Asbestos removal France Demolition

What Asbestos removal France Demolition does

Asbestos removal France Demolition (DFD) is a French private limited company (SARL) founded in 2012, headquartered in Gémenos near Marseille, and operating as a subsidiary of Groupe MP. The company specializes in certified hazardous material remediation, with SS3/SS4 certified asbestos removal, SS4 lead decontamination, selective and total demolition, and circular economy services (curage, material sorting, and reuse). DFD works across urban, industrial, and sensitive environments, deploying proprietary work methods including thermo-shrink film containment systems, scaffolding structures with protective film, suction stations, and its own equipment fleet for rapid mobilization. The company holds AFNOR certifications (categories a–f) and MASE safety management certification, and integrates with sister company RESOLVE for soil and groundwater remediation.

DFD serves four primary customer segments: public sector and government clients (municipalities, metropolitan authorities, departmental councils, public housing offices), real estate developers and property companies (Cogedim, Groupe Lamotte, Immobilière 3F, CDC Habitat, 13 Habitat, Habitat 17, Emmaüs Habitat, Pierre et Vacances), industrial operators (Placoplatre/Saint-Gobain, petrochemical and chemical sector), and tourism/hospitality clients (ski resort renovations). Notable customer engagements include 80-unit social housing asbestos removal in Fresnes, 250-tonne asbestos removal at Courchevel Les Écrins, lead and asbestos removal at AgroParisTech Paris campus (170 tonnes lead, 50 tonnes asbestos), and asbestos removal at the Placo® factory in Vaujours.

DFD operates a project-based revenue model, with contracts won through competitive tender (appels d'offres) or direct negotiation with public and private clients. The company acts either as mandataire (lead contractor) or as a specialist subcontractor to general demolition firms (DEMOSTEN, Premys, LBS Démolition, Charier). As of 2025, DFD employs approximately 350 qualified collaborators across 7 regional agencies (Gémenos, Marseille, Paris/IDF, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Strasbourg, Nantes), with active capacity expansion in Bondoufle (IDF) and Lyon. The company has completed over 3,500 projects since founding. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no external institutional investors or PE backing, operating under private ownership through Groupe MP leadership (George Capitan, Président du Groupe MP).

Name

Asbestos removal France Demolition

Legal name

DESAMIANTAGE FRANCE DEMOLITION

Website

https://desamiantagefrancedemolition.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DFD is a French SS3/SS4-certified hazardous material remediation and demolition specialist, serving public sector, real estate developers, industrial operators, and tourism clients across France via 7 regional agencies and 350 employees, with 3,500+ projects completed since 2012.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Material Remediation and Demolition Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Remediation Services (562910), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Decontamination & Demolition (Decommissioning, Industrial Facility Cleanup) (EUAIALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deconstruction & Salvage (Building Material Reuse) (EUAIAHAJ), C&D Sorting & Materials Recovery (C&D MRFs) (BPALAJAC)

Keywords

• Asbestos removal services
• Lead abatement services
• Building deconstruction
• Hazardous material remediation
• Demolition contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Gémenos

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Asbestos and Lead Removal Services: DFD generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts for certified asbestos removal (désamiantage SS3) and lead decontamination (déplombage SS4). Projects are priced per contract, typically awarded through competitive tender or direct negotiation with public and private clients. Services include diagnostic support, material removal, waste management, and regulatory documentation.
2. Demolition and Deconstruction Services: Revenue is earned through selective or total demolition contracts, either as mandataire (lead contractor) or as a specialist subcontractor. The company handles urban, industrial, and sensitive environment demolitions with full waste sorting and material recovery for circular economy purposes.
3. Waste Management and Material Valorization: DFD sorts, collects, and channels contaminated and non-contaminated construction waste to certified processing facilities. This service is integrated into project delivery, with waste traceability reporting (BSD - bordereaux de suivi des déchets) provided to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DFD provides certified asbestos removal (désamiantage SS3/SS4), lead abatement (déplombage SS4), building deconstruction, curage and material reuse, and contaminated soil/water remediation (through subsidiary RESOLVE) for public authorities, social housing operators, real estate developers, and industrial clients across France. The company delivers these services as project-based contracts with end-to-end scope from diagnostic studies through regulatory documentation (plans de retrait, BSD waste traceability) and certified waste disposal.

