Subject: Demolition contracts in Bristol
Date: 26/03/2025
In demolition, the crushing and recycling of aggregates is often referred to as a “win-win” situation, and we will explain why.
It was once the case that, long before mobile crushers were used on demolition sites, all the aggregates had to be carted away.
That would mean a colossal number of lorries on some demolition sites. However, many clients in Bristol are now opting for demolition work, where all the aggregates are then crushed on-site. This saves time, as the aggregates, known as “hardcore,” are left onsite. Additionally, there is the benefit of reduced lorry traffic and road haulage, resulting in both cost and environmental benefits.
Can this help to reduce the demolition bill for the client?
Almost certainly, if you hire Stephen Walsh, the reason is that haulage can be expensive, involving multiple lorries, drivers, and also diesel, which can be costly.
Therefore, by crushing the aggregates at the site, you eliminate transportation costs and also have reusable products on your demolition site. The construction company often uses this to help bring the different levels up on the demolition site, and sometimes, it is also used as the foundation.
Therefore, the concrete can be reused and, therefore, doesn’t have to be moved from the demolition site.
Do you need a highly experienced demolition company?
Whether it’s a brick-built factory or a house that needs demolition, we can help.
We strongly recommend considering having the building crushed to site, as there are often substantial cost savings to be made.
But aren’t crushers large? How will you get the crusher to our demolition site?
Crushers come in all shapes and sizes, from small crushers, the size of builder’s skip, to large quarry crushers. It all depends on the building being demolished and the size of the crusher required.
What is remarkable now is that in Bristol, a “city crusher” could be used; this is a compact crusher with a high output rate. This means when demolishing a building, it can be crushed in a short amount of time using a city crusher.
What type of buildings can be crushed using a crusher
Any building is made of aggregates, such as natural stone, breeze-block, or brick.
Then, the crusher operator can control the size of the stone that emerges from the belt; the construction company often specifies this.
How do we arrange for a demolition quote?
We can offer free quotes. If your demolition site is based in Bristol, we provide free quotes.
Regardless of whether it’s a commercial structure, such as a metal warehouse or a residential building, we can demolish it.
Can you demolish factories and crush the concrete bases?
Yes, often, the method of demolition involves demolishing a steel factory and cutting the steel into pieces, allowing it to be recycled. Once that is complete, large excavators can break up the concrete slab with concrete hammers fitted to the machines.
Once that is complete, the concrete can still be in significant sections, so it needs to be loaded into a jaw crusher. This is often the method of demolition used in most industrial and commercial demolition contracts. That is to crush the concrete, which is then left on the demolition site for the construction company to use.
Would you like a quote for our demolition services?
We demolish:
Factories and warehouses
Fire damaged buildings
Commercial buildings
Domestic structures
Crushing services
Call us to arrange a quote