Walnut Buildings, Radstock
Four residential blocks. A carefully managed demolition. A cleared site ready for its next chapter.
SPECIALIST DEMOLITION. SINCE 1952.
Making way
for what’s next.
Experienced people. Practical solutions.
Demolition and site clearance with care at every stage.
Wells, Somerset / South West & South Wales
HIGH-REACH DEMOLITION · TAUNTON
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L A MOORE LIMITED
A clear way forward.
From the very start.
Every site has a next chapter. We help you get it ready.
From an interior strip-out to a full demolition and clearance, our family-run team brings decades of practical experience to projects across the region.
Get to know us1952Our story began
Family runAn experienced, hands-on team
Regional reachSouth West England & South Wales
One clear focusPreparing your site for what comes next
OUR EXPERTISE
The experience.
The equipment. The care.
Specialist services for demolition, refurbishment and redevelopment. Explore how we can support your project.
FROM PLANNING
TO A CLEAR SITE.
TO A CLEAR SITE.
Walnut Buildings, Radstock · Project archive, 2021
01Demolition & site clearance
Carefully planned demolition and dismantling, followed by clearance to prepare the site for its next use. We assess the structure, access and surrounding environment before agreeing an approach.
Discuss demolition works02Soft strip & refurbishment
Removal of internal fittings, finishes and non-structural elements for refurbishment or as the first stage of demolition. The scope is planned around the parts of the building being retained.
Discuss a strip-out03Crushing & recycling
Mobile crushing and material separation to support the recovery of concrete, brick and other demolition materials. We consider opportunities for reuse as part of the project plan.
Discuss material recovery04Asbestos removal
Non-licensed asbestos removal by our trained team, with licensed removal coordinated through a specialist partner. The survey and project requirements determine the arrangements needed before demolition.
Discuss asbestos requirements05Haulage & plant
Plant and transport support for demolition and clearance works. Talk to us about machinery, site access and the movement of materials so we can assess the right arrangements for your job.
Discuss plant & transportOUR WORK
Real projects.
Lasting experience.
A closer look at past projects, from residential demolition to working considerately within a local community.
North Taunton
Demolition and site preparation, with close liaison with the surrounding community.
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More projects from the L A Moore archive, covering demolition, enabling works and site clearance.
Block G, Taunton
Warehouse demolition, material recovery and site preparation beside a watercourse.
Project Lib3rty, Oxford
New openings in precast concrete walls, with dust, noise and vibration carefully managed.
St Andrews & Phoenix Wards
Internal demolition and soft strip for two hospital wards in Wells.
Live & Let Live Pub
Rear extensions and barns removed while retaining the main pub building.
Bridge Farm, Shepton Mallet
Redundant farm buildings removed, with concrete, brick and block crushed for reuse.
The Park School, Yeovil
Demolition, foundation breakout and on-site crushing at the former school.
Court Farm, Westbury-sub-Mendip
Unsafe barn demolition and asbestos clearance in a busy village setting.
Banwell Primary School
Selective extension demolition and internal strip-out to prepare for refurbishment.
Tonedale Mill, Wellington
Urgent works to an unstable section of a listed mill, with careful hand demolition.
Avonmouth Fire Station
Phased demolition and temporary support while the fire station remained operational.
Sladebrook Road, Bath
Foundation clearance and material recovery, including crushing for reuse on site.
St James Swimming Pool, Taunton
Pool demolition, architectural salvage and site preparation at Coal Orchard.
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Demolition of more than 25 buildings, with retained listed structures protected.
Riverside Offices, Keynsham
Internal strip-out around continued leisure-centre access, shops and live rooftop services.
Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Demolition and material recovery beside a live hospital, school and surrounding roads.
Frazer Hall, Cheddar
Hall demolition and site preparation close to homes, a church and a graveyard.
Winfrith Technology Park
Demolition in an operational technology park, with ecological coordination and architectural salvage.
