Business Details
44 Years
experience
Demolition & Earthworks Experts in Crawley
Matthews Group has been a trusted name in demolition and earthworks for over four decades, serving London and the South East. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our fleet of over 30 excavators and adherence to stringent health and safety standards. We specialise in demolition, earthworks, asbestos removal, and soil remediation, ensuring compliance with CL:AIRE waste management protocols. Our experienced team combines technical expertise with a focus on sustainability, delivering projects from conception to completion.Recognised by industry bodies like the Institute of Demolition Engineers, we maintain ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, exemplary safety record, and ability to meet project deadlines efficiently. With in-house waste disposal facilities and a large fleet of haulage vehicles, we offer end-to-end solutions tailored to complex redevelopment needs.
Services
Demolition
Earthworks
Asbestos Removal
Muck Away
Plant Hire
Soil Remediation
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years' experience in demolition and earthworks
- ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified management systems
- Fleet of 30+ excavators and 100+ haulage vehicles
- CL:AIRE Definition of Waste Code of Practice compliance
- In-house inert soil disposal facilities
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
What people say
Excellent quality of service
Positive and professional attitude
Exemplary health and safety record
Services
Demolition
We provide comprehensive demolition services for commercial and industrial buildings, using modern plant equipment and strict safety protocols. Our team holds Institute of Demolition Engineers accreditation and manages projects from initial surveys to final site clearance. With over 40 years' experience, we handle complex demolitions including high-risk structures while maintaining ISO 9001 compliance.
Earthworks
Our earthworks division undertakes large-scale site preparation projects, including excavation, grading, and infrastructure development. We operate a fleet of dozers, dump trucks, and crushers to deliver complete enabling packages. Projects range from small commercial sites to major housing developments, all executed with environmental sustainability in mind.
Asbestos Removal
We offer full asbestos management services, including surveying, encapsulation, and licensed removal of all asbestos types. Our trained personnel follow strict HSE guidelines to ensure safe disposal and site decontamination. The service includes detailed reporting and air quality testing to meet regulatory requirements.
Muck Away
Our licensed waste disposal service handles all construction and demolition waste streams, including soil, concrete, and mixed debris. We operate tipper trucks and grab lorries for efficient muck away, with in-house inert waste facilities reducing disposal costs. The service includes waste segregation advice to maximise recycling rates.
Soil Remediation
We provide complete soil remediation solutions for contaminated land, including testing, treatment, and validation. Our CL:AIRE-compliant processes involve soil washing, stabilisation, and off-site treatment. Services cover validation before and after remediation to ensure regulatory compliance for residential and commercial developments.
Questions
What areas do you cover for demolition services?
We operate across London and the South East, including Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire.
Are you licensed for asbestos removal?
Yes, we hold all necessary HSE licenses for asbestos removal and disposal.
Can you handle large-scale earthworks projects?
We have the equipment and expertise to manage earthworks from 1 acre to 100+ acre sites.
Do you offer plant hire with operators?
Yes, we provide operated plant hire including excavators, dozers, and crushing equipment.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environment), and 45001 (health & safety) certifications.
How do you handle contaminated soil?
We conduct full soil analysis then apply appropriate remediation techniques including bioremediation and chemical stabilisation.
Reviews (3)
Robert Williamson
Jan 15, 2019
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I find the drivers to be highly considerate, they have carried out numerous schemes for me and I would not recommend them highly enough.
Sophie Bailey
Dec 26, 2018
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Having had this company recently undertake a small earthworks project for us, Id like to say what a pleasure they were to deal with from the very first meeting until project completion. The management, the office team and all of the tipper drivers that brought material to site were polite and professional. The earth bunds created have made such a difference and once the grass has fully grown in the Spring they will look very natural and blend in with the landscape. Great team effort, thank you to all involved. Highly recommend this company.
Mark Jones
Dec 23, 2018
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Hello my name is Mark Jones I'm a 48years old I was given the opportunity to work for this company as a tipper driver which may I say was very kind of simon the manager as I had been out of the saddle for so long now I'm not going to say how bad they are the other lads make you feel at home and are really friendly but if you are on any prescription drugs which can show up as a illagel drug in a urine test not blood they will not listen to you when you pay for a 250 pound nhs blood and urine test when the letter is on the table they say no we want a lab result which I can not get due to data protection
