What Bradley Group does

Bradley Group is a privately held UK demolition and asbestos removal contractor founded in 1990 by Paul Johnson and headquartered in Preston, Lancashire, with a regional office in Manchester. Operating as Bradley Demolition Ltd (with sub-brands Bradley Demolition and Bradley Asbestos), the firm employs more than 95 directly engaged personnel and provides a fully integrated service offering spanning demolition, licensed asbestos removal, decommissioning and dismantling, structural propping and temporary works, concrete crushing, decontamination, reclamation and asset recovery, waste management and segregation, structural alterations, soft strip demolition, enabling works, groundworks, arboricultural solutions, concrete cutting, hoarding and fencing, and remediation.

Its core technology base centres on heavy demolition plant, specialist concrete crushing and screening systems, advanced decontamination equipment for hazardous and contaminated waste, and bespoke in-house structural propping solutions designed with partnered structural engineers Thomas Consulting. The company is HSE-licensed for asbestos removal and holds ARCA and NFDC full memberships, Achilles Building Confidence accreditation, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, CHAS Premium Plus and Constructionline memberships, with sustainability commitments including the UN Race to Zero Campaign and a 95-98% waste recycling/reuse target on demolition sites.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through project-based, tender-led contracts with enterprise and public-sector clients across nine verticals: Commercial & Retail, Defence & Security, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Housing, Regeneration & Listed Buildings, Sports, and Transport. Named customers include Morgan Sindall, VINCI Building, St Helens Borough Council, Community Gateway Association, Springfield Nuclear Fuels, Prysmian Cables, Blackpool Airport, Lancaster University and Bangor University. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the firm offers free initial consultancy and secures work through direct enterprise sales, tender processes and a strong project case-study portfolio, with no resellers, distributors or recurring subscription revenue streams.

Name

Bradley Group

Legal name

Bradley Demolition Ltd

Website

https://bradley-group.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bradley Group is a privately held UK demolition and asbestos removal contractor, founded 1990, employing 95+ staff across Preston and Manchester, serving enterprise and public-sector clients across nine verticals via tender-led project contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Demolition & Asbestos Removal Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Demolition (Structural, Selective/Interior) (IMAFAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Demolition & Selective Tear-Out for Hazardous Materials (BPALALAF), Concrete, Asphalt & Masonry Recycling (Crushing & Aggregate Production) (EUAIAHAD), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling (IMAIAFAG), Decontamination & Demolition (Decommissioning, Industrial Facility Cleanup) (EUAIALAL)

Keywords

• Demolition services
• Asbestos removal
• Site remediation
• Decommissioning services
• Waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Demolition Services: Project-based revenue from structural demolition, soft strip demolition, mechanical demolition, and dismantling services for commercial, industrial, and public sector projects across the UK.
2. Asbestos Removal Services: Licensed commercial asbestos removal and management services including surveys, licensed removal, encapsulation, and disposal for industrial, commercial and public sector projects.
3. Project Management & Consultancy: Expert project management and consultancy services for demolition projects from feasibility and planning through to contractor management and project completion.
4. Decommissioning & Dismantling: Complete decommissioning and dismantling services for industrial facilities, power plants, multi-level retail structures and large-scale structures with asset recovery integration.
5. Reclamation & Asset Recovery: Maximising value through careful recovery, reuse and recycling of materials, plant and assets from demolition and redevelopment projects.
6. Waste Management & Segregation: Efficient waste management and segregation services that maximise recycling, reduce landfill with an ambitious goal of reusing or recycling 95-98% of waste generated on sites.
7. Concrete Crushing: On-site concrete crushing that reduces waste, lowers transport costs and creates reusable aggregate. Services tailored to needs whether off-site or on-site.
8. Structural Alterations: Expert structural modifications including forming openings, facilitating steelworks, new masonry, interior wall removal, load-bearing wall installation, mezzanine construction, and space reconfiguration.
9. Soft Strip Demolition: Internal strip out services preparing commercial and industrial buildings for refurbishment, redevelopment or demolition with material reclamation and recycling.
10. Structural Propping / Temporary Works: Engineered temporary works and structural propping solutions providing safe support during demolition, refurbishment and structural alterations with bespoke solutions.
11. Decontamination Services: Specialist decontamination services safely removing hazardous substances and preparing buildings and sites for demolition, refurbishment or redevelopment including contaminated soil and industrial chemical waste.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bradley Group is a UK demolition contractor and asbestos removal specialist delivering controlled structural demolition, licensed asbestos removal, decommissioning, decontamination, and concrete crushing for commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. Core operations are performed by directly employed personnel using modern specialist plant, with project execution from feasibility through to completion.

