Since our inception over 40 years ago, constant improvement has remained a central theme within the business and has been the catalyst to our on-going progression and evolution to become a leading specialist demolition contractor. Our diverse project portfolio has been developed from a broad client base across a multitude of market sectors.

This varied experience gives us an extensive knowledge base which allows an innovative approach; enabling the successful completion of challenging and complex projects. We are a quality-focused national specialist demolition contractor committed to excellence across all areas of our business, none more so than our Health, Safety and Environmental performance.

DDS: Your premium Dismantling, Site Clearance, Asbestos Removal and Demolition Contractor. We remain a privately owned company, with a long-standing membership to the National Federation of Demolition Contractors. We are accredited by a multitude of Health & Safety bodies, and have a management system certified to ISO45001.

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Company Overview Report

Set up in 1977, Downfast Demolition was originally established to undertake projects in East Kent with high volumes of architectural salvage e.g. Bricks, Tiles etc which we cleaned, processed and resold back into the local market place.

Environmental Report

Being part of the 1948 Group, DDS Demolition are sister companies with TW Services, a market leading waste management company. They recycle on average 96% of the 100,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste they receive each year. DDS Demolition fully complies with The Environmental Protection Act 1990, which imposes statutory requirements to protect the local environment.

Health and Safety Report

Health & Safety is the backbone and heartbeat of every project that DDS undertake. The safety of our staff, clients and sites is our priority and recognised as being the most important aspect of everything we do, both internally and out on project locations. We understand the importance of risk management analysis pre-demolition and throughout a contract and always aim to exceed the high standards set by legislation.

Training Report

DDS Demolition understands that quality training generates quality service, and it is this training excellence that underpins DDS's unrivalled reputation. In order for our company to progress, ongoing training is essential to build the workforce of tomorrow. Our employee training scheme is ongoing and tailored to the individual.

Corporate Responsibility Report

At DDS Demolition Limited, we recognise that our business activities have social, environmental and economic impacts, and we take our corporate responsibility to monitor, manage and work to reduce those impacts seriously. Our approach to corporate responsibility enables us to meet our responsibilities, manage and mitigate risk, maximise opportunities, maintain our reputation and add value to our business.

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Together

Oct 24, 2024

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Thank you so much for your extremely generous donation to our new group launch in Thanet. Without your generosity we could not have done it! From all the team at 21 Together.

I. Spanner

Jan 10, 2022

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There's a small reclamation space here. Slabs, slates etc. Inside they have doors,floorboards and other bits and pieces. Worth a visit if you're passing. Staff are always polite and helpful.

Barney Boy

Sep 14, 2021

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Wanted some Kent red bricks to finish a project, spoke to Carl who was very helpful and knowledgeable got exactly what I wanted good price as well.

Carl Mansfield

Jun 14, 2021

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The building and waste side so very helpful when you need them cheers dds

Andy Philpott

May 24, 2021

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Reclamation yard always polite and helpfully. Full of loads of old goodies

Rj Construction

Oct 24, 2019

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Excellent customer service.... the guy who came to deliver the concrete was friendly, turned up on time was quick and efficient. We would recommend.
Regards RJ Construction

Martyn Miller

Jan 21, 2019

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Very helpful, they never fail to deliver and architectural salvage is super. My first port of call for the unusual.

Daniel Gent

Oct 06, 2018

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Great for aggregate, commercial waste disposal & amazing selection of salvage good, perfect for renovation of an old property. Always have something of interest.

Alex Gotts

May 26, 2018

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DDS are a fantastic company to work with. They produce a very high quality of work and would recommend them to anyone.

Douglas Knight

Mar 02, 2017

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Staff driving company vans with mobile phones to their ears. Then give you mouth for telling them to get off their phone. Poor.......