Precision Demolition Company

What Precision Demolition Company does

Precision Demolition Company Ltd. is a privately held, UK-based specialist subcontractor providing explosive demolition contracting services for complex industrial and high-rise structures. Operating from Eckington, Sheffield with a small team of 11-50 employees, the company was formally founded in 2015 (with technical origins traceable to 2008) and is led by founder Robyn Rushforth, an explosives and demolition engineer with 30+ years of experience, with exclusive technical services provided by John Faulkner, a Chartered Civil Engineer and qualified Explosives Engineer. The firm positions itself as fully independent of mainstream demolition contractors, enabling it to serve as a neutral specialist to main contractors without introducing competitive conflicts.

The company's core technology is electronic detonator-based explosive demolition, including a claimed world-first application of electronic detonator systems to high-rise building demolition in 2008 and proprietary bespoke drilling rigs (e.g., a 500kg tracked carrier for vertical drilling up to 50mm diameter and 6m deep) plus Brokk 40 demolition robot deployment. Services span the full demolition workflow: consultancy, engineering design (risk assessments, CAD drawings, structural calculations, method statements), pre-weakening and breakout, blast containment (reclaimed steel plate, geotextile, chainlink), licensed handling and placement of explosives, and execution. Equipment hire and a UK regulatory partnership for the Ontaris Explosives Stock Book (compliance with the 2014 Explosives Regulations, established 2019) provide supplementary recurring revenue.

Revenue is generated primarily through bespoke, project-based contracts with main demolition contractors and industrial asset owners, supplemented by usage-based equipment hire and a small licensing/services stream from the Ontaris partnership. Customers span oil and gas (Tees Refinery, Marseille Oil Refinery), steel production (Redcar Steelworks, multiple 2022-2023 projects), offshore energy (Northern Producer), power generation (Boilers Killingholme), broadcasting/telecommunications (Tullamore and Summerhill transmitter masts), and financial services (NSI Premium Bond / Ernie building). International projects have been delivered in France, Denmark, the Philippines, Canada, Australia, and Singapore. No external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership is indicated.

Name

Precision Demolition Company

Legal name

Precision Demolition Company Ltd.

Website

https://precisiondemolitioncompany.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Precision Demolition Company Ltd. is a UK-based, owner-managed specialist subcontractor providing explosive demolition contracting, engineering design, blast containment, and equipment hire for complex industrial and high-rise structures, serving main demolition contractors and industrial asset owners across the UK, Europe, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Explosive Demolition Services

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (32592), Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEALAB

Construction & Demolition Explosives

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Explosives & Propellants

SECONDARYIMAFAKAK

Demolition (Structural, Selective/Interior)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Earthworks, Site Preparation & Demolition

SECONDARYTLAHAIAI

Underwater Cutting, Demolition & Obstruction Removal

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Marine Salvage, Wreck Removal & Emergency Response

SECONDARYIMABAHAM

Demilitarization, Disposal & Ordnance Remediation (EOD Support)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Missiles, Munitions & Ordnance Manufacturing

Keywords

• Explosive demolition services
• Controlled demolition contracting
• Industrial demolition services
• Blast containment services
• Demolition engineering consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Explosive Demolition Contracting: Primary revenue stream from providing specialist explosive demolition contracting services to main demolition contractors and industrial clients. Project-based engagements involving design, pre-weakening, blast containment, and detonation.
2. Equipment Hire: Hire of Brokk demolition robot with percussion breaker, bucket, or pneumatic rotary percussive drilling unit, along with conventional impact breaker. Includes bespoke drilling equipment.
3. Consultancy Services: Technical consultancy services including temporary stability assessments, CAT 3 checking of third party designs, weight calculations for crane operations, sequence of work programming, pre-weakening specifications, tender submission preparation, propping systems, and protection planning.
4. Ontaris Explosives Stock Book: UK partnership for Ontaris explosives stock control system, providing systems supply, technical support, and user training for compliance with 2014 Explosives Regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Precision Demolition Company Ltd. is a specialist explosive demolition contracting firm providing controlled explosive demolition of industrial structures including oil refineries, power stations, steel works, offshore platforms, chimneys, transmission masts, bridges, cranes, and high-rise buildings. The offering is delivered as project-based contracts spanning consultancy, structural design, pre-weakening breakout, blast containment, and licensed handling and placement of explosives. Supporting revenue lines include equipment hire (Brokk 40 demolition robot and bespoke drilling rigs) and the UK partnership for the Ontaris Explosives Stock Book regulatory compliance system.