Product overview

Bradley Group is a demolition and asbestos removal contractor providing a portfolio of interrelated services. The core offerings are Demolition and Asbestos Removal (Bradley Asbestos), which serve as the primary service lines. These are supported by a comprehensive suite of add-on services including Project Management & Consultancy, Decommissioning & Dismantling, Reclamation & Asset Recovery, Waste Management & Segregation, Decontamination, Concrete Crushing, Structural Alterations, Soft Strip Demolition, Structural Propping/Temporary Works, Enabling Works, Groundworks, Arboricultural Solutions, Concrete Cutting, Hoarding & Fencing, and Remediation. The company operates across multiple sectors including Commercial & Retail, Defence & Security, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Housing, Regeneration & Listed Buildings, Sports, and Transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Demolition Safe, controlled demolition services for commercial, industrial and public sector projects, including enabling works, soft strip demolition, and full structural demolition.
• Asbestos Removal Licensed commercial asbestos removal and management services including surveys, licensed removal, encapsulation, and safe disposal for industrial, commercial and public sector projects.
• Demolition Project Management & Consultancy Expert project management and consultancy services for demolition projects from feasibility and planning through to contractor management and project completion.
• Decommissioning & Dismantling Safe and controlled decommissioning and dismantling services for industrial facilities, machinery and complex structures including power plants and multi-level retail structures.
• Reclamation & Asset Recovery Maximising value through careful recovery, reuse and recycling of materials, plant and assets from demolition and redevelopment projects.
• Waste Management & Segregation Efficient waste management and segregation services that maximise recycling, reduce landfill and ensure compliance from start to finish.
• Decontamination Specialist decontamination services that safely remove hazardous substances and prepare buildings and sites for demolition, refurbishment or redevelopment.
• Concrete Crushing On-site concrete crushing that reduces waste, lowers transport costs and creates reusable aggregate.
• Structural Alterations Expert structural modifications including forming openings, facilitating steelworks, and new masonry while maintaining structural integrity.
• Soft Strip Demolition Internal strip out services preparing commercial and industrial buildings for refurbishment, redevelopment or demolition, removing non-structural elements.
• Structural Propping / Temporary Works Engineered temporary works and structural propping solutions providing safe support during demolition, refurbishment and structural alterations.
• Enabling Works Comprehensive site preparation services creating safe, efficient foundation for construction and redevelopment projects.
• Groundworks Professional excavation, drainage and site preparation services to keep construction projects moving.
• Remediation Specialist land remediation services safely removing contamination and preparing sites for future development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-98% waste recycling/reuse rate target on demolition projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VINCI BuildingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on multiple major projects including St Helens Bus Terminal Demolition and Regeneration works as part of St Helens Council's transformation programme, and Barton Square at Trafford Centre. Bradley supports VINCI with demolition management plans and social value initiatives within local communities.
• Morgan SindallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed by Morgan Sindall following successful tender process to deliver enabling works and demolition for the Plus Ultra Manchester scheme, a landmark development set to become one of the UK's largest purpose-built science and innovation facilities.
• Thomas ConsultingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered structural engineers for designing comprehensive structural propping and temporary works solutions. Thomas Consulting collaborates with Bradley's in-house management team to create bespoke specialist propping solutions for clients.
• St Helens Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and strategic partner for St Helens 'once-in-a-generation' town centre transformation programme. Bradley was appointed to deliver asbestos removal and demolition works as the first stage of the regeneration.
• Community Gateway AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient partner for Ribble Heights residential block demolition project. Bradley was appointed as Principal Contractor for demolition of five residential blocks in Ribbleton, Preston for site redevelopment.
• Ways to WorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt Helens-based employment support programme delivered by St Helens Borough Council in partnership with local organisations. Bradley hosts career workshops introducing attendees to demolition and asbestos industries, providing insights into career paths and training requirements.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safedem: Scotland-based demolition and asbestos specialist operating across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education sectors. Comparable full-service demolition contractor with asbestos licensing credentials, regional UK player with similar service mix.
• McGee Group: UK specialist contractor providing demolition, asbestos removal, remediation, and groundworks. Comparable vertically integrated demolition and environmental services contractor serving developer, principal contractor, and public sector clients.
• Brown & Mason: UK demolition contractor providing full demolition, dismantling, asbestos removal, and recycling services across infrastructure, energy, and commercial projects. Comparable specialist contractor with similar industries and project types.
• Hughes & Salvidge: Long-established UK demolition contractor providing demolition, asbestos removal, and reclamation services across commercial, industrial and public sectors. Comparable mid-to-large tier player with similar service portfolio and emphasis on safety credentials.
• DSM Demolition: UK demolition and asbestos contractor with comparable service portfolio covering structural demolition, soft strip, asbestos removal, groundworks and recycling. Similar mid-tier specialist operating across UK commercial and public sector tenders.
• Cuddy Group: UK demolition, asbestos, and structural dismantling contractor serving commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Comparable full-service demolition specialist with HSE licensing and similar customer types.
• Coleman Group (D. Coleman & Sons): Multi-generation UK demolition specialist offering structural demolition, soft strip, asbestos removal, and waste recycling across commercial and industrial sectors. Closely comparable full-service demolition contractor with similar vertical segmentation in the UK market.
• Erith Contractors: Major UK demolition contractor offering structural demolition, asbestos removal, groundworks, and recycling services. Closely comparable vertically integrated service mix, with similar customer base and HSE/industry accreditations, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Keltbray Group: One of the UK's largest specialist contractors delivering demolition, civil engineering, and asbestos/decommissioning services across sectors including energy, transport, and public realm. Directly comparable as a UK demolition and asbestos contractor with overlapping customer base of developers, local authorities, and principal contractors.

Broad incumbents

• J. Murphy & Sons / Murphy Group (demolition division): Large UK infrastructure and construction group that carries out demolition and enabling works as part of wider civil engineering and utilities contracts. Comparable as a buyer/competitor in demolition and asbestos, but operates at much larger scale across transport, utilities, and energy infrastructure, with demolition as one division rather than the core focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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