Site clearance · London
Site and land clearance in the City of London
Fly-tipped land, overgrown plots and derelict sites cleared and loaded away, leaving the ground ready for surveyors, contractors or a sale. Every load is recorded on a waste transfer note.
- Fly-tipping cleared
- Overgrowth cut back
- Ready for the next stage
Trusted on site at
Including 30 St Mary Axe & Tower 42 in the Square Mile
Recent work
A fly-tipped site, cleared
A JWL job, photographed from the air before and after the clearance.
Fly-tipped site cleared from the air
Industrial unit cleared
Basement loading bay cleared
What we clear
Land and sites in every state
Fly-tipped land
Dumped bags, furniture, mattresses, tyres and builders’ rubble cleared from yards, verges, car parks and vacant plots.
Overgrown sites
Brambles, scrub and self-seeded growth cut back and removed so the ground can be surveyed or fenced.
Derelict and vacant sites
Abandoned contents, rubbish and loose debris cleared from empty buildings, yards and backland plots.
Pre-development clearance
Sites cleared before ground investigations, surveys, hoarding or the start of works.
Yards and storage areas
Old materials, pallets and accumulated rubbish removed from commercial yards and compounds.
Ongoing site upkeep
Repeat visits to keep a vacant site clear while it waits for planning or a buyer.
Fly-tipping on your land
If it’s dumped on your land, clearing it is down to you
When waste is fly-tipped on private land, the landowner is responsible for removing it and for disposing of it legally. Leave it and it tends to attract more. Report it to the council too, as it helps them build a picture of who is dumping where.
Handing it to an unregistered carrier can put you in breach of your own duty of care. We load it, take it to licensed facilities and give you a waste transfer note for the record.
- Photos before and afterUseful for your records, insurers or the council, and for showing the site is clear.
- Sorted as we loadMetal, wood, rubble and green waste are kept apart so more can be recycled.
- Hazards flagged, not handledSuspected asbestos, chemicals or needles are left in place and referred to a licensed specialist.
What we don’t take
We don’t remove asbestos, chemicals, gas cylinders or clinical waste. Fly-tipped sites sometimes contain them. If we find anything we suspect is hazardous, we leave it untouched, tell you, and refer you to a licensed specialist. We carry on with the rest of the site.
Your duty of care, in plain English
Every business that produces waste has a legal duty of care: store it securely, hand it only to a registered waste carrier, and record the transfer with a waste transfer note describing what the waste is. Keep those notes for at least two years.
We give you a waste transfer note for every job. Our guide to waste transfer notes explains what one should contain and what to do if a supplier can’t produce one.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Who is responsible for fly-tipping on private land?
The landowner. You are responsible for having it removed and disposed of legally, using a registered waste carrier. Report the fly-tipping to the local council as well.
How do you price a site clearance?
By the volume and type of waste, how much cutting back is needed and how easy it is to get a vehicle close. Photos or a site visit let us give you a firm written price.
Can you clear a site before building work starts?
Yes. We clear surface rubbish, overgrowth and debris so surveyors, ground investigation teams and contractors can get on site.
What if there’s asbestos on the site?
We don’t remove it. If we suspect asbestos, we stop, leave it undisturbed and refer you to a licensed specialist.
Do you work outside the City of London?
Our core area is the City, EC1 to EC4, and the streets around it. Site clearances are often further out, so tell us where the site is and we’ll let you know straight away.
Services
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Scheduled general waste, recycling and food waste collections for City businesses.
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Furniture, IT and paper cleared from floors of any size, with WEEE and recycling handled properly.
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Food waste, glass and general waste collected around service, not in the middle of it.
Find out moreCommercialFit-out & strip-out waste
Cat A and Cat B fit-out waste, strip-outs and builders’ waste removed by wait-and-load.
Find out moreCommercialRecycling & WEEE
Separated recycling, electricals and e-waste for Simpler Recycling compliance.
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Bin stores, yards, alleys and loading bays jet washed. Driveways and roofs for homes.
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Get a site clearance quote
Answer five quick questions and we’ll come back within 2 working hours with a fixed price. No call centre, no obligation.
- Fixed price, in writingWhat we quote is what you pay. No surprise surcharges.
- Paperwork done for youA waste transfer note with every collection, so your duty of care is covered.
- Recycling firstWe separate and recycle what we can and tell you how much.
Rather talk it through? 07539 482813