Product overview

Precision Demolition Company Ltd. is an explosive demolition contracting company offering a comprehensive suite of specialized demolition services. The core offering is explosive demolition contracting for industrial structures, supported by in-house consultancy and design services. Key service modules include Pre-Weakening Breakout for structural preparation, Blast Containment for fragment control, and Handling & Placement for explosives logistics. The company also offers Equipment Hire featuring rotary percussive drilling equipment and Brokk demolition robots. Through a UK partnership with Ontaris GmbH, they resell and support the Ontaris Explosives Stock Book system for regulatory compliance. Services are delivered internationally with licensed explosives engineering personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Explosive Demolition Contracting Specialist explosive demolition of industrial structures including bridges, chemical plants, cranes, high-rise buildings, industrial chimneys, mining/gas works, offshore structures, oil refineries, power stations, and transmission masts, delivered as project-based contracting for main demolition contractors and industrial clients.
• Consultancy Services Expert demolition engineering consultancy covering temporary stability assessments, CAT 3 checking of third party designs, weight calculations for crane operations, sequence of work programming, pre-weakening specifications, tender submission preparation, propping systems, and protection planning, targeted at engineering consultancies and industrial clients.
• Design Services Engineering design for demolition works including risk assessment, scheme drafting, structural calculations, CAD drawings, method statements, and risk assessments for explosive demolition projects, delivered via the in-house chartered engineer design facility.
• Pre-Weakening Breakout Specialist preparation of structures for explosive demolition, including structural calculations, site marking, supervision of breakout work, and optional equipment provision for breaking out concrete and steel structures prior to detonation.
• Blast Containment Fragment control services using blast containment materials including reclaimed steel plate, geotextile fabric, and chainlink to prevent damage to retained infrastructure and public areas in proximity to detonation.
• Handling and Placement Licensed explosives engineers and structural engineers available worldwide for the handling and placement of explosives, with access to licensed explosives stores throughout the UK.
• International Projects Worldwide explosives project services including hands-on practical undertaking of explosives projects and management assistance for clients coordinating local contractors, covering France, Denmark, Philippines, Canada, Australia, and Singapore.
• Equipment Hire and Drilling Services Rotary percussive drilling equipment hire ranging from small CP9 machines (10mm diameter) to heavy sinker drills (50mm diameter, 3m deep), bespoke drilling rigs on 500kg tracked carriers, and Brokk 40 robot with percussion breaker, bucket, or drilling attachment.
• Ontaris Explosives Stock Control System UK partnership for the Ontaris GmbH explosives stock book system providing compliance with the Explosives Regulations 2014 track and trace requirements, including technical support, setup assistance, and user training on the 9-inch IP65 tablet-based stock control system with Bluetooth scanner.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ontaris GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Precision Demolition Company Ltd. is the UK partner for Ontaris explosives stock control system. They offer potential purchasers and existing users technical help and advice, assistance in setting up the system for specific applications, and user training. The Ontaris Explosives Stock Book, developed by Ontaris GmbH, consists of a robust 9-inch tablet computer and Bluetooth scanner for compliance with the track and trace requirements of the 2014 Explosives Regulations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Controlled Demolition Inc: US-based specialist explosive demolition contractor with a long track record in high-rise and industrial structure felling. Highly comparable as the leading international peer in precision explosive demolition, with similar use of electronic detonator technology.
• Safedem: UK-based specialist demolition contractor with deep expertise in explosive demolition of high-rise and complex urban structures. The closest UK-headquartered direct competitor and channel partner of Precision Demolition Company.
• Despe S.p.A. Italy-based specialist demolition contractor known for controlled explosive demolition of bridges, viaducts, and industrial structures across Europe. Directly comparable technical service offering to Precision Demolition Company.

Broad incumbents

• McGee Group: Large UK demolition and enabling works contractor serving infrastructure and built environment projects. Comparable as a mainstream demolition customer that Precision Demolition serves with specialist explosive subcontracting.
• Erith Contractors: One of the largest UK demolition contractors with a broad service portfolio across industrial, commercial, and high-rise demolition. A potential customer/channel partner as Precision Demolition subcontracts to mainstream demolition firms.
• Brown and Mason: UK-based demolition contractor with strong industrial and power-station demolition heritage, including explosive work. Comparable as a UK mainstream demolition contractor operating in Precision Demolition's core industrial vertical.
• D.H. Griffin Wrecking: Major US demolition contractor with industrial, commercial, and nuclear demolition capabilities. Comparable as a large incumbent in the same broad market that Precision Demolition addresses at the specialist end.

Emerging players

• Jet Demolition (Jet Services): South African specialist demolition contractor with growing international presence in explosive and mechanical demolition. Comparable niche positioning and project-based contracting model to Precision Demolition Company.

Regional players

• Coleman Group: Australia-based demolition and infrastructure services group with industrial demolition capability. Comparable as a regional demolition contractor in a country Precision Demolition has executed international projects.

Others

• Briggs Amasco: UK industrial services and demolition contractor. Adjacent industry participant with overlapping industrial demolition customer base (refineries, power stations) and potential project cross-sell with Precision Demolition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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