RNAS Culdrose
Two accommodation blocks removed within an occupied MOD facility.
EXPERIENCE THAT RUNS DEEP
1952.
The beginning of our story.
The foundation of everything we do.
FROM THE L A MOORE ARCHIVEA family business.
A practical mindset.
A future-focused team.
Founded by Les Moore in 1952, L A Moore grew from a building business into a specialist demolition contractor. Railway works, heavy plant and decades on site have shaped who we are today.
We remain a family-run company based in Wells, Somerset, with a straightforward approach: understand the job, plan it carefully and bring the right people and equipment together.
L A MOORE LIMITED
Established 1952. Moving forward.
Meet your next project team Established 1952. Moving forward.
OUR APPROACH
Careful planning.
Clear communication.
A practical conversation is the start of every project. Here’s how we work towards an agreed plan for your site.
Understand your site
We discuss the scope, visit the site and review the information available, including access, existing structures and neighbouring properties.
Plan the work
We establish the sequence, methods and resources, identify information still needed, and agree the scope and programme with you.
Prepare for what’s next
Demolition, material recovery and clearance are brought together around the agreed requirements for the next stage of your project.
Safety, consideration for neighbours and responsible material handling run through every stage.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDSISO 45001:2018 certifiedOnce For All Health & Safety — Principal ContractorView certificates
ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Professional standards.
Clear evidence.
Our approach is supported by documented health and safety standards, trade memberships and registrations. Browse the certificates for their scope and dates.
ISO 45001
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Occupational health & safety
ISO 45001:2018 certification from Peers Quality Assurance Limited for the activities stated in our certificate.
NFDC
SITE AUDIT / DEEMED TO SATISFY
Site audit & SSIP
Site Audit Accreditation and a separate Principal Contractor (CDM) Deemed to Satisfy certificate from the National Federation of Demolition Contractors.
CONSTRUCTIONLINE
MEMBERSHIP EVIDENCE
Silver membership
Silver membership evidence, with our Bronze certificate also available. The certificates record membership status on their issue date.
ONCE FOR ALL
HEALTH & SAFETY
SSIP Principal Contractor
Once For All Health & Safety SSIP assessment for the Principal Contractor scope.
CQMS
DEEMED TO SATISFY
Bronze Safety Scheme
Contractor and Principal Contractor Deemed to Satisfy certificates, based on Once For All SSIP certification.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
UPPER-TIER REGISTRATION
Waste carrier & dealer
Environment Agency registration as an upper-tier waste carrier and dealer.
More memberships, registrations & support
BUILDER’S PROFILE
MEMBERSHIP EVIDENCE
Community membership
Evidence of Builder’s Profile Community membership and completion of its Community Goal question set on the date shown.
SOCIAL VALUE
DATED COMPLETION EVIDENCE
Question set completion
Constructionline / Facilitiesline evidence of completion of the Social Value question set on the certificate date.
ICO
REGISTRATION
Data protection registration
Registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
RHA
TRADE MEMBERSHIP
Road Haulage Association
RHA membership, with a separate Legal Services subscription as detailed in the linked certificate.
Membership certificate — public copy
ACE CONSULTING
HEALTH & SAFETY SUPPORT
Competent-person support
Health and safety competent-person support from ACE Consulting South West Ltd.
ASPIRE SAFETY
HEALTH & SAFETY SUPPORT
Health & safety assistance
Additional health and safety assistance under a support contract with Aspire Safety.
Documents show the scope and dates stated by their issuers. Constructionline, Builder’s Profile and Social Value evidence relates to the date shown; refer to the scheme’s platform for its latest status.
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for your site?
Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll discuss the requirements and the next steps towards a quotation.
CALL OUR TEAM01749 672 870
EMAIL USdemolition@lamooreltd.co.uk
HEAD OFFICEOld Railway Yard, Haybridge
Wells, Somerset, BA5 1AH
Wells, Somerset, BA5 1AH
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