The Best Demolition Contractors in Leeds Putting Safety First!
If you’ve read through our takes on bathroom and roofing makeovers, you already know we’re believers in paying the pros instead of dealing with DIY disasters.
That belief only gets stronger when it comes to demolition. Property owners and developers who want to knock something down should trust the experts, not their mates with a sledgehammer.
And why’s that? We’ll answer with another question: Do you want to face fines, injuries, delays, and other costly mistakes?
If the answer is no, below are Leeds’ most reliable demolition contractors, record- and reputation-wise.
How much do home demolition services cost in Leeds?
In Leeds, home demolition services usually cost £6,400 to £11,700 for small houses (80–120 m²), £12,800 to £19,500 for medium-sized ones (160–200 m²), and £17,800 to £24,380 for large manors (220–250 m²).
F Hardwick Ltd
Address: Scotch Pk Trading Est, Forge Ln, Armley
Contact Details: 0113 263 9102
Operating Hours: Mon to Sat – 8 am to 5 pm
F Hardwick has been in the industry since 1968, and they’re mint for taking down all sorts of buildings, be it residential or a project costing millions.
A feature that caught our eye is their use of the Lehnoff Quick Couplers system. Once fitted, tool-changing speeds up and versatility improves, as one excavator becomes a multi-attachment machine.
Their timekeeping works in their favour as well. Start times and deadlines are often hit, including those set for pre-job tasks, like surveys.
Just a shame they shut the office on Sundays. Most alternatives here grind daily.
Some contractors also offer solutions missing from F Hardwick’s lineup, namely recycling and renovation services.
Good thing there’s still asbestos removal, and the 24-hour hotline for emergency callouts has a glowing record in issue resolution.
Clients outside of Leeds aren’t left in the dust either. F Hardwick is nationwide.
Never Had Any Issues
Always a pleasure to speak with and never had any issues whatsoever. From an estimating point of view, always receive tender returns as requested and on time and if there are any issues (missed an item off pricing for example), always quick to resolve. I approach F Hardwick as standard for demolition/strip out for every scheme that I have on my desk.
Aaron Heath, Google Review
Clean and Tidy
Completed the demolition of our old sheds and garage in good time and without any fuss. Left the site very clean and tidy. Would have no hesitation in getting in contact should we need any further work done. Thanks again.
John Foster, Google Review
Yorkshire Eco
Address: 249 Wyke Ln, Wyke
Contact Details: 01274 605538
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 9 am to 5 pm
- Sat – 9 am to 1 pm
With over 35 years in their resume, Yorkshire Eco is another seasoned contractor with projects involving various structures and sites, including farms and hotels.
Their service list covers a fair bit as well, not just demolition. Industrial dismantling, strip out, and even recycling solutions are offered, which is sweet if you need them and would rather avoid phoning another company.
Similar to the last name, though, you can kiss those Sunday visits goodbye.
A large chunk of their work is also commercial- and industrial-leaning. Sure, domestic projects aren’t entirely missing, but it’s still worth a mention, mainly if you’re after a team heavy on demolishing homes.
Prices aren’t complaint-worthy, fortunately. Quotes are competitive for Leeds, and the polite and prompt crew only make it better.
Yorkshire Eco runs nationwide too, so postcodes do not limit them.
Better yet, they showed us heaps of legit accreditations from recognised bodies: safeContractor, HSE, CHAS, Constructionline, and CSCS, to name a few.
Friendly and Professional
Rang and booked these guys to come and collect my waste. Very friendly and professional and was here when arranged. Would recommend to anybody 100%.
Ian Burnside, Google Review
Professional Services
Very pleased with having our garden back — it looks like a different place now thanks to the professional service provided by Yorkshire Eco and the very reasonable price.
Scott, Google Review
Ripping Out & Removal Services
Address: 10 Chatsworth Fall
Contact Details: 07590 310456
Operating Hours: Daily – 6 am to 8 pm
Ripping Out & Removal Services (ROARS) bins off the need for other contractors. See, you can book them for demolition, strip out, refurbishment, and even renovation.
