Demolition and Site Clearance Scotland

The success of a development will often be subject to the preparation that is done in advance, and that often requires a clean slate before a development is carried out.

What is Demolition?
Demolition is the process of tearing down structures or buildings, either manually using tools such as hammers and crowbars, or with heavy machinery such as excavators and bulldozers. Demolition is often necessary when a building is no longer usable, or when the land it occupies is being redeveloped. It can also be used to demolish unsafe or dangerous buildings.

What is Site Clearance?
Site Clearance is a thorough clean-out, to enable land or building works to begin on a safe and ready surface. It entails the removal of waste to make sure an area is free of hazards and preparing the land for its new intended purpose.

The process entails the use of heavy machinery, a knowledgeable team that knows how to operate the equipment and has the legal authority to get rid of waste, and appropriate disposal equipment. The goal of site clearance is to remove any existing structures, rubbish, or debris from the site, including the removal of the surface layer of topsoil, which is imperative to ensure it can be developed on. This removes any chemicals within the topsoil that influence plant growth over time, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Our comprehensive site clearance service makes McMillan Plant the perfect solution for any complex, large or difficult site that needs clearing. All of our services are backed by the highest standards of service and safety.

Demolition

Building demolition with plant machinery is a complex process that must be undertaken professionally and with the tightest of health and safety to protect the workforce and land. The process of demolition involves the use of heavy plant machinery and equipment such as excavators, bulldozers and cranes to dismantle buildings and in turn, clear the site.

Planning is critical in any demolition project, with every building carefully evaluated and all risks addressed to ensure the safe razing of all structures. All hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead should be carefully removed and legally disposed of prior to any demolition taking place, ensuring the safety of the workforce and preventing any environmental contamination.

Utilising plant and machinery for demolition projects brings speed and efficiency, quickly bringing structures down in a controlled manner, and dramatically reducing time and cost.

Site Clearance

Site clearance is a fundamental and crucial part of the construction process, acting as the very first stage in a project development. It involves the thorough removal of any existing structures, debris and vegetation from a site area, ensuring the site is hazard-free, safe to work on and ready for construction to begin.

Ensuring a clear construction site is imperative to a successful construction project and is essential for the safety of the workforce and the general public. Uneven terrain, debris and hidden obstacles are cleared completely from the site preventing accidents and injuries from occurring.

A cleared site provides the perfect beginning to a construction project, ready for builders and engineers to begin the building phase. Precise measurements can easily be taken without the interruption of obstacles, thus ensuring the accurate positioning of the pending building. Clearing the site properly provides access to the key utilities such as electricity, gas, water and sewage, ensuring that they are accessible and unobstructed.

Site clearances must always be carried out under strict environmental compliance and in accordance with all the relevant regulations. The correct disposal of all waste materials must be considered from the outset to avoid any environmental damage and to protect the surrounding areas.

Ultimately, correct site clearance provides time and cost savings for the project, preventing delays and unexpected costs from arising from unexpected delays and discoveries that may be found in an unprepared site.