Cawarden is a highly acclaimed demolition specialist operating throughout the UK and has been delivering award-winning services for nearly four decades.
Our expertise, practical experience, and extensive resources enable us to demolish any type of structure, regardless of its size or complexity. Whether it’s a high-rise concrete building, a steel-framed industrial unit, a school, or a dangerous structure, we meticulously plan every project, cover every detail, and keep costs in check to deliver the best outcome.
Our Expertise & Capabilities
By appointing Cawarden as your Principal Contractor or Specialist Sub-contractor, you can be sure that even the most complex projects will be completed with certainty.
Your project is in safe hands. We’ll select the safest methodology which may include conventional floor-by-floor, high-reach, top-down, remote-controlled, hydro or even hand demolition.
We use the latest and most advanced equipment and machinery to carry out our projects with utmost precision and excellence. You can trust Cawarden to deliver the highest standard and quality of service.
Explore a sample of our capabilities below.
Healthcare
Working as a Principal Contractor or a Specialist Sub-Contractor, we have the skills and vast practical experience to deliver healthcare projects directly for the NHS, main contractors or private clients.
Regeneration
To support the regeneration of towns and cities, we specialise in restoring previously developed land for beneficial after-use.
Rail
We can efficiently navigate the approvals and licenses connected to the delivery of your time-critical project next to live Network Rail infrastructure.
Emergency Response
In the event of an emergency that threatens the safety of the public or the environment, you can count on Cawarden to provide a reliable and trustworthy team to respond quickly.
Residential Development
We have an exceptional track record of delivering a range of services for both large and small projects in the residential sector.
Education
Our expertise spans all levels of the education sector, including universities, colleges, academies, and primary and secondary schools.
Commercial Buildings
We deliver commercial projects for the public and private sectors to help breathe new life into towns and cities.
Brownfield Sites
We specialise in restoring previously developed land for beneficial after-use.
Infrastructure
From large footbridges to airport infrastructure and car parks, our ultimate goal is to help our clients restore and regenerate the built environment and meet the infrastructure demands of today.
Quarry Plants
We have a proven track record of providing long-term sustainable solutions to bring quarry sites back into use whilst protecting and enhancing nature.
Dangerous Structures
Whether it’s making a site safe after an incident, completely demolishing a dangerous structure or limiting exposure to hazardous materials like asbestos, our emergency response teams have it covered.
Façade Retention
Our expertise in façade retention means we play a crucial role in preserving the architectural character and historic fabric of buildings.
Airport Infrastructure
We have the experience and expertise to complete Enabling & Demolition works on and around airport infrastructure sites.
Chimneys
We have the know-how and expertise to safely remove chimney stacks from former manufacturing and industrial buildings.
Enabling Works
Our Enabling Services are a comprehensive solution that covers all the upfront work needed to prepare a site for demolition. By engaging with us early on, you can have the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are partnering with experts who will deliver results.
Our service includes:
- Site preparation
- Signage, hoarding and security
- Traffic management
- Structural appraisals, surveys and trial holes
- Decontamination including asbestos and other hazardous waste removal
- Service disconnections
- Decommissioning
- Obtaining relevant consents, approvals and permissions
- Remedial works
- Environmental monitoring
- Feasibility studies
- …and more
Strip Out
We specialise in providing soft strip services for demolition and refurbishment projects for all types of buildings including schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings. For refurbishment projects, our team of highly experienced and trained professionals take great care in removing all non-structural elements from a property. This ensures that the structure is not damaged and any retained elements remain protected.
Items removed during a soft strip project can include:
- Fixtures and fittings
- Plant rooms
- Air conditioning units
- Pipework and electrical cables
- Internal walls
- Raised flooring
- Ceilings
All of these materials are efficiently segregated on-site and go on to be recycled or reused.
Demolition, Deconstruction & Dismantling
We specialise in managing demolition, deconstruction, or dismantling projects in diverse environments. We’ve handled projects in city centres, residential areas, and industrial sites, and we know exactly what it takes to get the job done right. Our team has expertise in all the necessary processes and procedures to ensure that every project is completed safely and efficiently, taking into account the unique constraints presented by each location.
When you appoint Cawarden, you can trust that your project is in the hands of confident and capable demolition engineers who will deliver your project safely, on time and budget.
Our service includes a host of other works, including:
- Plant dismantling and asset recovery
- Alteration works
- Façade retention
- Cladding removal
- Site clearance
- Temporary works
- Party wall separation
- Underground tank removal
- Raising slabs, foundations and hardstandings
- …and more
Recycling & Waste Management
As part of our service, we take care of reclaiming, recycling, reusing, and disposing of waste from our projects. Our goal is to divert at least 97% of waste from landfill. Moreover, we offer a complete in-situ recycling solution to reduce environmental impact and recycle demolition arisings for future developments. Learn more here.
Contact Our Experts
If you’ve got a project you’d like to talk to us about, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Contact our team today on 01332 820488 or send us a message