Garage (usually brick, concrete, or timber) tear-downs are what most folks praise them for. Based on chats and research, they start and finish on time, with solid clean-up and reasonable, no-surprises rates sweetening it all.
The regional coverage is a small bump. Reaching West Yorkshire, Bradford, and Leeds is nothing to scoff at, but a few of their competitors work across the UK.
Additionally, they’re limited to non-licensed asbestos removal. Demolition sites with higher-risk materials are off ROARS’ scope, though they can link you with the right professionals.
Everything else sits fine with us. This crew is HSE-certified, has been operating since 2014, is fully covered by public liability insurance, and doesn’t make you wait weeks for a response or quote.
Job Completed Quickly
Excellent job of taking down a stud wall and removing all the waste. Prompt responses to all enquiries and job completed quickly.
Davinder Singh, Google Review
Very Prompt
Did a great job of removing our a garage and wall – very prompt and professional. We were very happy with the price and the end result and would recommend.
Naomi, Google Review
Monster Movers Waste – Rubbish & House Clearance Specialists
Serviced Area: Leeds
Contact Details: 07592 409507
Operating Hours: Daily – 6 am to 10:30 pm
If it’s light demolition you’re after, Monster Movers is among the prime options in Leeds. They do it fast and cost-efficiently, even on days when the weather doesn’t play ball.
I appreciate that they generally stick to quotes and are open for work every day. The asbestos surveys are convenient, too, though removal, if needed, must be done by a licensed company.
A more notable weakness is that they’re not suitable for large-scale works. As mentioned, they’re for light demolitions.
At the very least, Monster is one of the most affordable options in the city. The teams they send out are often touted as friendly as well.
On top of that, they can move a project’s waste. Same-day requests can be arranged (I suggest pre-booking), and they respond swiftly, especially if you get Damien on the line.
Super Efficient
Monster Movers did a fantastic job stripping my rental property to be ready for plastering and other refurbishment work. They were on time, super efficient and did all the work as agreed in time. They also left the site neat and tidy and provided the receipts for the waste disposal. All in all top notch!! I would not hesitate to use them again.
Miriam Roberts, Google Review
Provided Exceptional Service
Monster Movers Waste provided exceptional service. Their prices were reasonable, and they were punctual with their time. Despite my delay, they patiently waited for me. Highly recommended.
Shahid Iqbal, Google Review
Robinson & Birdsell Ltd
Address: Audby House, Audby Ln, Wetherby
Contact Details: 01937 548800
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 9 am to 5 pm
- Fri – 9 am to 4 pm
On this list, only Robinson & Birdsell has an explosives division. That makes them an easy choice for projects that require demolition through blasting, mainly those involving high-rise structures and post-tensioned/pre-stressed concrete units.
Their general demolition and dismantling services also come with good ratings. Just keep in mind that their portfolio mostly features large-scale projects, not domestic ones.
The weekend closure might also be a bummer for some.
On the upside, Robinson & Birdsell is golden for projects under the following sectors: urban, petrochemical/pharmaceutical, and power/utilities. Insurance arrangements can be made, with the option to tailor policies up to £50 million.
They’re also an accredited metal processor and trader of ferrous/non-ferrous materials. This translates to responsible disposal and even potential cost recovery from scrap.
Experience isn’t a concern either. Ten-plus years in this industry is impressive, especially once you consider their NFDC membership and CHAS certification.
Pleasant and Considerate
I’ve found all the site staff to be really pleasant and considerate when they were demolishing some local flats near my home where I used to live. Residents meetings were really informative and helped put my worries to bed.
Andy Myers, Google Review
Great Job
Professional demolition company – always do a great job at a great price. Safety is always their first priority and would re-engage them for any future projects without hesitation.
Chris Kirby, Google Review