
Localised underpinning installed to engineer design. We protect structures and coordinate inspections through to completion.
Why choose Harpers for Demolition and Groundworks?
- One team, safe controlled delivery.
- Clear method and plans, daily updates.
- Clean sites, protected routes maintained.
- Building Control coordinated and certified.
- Aftercare support and prompt responses.
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Ground Knowledge That Keeps You Right
Clear guidance on soils, inspections and agreements before you dig.
Soil Type and Bearing Capacity
We assess soil conditions and confirm assumed bearing with trial pits where needed. This informs foundation choice and depth so your structure is supported from day one.
Building Control Trench Inspection
Foundation excavations are booked for inspection before pour. We share photos, levels and any updates from the inspector so records are complete and sign off is smooth.
Radon Protection Where Required
In higher risk areas, membranes and ventilation measures can be specified. We fit barriers and link details to the slab or oversite so the system works as intended.
Party Wall and Temporary Works
Near boundaries we help you follow the Party Wall process and agree access. Temporary works, propping and shoring are planned so excavations stay safe.
Build Over Agreements
If foundations or drainage are near public sewers, approval is needed. We arrange surveys and drawings, then liaise with the authority so work can proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you handle both soft strip and structural demolition?
Yes. We isolate services, complete soft strip and control structural removals with temporary works. Waste streams are separated and sites are handed back clean and safe.
How do you set out foundations and levels accurately?
We establish datums, transfer levels and check dimensions before excavating. Foundations are dug to design, inspected and poured with records kept for Building Control.
Do you install SuDS compliant drainage and soakaways?
We set correct pipe falls, chambers and soakaways sized to specification. Where suitable we incorporate SuDS friendly details to manage surface water responsibly.
What if ground conditions are poor or variable?
We review soil type and bearing capacity, then adjust foundation design with your engineer. Options like deeper trench fill, pads or rafts are discussed and scheduled clearly.
Can you coordinate inspections and approvals?
Yes. We book Building Control trench and pre pour checks, and arrange any Build Over agreements. Notes, photos and certificates are included in your handover pack.
Harpers Demolition and Groundworks
Safe Starts, Solid Foundations
Based in Staines-upon-Thames | Serving Surrey & Middlesex
Choose groundworks specialists who keep sites tidy, protect neighbours and deliver clean, inspectable stages. From strip out to oversite, we keep your programme moving.
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Click for a fast Demolition and Groundworks quote and a firm plan to break ground. We set levels, coordinate inspections and hand over ready to build.
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