Latest Works: 31-33 Maddox Street, London, W1

FEBRUARY 2012: On going project for Blenheim House

On going project for Blenheim House which consists of the part demolition of two adjoining 5 storey properties in the heart of London's west end just off Regent Street.

Asbestos removal by our in house company has taken place, soft strip has been carried out and internal steel work has been constructed through the site as the facade of the properties are to be retained with the remaining structure demolished by hand - More news to follow .

Latest Works: 22 Micawber Street, London, N1

FEBRUARY 2012: On going project for Ardmore Construction

Downwell is currently working on 22 Micawber Street, London, N1.

On going project for Ardmore Construction consisting of asbestos removal, soft strip and demolition of a redundant warehouse and offices in Islington. More news and progress will follow.

Latest Works: Vokes Building in Guildford Surrey

FEBRUARY 2012: Complete Demolition and Asbestos Removal

Downwell is currently working on the former Vokes Building in Guildford Surrey.

This is our first project for Prosurv and works consist of Complete Demolition and Asbestos Removal of former Vokes Building which was one of the largest employer in Normandy, when the Company bought Henley Park as a replacement for their bombed factory in London. Vokes originally occupied the mansion to carry on thier work of making filters, a vital cog in the war machine. In 1963 Vokes moved out of the masion into the present factory which had been built in 1958, and remained the centre of the Company's filtration technology, employing 250 people. More news and progress will follow.

Award: The Construction Recycling Alliance (CRA)

SEPTEMBER 2011: Recycling Contract of the Year – Downwell Demolition

The dismantling and demolition of the Warner Brothers' Leavesden film studios by Downwell Demolition demonstrated to the judges the company's commitment to recycling when undertaking large-scale, time critical contracts. Awards page.

Award: Willmott Dixon Housing Site Safety Award

SEPTEMBER 2011: Safety, Health & Welfare Awareness

Willmott Dixon Housing Site safety Award has awarded to our operative Ross Evans. This award is nominated by the Site Manager to enhance Safety, Health & Welfare awareness on site. Awards page.

Award: Platinum Award from CSCS

AUGUST 2011: Construction Skills Certification Scheme

Downwell Demolition have recently received an Platinum Award from CSCS for having more than 90% of its workforce fully trained and compliant with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme. Awards page.

Award: Outstanding Employer Contribution

AUGUST 2011: EBP Kent for Exceptional Support

Downwell Demolition have also received an Outstanding Employer Contribution certifcate from EBP Kent for Exceptional Support in assisting the young people of Kent through Work Experience in the Academic year 2010-2011. Awards page.

Plant: Newest addition to our fleet of excavators

JULY 2011: Komatsu PC450 28mtr Long Reach

Komatsu PC450 28mtr Long Reach demolition excavator with interchangeable arm, complete with quick change cradle enabling us to swiftly change over onto digging equipment to increase productivity on our sites. This latest addition to our fleet will soon be put to work alongside our other high reach excavator as we continue to modify the London skyline. Plants page.

Awarded: Construction Recycling Alliance

JUNE 2011: Downwell Demolition Ltd has been granted membership

Demolition specialist Downwell Demolition Ltd has been granted membership of the Construction Recycling Alliance – a new umbrella organisation that represents companies within the construction industry who are dedicated to reducing, reusing and recycling unwanted material.

Downwell Demolition Ltd's expertise in recycling waste material generated during its demolition operations was cited as key in awarding the company corporate membership according to CRA Director David Barnes, “Downwell Demolition has proved beyond doubt its commitment to recycle unwanted material. This commitment was demonstrated to the CRA during a site visit to Warner Brothers' Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire where demolition arisings were recycled, including 20,000m3 of concrete which was crushed, screened and reused on site. We are now looking forward to working closely with a company that is determined to reduce unwanted material being sent to landfill and safeguard the environment”.

Accreditation: ISO certification

JUNE 2011: ISO 9000, 14001 & 18001

Downwell Demolition are currently working towards gaining the prestigious ISO 9000, 14001 & 18001.

Our aim is to achieve this within the next six months.

Latest Works: Two New Projects

MAY 2011: Higgins Construction & Willmott Dixon.

Works commence on site at two new projects for new clients, Higgins Construction & Willmott Dixon.

Conway House is a five storey hostel in Camden. Works consist of full demolition to make way for a replaced 65 bedroom purpose built hostel used to house single homeless men with connections to the Camden area.

Elizabeth House is a 3000 square meters site consisting of 5 storey office block and former BP Petrol station on the forecourt.

Plant: New Crusher Acquired

APRIL 2011: New QJ340 Sandvik Mobile Crusher.

We are please to announce we have taken delivery of a new QJ340 Sandvik Mobile Crusher.

This new plant will be placed at the Harry Potter Film Studio's Leavesden for the next coming months. Our purchase is paramount to the way our company is rapidly growing and is indicative of Downwell Demolition's continuing strengths within the Demolition Industry. Plants page.

Harry Potter Studios: Leavesden

MARCH 2011: Project Secured, Watford - Declad, Strip out & Demolition of set of the infamous Harry Potter films.

Downwell Demolition works its magic at Harry Potter film studios.

Demolition and dismantling specialist Downwell Demolition Ltd has commenced work on a prestigious six month contract at Warner Brothers Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire. The project will see the contractor strip out and dismantle the world-famous studio buildings where the entire series of Harry Potter films together with the James Bond film Goldeneye were all filmed. A total of seven stage set buildings will be stripped of their ceilings, roofs and existing sound-proofing to allow the creation of new structures that can be used to produce forthcoming blockbuster movies.

Deploying a team of specialist CPCS-qualified staff, including a full time client liaison manger, Downwell will use a combination of scissor access platforms and specialist demolition excavators to undertake the delicate task of removing scaffolding, ceiling ducts, roof panels and skylights from the structures as well as demolishing several ancillary buildings adjacent to the main studios. The strip-out and deconstruction will take place with some stage sets and archive libraries still present within the structures.

A full recycling programme will be implemented for all materials removed from the site to ensure the minimum environmental impact. The end result will leave the seven cavernous studios stripped bare, with the adjacent area clear of unwanted buildings and lean-tos , in readiness for the new phase in the history of Leavesden studios.

Commenting on the prestigious contract, Managing Director Matt Phillips said, “Downwell Demolition is very proud to announce its involvement with the redevelopment of Leavesden Studios. We are confident our skill and expertise will ensure an expeditious strip out of the studios and controlled demolition of the adjacent buildings, whilst remaining compliant with the principal contractor's health and safety and environmental requirements. We fully expect to deliver the structures ready for their refurbishment and rebuild on schedule and on budget”.

London Zoo: Regents Park

JANUARY 2011: Project Secured, Parrot House, London Zoo, Regents Park.

Demolition of London Zoo's Parrot House.

The Refreshment Rooms at London Zoo were designed by architect Anthony Salvin and built in three phases between 1868 and 1878. In 1929 the building was converted into the Parrot House for the display of parrots and diving birds. The structure's demolition will enable the development of a new penguin pool and accommodation building.

Read case study for London Zoo here