Product overview

DFD (Désamiantage France Démolition) operates as a unified service portfolio focused on hazardous material remediation and building deconstruction. The core offerings consist of five interconnected services: Désamiantage (SS3/SS4 certified asbestos removal), Déplombage (SS4 certified lead abatement), Déconstruction (selective/total demolition), Curage & Réemploi (stripping and material reuse), and Dépollution (soil/water remediation through subsidiary RESOLVE). These services are delivered through a national network of regional agencies, with shared QHSE processes, technical resources, and administrative support. The company also provides waste management and regulatory compliance documentation as part of its integrated service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Désamiantage (Asbestos Removal)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 tonnes of asbestos materials removed before demolition of 4 buildings (80 social housing units) in Fresnes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RESOLVE (Groupe MP subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESOLVE is a sister company within Groupe MP, specializing in soil and groundwater remediation consulting and works. DFD collaborates with RESOLVE on projects requiring both hazardous material removal from buildings and land/soil remediation, providing clients with an integrated decontamination solution under the same corporate group.
• CogedimcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCogedim, a major French real estate developer, partnered with DFD as mandataire for the demolition of the Pépinières quarter in Rouen (Blossom Park eco-district project). DFD handles asbestos removal and deconstruction while Cogedim leads the real estate development. The partnership also involves VIRGIL as project manager.
• Métropole Rouen Normandie / Ville de RouencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDFD was selected by the Rouen Metropolis and City to handle asbestos removal and demolition of the Tours Verre & Acier in the Saint-Clément quarter, a major urban redevelopment project. The event launching demolition was attended by Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, signaling strong public-private collaboration.
• Immobilière 3FcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerImmobilière 3F, a major French social housing operator, commissioned DFD for asbestos removal and deconstruction of 80 social housing units in Fresnes. DFD worked alongside Cabinet SILVERT (MOE) and WANTY (partner contractor) on this project.
• MADE IN PASTmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMADE IN PAST specializes in selective curage and circular economy services. DFD partners with MADE IN PAST on projects requiring detailed material sorting and reuse planning, such as the Grenoble Metropolis headquarters extension where over 68 tonnes of materials were earmarked for reuse.
• Pierre et Vacances FrancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPierre et Vacances, operator of the Capella residence in Avoriaz, engaged DFD for asbestos removal and selective deconstruction of 143 apartments. The project achieved high material recovery rates: 210 tonnes of wood recycled, 70 tonnes of plaster recycled, and 13 tonnes of equipment reused. DFD was also partnered with MADE IN PAST and VALOBAT.
• Groupe LamottemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroupe Lamotte, a real estate developer, contracted DFD Sud for asbestos removal of 3 residential buildings in Rennes as part of the 'La Ruche' development project (25,000 m² of future office space). DFD worked alongside TCE INGENIERIE (MOE) and Entreprise CHARIER.
• Habitat 17 Office Public Charente MaritimemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHabitat 17, the public social housing office for Charente-Maritime, partnered with DFD for asbestos removal of Building 409 in the Villeneuve-les-Salines quarter of La Rochelle, a major urban renewal initiative. DFD worked alongside AD INGE (MOE), Socotec La Rochelle (coordinator), and Charier (demolition).
• Grand Paris AménagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand Paris Aménagement, a major urban development agency for the Greater Paris region, commissioned DFD for asbestos removal work in the ZAC du Bas at Clichy-sous-Bois. DFD worked with Antea Group (MOE) and Premys Agence Brunel (mandataire) on this emblematic urban renewal project.
• DEMOSTEN (EPC Démolition)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDEMOSTEN (EPC Démolition) serves as mandataire on demolition contracts and subcontracts DFD for asbestos removal. DFD worked as asbestos specialist for DEMOSTEN on the Le Blanc-Mesnil project (64 housing units) for Emmaüs Habitat, and on the Rouen Blossom Park project for Cogedim.
• PremysmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremys, a demolition company, acts as mandataire on major projects and subcontracts DFD for hazardous material removal. DFD worked for Premys on the Markstein project (250 tonnes of waste, 3-month duration) and the Clichy-sous-Bois urban renewal project.
• LBS DémolitionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLBS Démolition, acting as mandataire on the Collège Jean Rostand demolition project in Pas-de-Calais, partnered with DFD Nord for asbestos removal and decontamination work, alongside JLL Ingénierie (MOE) for the Département du Pas-de-Calais.
• CharriermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharrier, a demolition company, partnered with DFD on multiple projects including the Villeneuve-les-Salines urban renewal in La Rochelle (where DFD handled asbestos removal and Charrier handled subsequent demolition) and the Rochefort former hospital project.
• Colas SNPRmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerColas SNPR acted as mandataire and DFD as co-contractor for lead decontamination and asbestos removal at AgroParisTech in Paris. This partnership brought together Colas' general contracting capabilities and DFD's specialized hazardous material expertise.
• Placoplatre (Saint-Gobain group)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlacoplatre, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain and operator of France's largest plaster production facility, engaged DFD IDF for asbestos removal from the roofing and cladding of its Vaujours factory. The project was conducted within a HQE (Haute Qualité Environnementale) framework, with nearly 27 tonnes of asbestos cement cladding panels removed.
• PETROCHYMIA (trade show)minorOthersPETROCHYMIA is the leading French trade show for petrochemical, chemical, refining, oil & gas, and offshore industries. DFD and its sister company RESOLVE participated in the 2022 edition to engage with industry professionals and hosted a roundtable on circular economy and hazardous waste management. Held 23-24 November 2022 in Martigues, France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Brézillon (Colas Group): Major French demolition and decontamination firm owned by Colas (Bouygues group), with strong SS3-certified asbestos operations. Comparable to DFD on hazardous material removal but with broader general demolition capabilities and corporate backing from a major construction group.
• SARP Industries (Veolia): Veolia's hazardous waste management subsidiary providing industrial cleaning, decontamination, and asbestos/lead removal services across France. Comparable to DFD on hazardous material handling but operates within a much larger environmental services group with broader service portfolio.
• Eiffage Démolition: Démolition business unit of Eiffage, one of France's largest construction groups. Provides asbestos removal, demolition, and site remediation as part of a broader portfolio — competes with DFD on large mandates but operates at substantially larger scale and with broader capabilities.
• Séché Environnement: Major French hazardous and industrial waste management group offering site remediation, decontamination, and waste treatment. Overlaps with DFD on the remediation and waste management portions of its service offering but operates treatment/disposal facilities that DFD does not.

