Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Demolition and Earthworks Contractors in Peterborough
Apex Demolition is a Peterborough-based NFDC accredited demolition contractor with over 80 years of collective industry experience. We specialise in demolition, bulk earthworks, land remediation, and asbestos removal services, operating nationwide across the UK. Our comprehensive capabilities include site clearance, waste management, and recycling solutions, supported by an extensive fleet of machinery and vehicles. We collaborate closely with main contractors, housebuilders, local councils, and private developers to deliver tailored project solutions. Our team provides value engineering, project sequencing, and 3D methodology during early project phases to optimise efficiency.We assist clients in discharging planning conditions through CDM Plans, traffic management strategies, and environmental mitigation measures. Our operational expertise extends to complex projects requiring temporary works design and implementation. We own recycling centres, transfer stations, and landfill sites to ensure cost-effective material processing. Our Managing Director, Mark Nicholls, holds over 30 years of industry experience and is a full member of the Institute of Demolition Engineers. We maintain strong partnerships with specialist consultants to enhance health and safety compliance across all operations.
Services
Demolition
Bulk Earthworks
Land Remediation
Asbestos Removal
Facade Retention
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years of collective experience in demolition and earthworks
- Our NFDC accreditation demonstrates industry compliance and expertise
- We provide nationwide services with our own fleet and recycling infrastructure
- Our team includes Institute of Demolition Engineers members
- We offer comprehensive project planning with 3D methodology and value engineering
Associations and certifications
- National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)
- Institute of Demolition Engineers
What people say
Go to contractor
Innovate approach
Excellent safety ethos
Services
Demolition
We provide comprehensive demolition services for residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Our expertise includes high-reach demolition, top-down techniques, and complex facade retention systems. With an extensive fleet of machinery ranging from 8t to 70t excavators, we ensure safe and efficient project execution while prioritising environmental considerations through material recycling.
Bulk Earthworks
Our bulk earthworks division specialises in large-scale excavation, soil stabilisation, and site preparation. We utilise advanced plant equipment for basement excavations, piling mat installations, and cut-and-fill operations. Our value engineering approach optimises material reuse, with recent projects achieving 500,000 in client cost savings through innovative earthworks strategies.
Land Remediation
We remediate contaminated sites including asbestos-affected soils and hazardous waste areas. Our in-house chemists analyse site investigations to determine optimal treatment methods. We provide comprehensive reporting to satisfy planning conditions and maintain our own treatment facilities for efficient waste processing and environmental compliance.
Asbestos Removal
Our asbestos removal service follows strict safety protocols for both licensed and non-licensed asbestos-containing materials. We provide full encapsulation solutions and temporary works design for safe removal. Our processes include comprehensive air monitoring and waste disposal through approved facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
Facade Retention
We design and implement temporary facade retention systems for complex demolition projects. Our engineering team creates bespoke solutions using sheet piling and structural supports to preserve adjacent buildings during adjacent construction works. This service ensures safety while maintaining structural integrity of retained elements.
People
Mark Nicholls
Managing Director
Founder of Apex Group since 2000, Mark oversees operations with 30+ years' experience in demolition, earthworks, and haulage. He led Olympic development projects and holds full membership of the Institute of Demolition Engineers.
Tony Arlow
Operations Director
With 16 years at Apex and 30 years' industry experience, Tony manages contracting and haulage operations. He oversees landfill sites, recycling centres, and fleet management, bringing extensive plant and earthworks expertise from his JCB background.
Tony Parslow
Group Health Safety & Compliance Manager
IOSH-certified professional with 16 years at Apex and prior 30 years' industry experience. He ensures compliance across all operations, focusing on health and safety protocols for demolition and earthworks projects.
Questions
What types of demolition projects do you handle?
We handle all demolition sectors including high-reach, top-down, internal strip-outs, and complex facade retention systems for residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
Are you accredited for asbestos removal?
Yes, we follow strict safety protocols for asbestos removal with appropriate containment and disposal procedures through approved facilities.
Do you operate nationwide?
Based in Peterborough, we operate nationwide across the UK with established projects in London and surrounding areas.
How do you ensure environmental compliance?
We recycle 90%+ of demolition waste through our own facilities and implement dust/noise/vibration mitigation measures on all projects.
Can you assist with planning conditions?
Yes, we help discharge planning conditions through CDM Plans, traffic management strategies, and environmental mitigation measures during early project phases.
What earthworks capabilities do you have?
We offer bulk excavation, piling mat installations, soil stabilisation, and 3D modelling for optimal earthworks sequencing and cost savings.
