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STRIP & CLEARSERVICESLTD
Operative removing suspended ceiling tiles during a commercial office soft strip

Soft strip & demolition specialists

Demolition & Soft Strip Out Contractors in London

Strip & Clear Services carries out demolition, soft strip, enabling works, site and waste clearance, groundworks and dig outs across all 32 London boroughs and the City, and throughout Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Every job starts with a free site survey and a fixed-price quotation, and we reply within 24 hours.

  • Fully Insured & CDM Compliant
  • 24-Hour Quote Response
  • High Recycling Rates
  • One-Stop Enabling Works

Our services

Professional Demolition & Soft Strip Services

From carefully planned internal strip outs in central London to demolition, groundworks and complete site clearance across the South East, we provide safe, reliable solutions to prepare your site for its next phase.

Not sure which service you need?

Tell us about your project and we'll help you find the right solution, from initial strip out to complete site clearance.

How we work

From Initial Survey to Site Handover

Every project starts with careful planning. Our straightforward five-step process means your works are carried out safely, efficiently and with clear communication from start to finish.

Operative on a guarded podium platform lifting a ceiling tile out of its grid

Safety first

Carefully planned. Professionally delivered.

CDM 2015 method statements, risk assessments and CSCS-carded operatives.

  1. Site Survey & Assessment

    We visit, measure up, check access and services, and agree the scope with you before giving a fixed-price quotation.

  2. Planning & Compliance

    We confirm the asbestos survey and any notices or approvals the site needs, and prepare CDM 2015 risk assessments and method statements.

  3. Demolition & Strip Out

    Our team carries out the agreed strip out, demolition or groundworks using controlled methods and suitable plant, installing temporary works where they are needed.

  4. Waste Segregation & Clearance

    Waste is separated as it comes out and removed under duty of care with transfer notes, targeting 95%+ diverted from landfill.

  5. Clean Site Handover

    We complete final checks and clear the working area, leaving the site ready for the next phase of development.

Typical projects

Demolition & Soft Strip Projects

The types of demolition, internal strip out and site preparation work we take on, helping commercial and residential properties get ready for their next phase.

Open-plan office floor stripped back to its concrete shell

Commercial soft strip out

Office Floor Strip Outs

Removal of non-structural partitions, suspended ceilings, raised floors, M&E and redundant fittings, leaving a clean shell ready for refurbishment.

Planning a similar project?

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Why choose us

Why Choose Us for Your Demolition Project?

Choosing the right demolition contractor is about more than removing structures. It is about safety, careful planning, clear communication and having the right team to prepare your site for its next stage.

  • Local Team & Fast Mobilisation

    We cover all of Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and mainland Hampshire, and local projects can often mobilise within a few days of the scope being agreed. See the areas we cover.

  • Experienced Teams & Plant

    CSCS and CCDO-trained operatives and operated plant, from mini diggers to larger excavators, chosen for each site.

  • Responsible Waste Management

    Careful segregation and material recovery, targeting 95%+ of waste diverted from landfill.

  • Safety-First Approach

    Risk assessments, method statements and CDM 2015 procedures on every job, with temporary works installed by our own team.

  • Fixed-Price Quotations

    We survey your site first, then provide a straightforward fixed-price quotation with a clearly defined scope of work.

  • Minimal Disruption

    Access, parking, loading and working hours are planned in advance, with dust and noise controlled, so neighbours and ongoing site activities are disturbed as little as possible.

  • Complete Enabling Works

    Soft strip, enabling works and clearance all in-house — one contractor from internal strip out to a cleared site.

Site supervisor watching a long-reach excavator dismantle a two-storey brick building

Professional & accountable

From Strip Out to Site Handover

A coordinated approach to demolition, enabling works and site preparation, with direct owner involvement on every project.

Client testimonials

What Our Clients Say

We understand the importance of reliable contractors, clear communication and professionally managed works. Here is what clients say about working with our team.

Google reviews

4.9/5

45+ Reviews

Trusted by developers, main contractors, landlords and property owners for professional demolition and site preparation.

  • “The Strip and Clear guys sorted our soft strip out in Surrey. Came in, stripped the office back to shell, took all the waste away and left it tidy. No messing about. Would use them again.”
    James TCommercial Soft Strip
  • “Used Strip & Clear for the demo and site clearance on a job in London. Lads turned up on time, cracked on with the strip and knock down, and got the site cleared properly with the transfer notes sorted. No drama. Good crew.”
    Dave M, Site ManagerDemolition & Site Clearance
  • “Strip & Clear Services Ltd handled the dig out and groundworks for us on a site in Kent. Professional team, clear communication and the ground was prepared exactly as agreed. Happy to recommend.”
    Sarah Collins, Apex DevelopmentsDig Out & Groundworks

Have a demolition or strip out project in mind?

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Frequently asked questions

Questions About Our Demolition Services

Answers to common questions about soft strip demolition, site preparation, timescales, waste removal and how we work.

What is soft strip demolition?

It is the controlled removal of a building's non-structural elements, such as ceilings, partitions, floors, fixtures and redundant services, while the structure stays standing. It prepares the building for refurbishment, fit-out or full demolition.

How much does demolition cost in London?

As a guide, demolition costs £30–£150 per m², and a small house demolition usually costs £6,500–£12,000, excluding VAT. Central London sites tend to cost more than the surrounding counties because of congestion, parking and working-hour restrictions. Our price guide covers every service.

How long does a demolition or strip out take?

It depends on the size of the building, what is being removed, access and any working-hour restrictions. We give you a programme with the quotation once we have seen the site.

What happens to the waste?

It is separated on site into metals, timber, plasterboard, hardcore and general waste, then removed by a registered carrier with a transfer note for every load. We target 95%+ diverted from landfill.

Are you fully insured?

Yes. We hold £10m public liability and employers' liability insurance, and we are CHAS and Constructionline accredited. Certificates are available with your quotation.

Do I need permission to demolish a building?

It depends on the building and its location. Many demolitions need prior approval or a building control notice, and conservation areas and listed buildings have extra controls. We talk you through what applies at the site survey.

How quickly can you start?

Once the survey is done and the scope agreed, local projects can often mobilise within a few days, subject to permits and programme.

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Accreditations & industry standards

Committed to Safety, Compliance & Professional Standards

Safety, responsible waste management and professional working standards run through every demolition and site preparation project we deliver.

  • CHASSSIP Accredited

    CHAS — Health & Safety Accreditation

  • ConstructionlinePrequalified

    Constructionline — Contractor Prequalification

  • Environment AgencyWaste Carrier

    Environment Agency — Waste Carrier Registration

  • CSCS / CCDOCarded Operatives

    CSCS / CCDO — Trained & Carded Operatives

Insurance certificates, accreditation details and waste carrier documentation are available on request with your project enquiry.

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    Ready to Start Your Demolition Project?

    Whether you need a commercial soft strip, structural demolition, groundworks or complete site clearance, tell us about your project and we'll help you take the next step.

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    • Safety-first, CDM 2015 compliant
    • 24-hour quote response
    • Fixed price after a free site survey

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