Project Overview
Feltham Demolition Services successfully completed the demolition of 14 residential cottages at Lister Cottages, Dagger Lane, Watford. This significant multi-unit demolition project required careful coordination and planning to safely remove all structures while maximising material recovery through on-site processing.
Location & Context
Located on Dagger Lane in Watford, Lister Cottages comprised 14 individual residential units requiring complete demolition to make way for future redevelopment. The scale of this project, involving multiple structures on a single site, demanded meticulous planning and efficient execution to minimise disruption to the surrounding residential area.
Scope of Works
This house demolition project encompassed a comprehensive demolition and waste management package:
Multi-Unit Demolition
Our experienced team systematically demolished all 14 cottages, employing controlled demolition techniques to ensure the safety of our operatives and the surrounding properties. Each structure was carefully assessed and demolished in a methodical sequence to optimise efficiency and site management.
Internal Strip-Out
Prior to structural demolition, we conducted thorough internal strip-outs across all 14 properties. This process involved the careful removal of fixtures, fittings, services, and non-structural elements, allowing for maximum material segregation and recovery.
Complete Site Clearance
Following demolition, the site was cleared of all debris and materials, leaving a clean and level surface ready for the next phase of development. Our team ensured that all traces of the former structures were removed to specification.
On-Site Recycling & Sustainability
A standout feature of this project was our commitment to environmental sustainability through comprehensive on-site material processing. We deployed specialist crushing equipment directly to the Lister Cottages site, enabling us to:
- Crush all concrete and masonry materials on-site – reducing vehicle movements and carbon emissions associated with material transportation
- Recycle 100% of demolition materials – with all crushed aggregate processed for reuse in future construction projects
- Eliminate landfill waste – diverting thousands of tonnes of material from landfill disposal
- Reduce environmental impact – significantly lowering the carbon footprint of the demolition process
The on-site crushing operation transformed demolition waste into valuable recycled aggregate, demonstrating the circular economy principles at the heart of modern demolition practice.
Environmental Benefits
By processing materials on-site, we achieved:
- Reduced HGV movements – eliminating hundreds of vehicle journeys to off-site recycling facilities
- Lower carbon emissions – minimising the environmental impact of material transportation
- Cost efficiency – reducing haulage costs and disposal fees
- Resource conservation – creating reusable materials for future construction projects
- Noise reduction – limiting the disruption associated with continuous vehicle movements
Project Delivery
The Lister Cottages demolition project was delivered:
- Safely – maintaining exemplary health and safety standards throughout, with zero incidents
- Efficiently – completed on programme despite the complexity of demolishing 14 separate structures
- Sustainably – achieving complete material recycling through innovative on-site processing
- Professionally – with minimal disruption to neighbouring residents and local traffic
Technical Considerations
The project required careful management of several technical challenges:
- Coordinating the demolition sequence across 14 individual structures
- Managing site logistics to accommodate crushing equipment alongside demolition operations
- Ensuring proper segregation of materials for optimal recycling outcomes
- Controlling dust and noise levels in a residential area
- Maintaining site security throughout the extended project duration
The Result
The Lister Cottages site now stands fully cleared and ready for redevelopment, with all 14 cottages successfully demolished and materials responsibly recycled. This project showcases Feltham Demolition Services’ capability to deliver large-scale residential demolition projects while maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility.
Our on-site crushing and recycling approach not only benefited the environment but also demonstrated our commitment to sustainable demolition practices and innovative solutions for complex projects.
For more information about our demolition services and on-site recycling capabilities, contact Feltham Demolition Services.