Emerging players

• Curatech: French asbestos removal and decontamination specialist with SS3/SS4 certifications. Comparable niche competitor to DFD with overlapping service offerings, typically competing on regional tenders and on selective demolition projects with circular economy requirements.
• Recylex: French specialist in lead recycling and hazardous waste recovery, with historic expertise in lead abatement and circular-economy material flows. Partial overlap with DFD's lead decontamination (déplombage SS4) services, particularly where recovered materials can be channeled into recycling streams.
• GAÏA Démolition: French demolition specialist with a strong focus on circular economy, urban deconstruction, and material reuse — closely aligned with DFD's curage/reemploi positioning. Emerging player with comparable service profile but smaller geographic footprint than DFD.

Direct peers

• DI Environnement: One of France's leading asbestos removal, lead decontamination, and demolition specialists with nationwide coverage and SS3/SS4 certifications. Directly comparable to DFD across services, certifications, customer base (public sector, real estate developers, industrial), and geographic reach.
• SERPOL: France-based demolition and decontamination specialist with strong regional presence and SS3/SS4 certifications. Competes head-to-head with DFD in asbestos removal, lead abatement, and industrial demolition for public and private clients.
• CARDEM (Colas Group): Asbestos removal and decontamination subsidiary of Colas (Bouygues group), one of France's largest demolition firms. Direct competitor to DFD in asbestos and lead abatement, particularly on large public infrastructure and ANRU projects, with the additional backing of a major construction group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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