We were employed to carry out the demolition works of the site at the disused Hockley Industrial Estate in Redhill to make way for a residential development.

The structures were a combination of single-storey buildings and warehouses, covering an area of approximately 1300m². Construction was a mix of brick and masonry buildings, with tiled roofs and steel portal frame buildings with asbestos clad roof sheets. Towards the back of the site was a two-storey brick-built building approx. 400m².

1748 Man Hours

3750 Tonnes

11 Weeks

• Principal Contractor / Subcontractor
• Demolition Notice (Section 80/81)
• Site Hoarding
• Notifiable Asbestos Removal
• Non-Notifiable Asbestos Removal
• Scaffolding
• Tree Protection
• Demolition Works
• Slab and Foundation Removal
• Onsite Crushing
• Waste Removal
• Vegetation Removal
• Site Clearance Works

The demolition project at Hockley Industrial Estate was undertaken as part of the redevelopment of a former industrial estate to provide a new residential development in the heart of Redhill, Surrey. The existing structures, approx. 1700m² combined, that once served as various industrial outlets, had reached the end of its lifecycle and was no longer deemed structurally sound or fit for purpose. The site was situated between a neighbourhood and Network Rail, the main line from Gatwick to London Victoria.

Safety was a top priority throughout the project. Comprehensive method statement and risk assessments were conducted, which had to be reviewed and approved by Network Rail to assist with a BAPA agreement. All workers received safety training tailored to the specific hazards of the site.

The demolition of Hockley Industrial Estate was completed successfully, on time, and within budget. Key outcomes include:

• Safe removal of all hazardous materials from the site.
• Successful recycling of 95% of demolition materials, contributing to the project’s sustainability goals, excluding the onsite crushed concrete that remained on site to be reused during the development
• Zero safety incidents or accidents reported.
• Working close with the CRE and Network Rail to partially demolish the building running along the boundary of Network Rail property.

The demolition project at Hockley Industrial Estate marks a critical milestone in Greenfield’s portfolio showing our capabilities working alongside Network Rail. Through meticulous planning, rigorous safety protocols, and collaboration with key stakeholders, the project was executed efficiently and with minimal disruption to the surrounding community.