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Your Trusted Partner in Construction Enabling Solutions
Established in 2003, Downwell Enabling has built a reputation as a trusted partner in preparing construction sites for success. Specialising in Civils Enabling Works Solutions, we deliver a broad and integrated range of services including Groundworks, Demolition, Site Clearance, Soft Strip, Land Remediation, Scaffolding, Asbestos Removal, and Fire Protection. Our collaborative approach with developers, architects, and principal contractors ensures smart, value-engineered solutions that unlock efficiencies and ensure readiness for build. Operating across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, we prioritise health and safety in high-hazard, regulated environments.As a socially responsible and environmentally conscious contractor, we embed sustainability into our operations through circular economy principles and robust reuse and recycling practices. Part of the Downwell Group, we leverage expertise from sister companies like Inner City Scaffolding, Inner City Environmental, and Inner City Fire Solutions to deliver comprehensive services. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to exceeding client expectations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Services
Civils Enabling Solutions
Demolition
Land Remediation
Scaffolding
Asbestos Removal
Fire Protection
Site Clearance
Soft Strip
Groundworks
Decommissioning
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in construction enabling works.
- Our collaborative approach ensures tailored solutions for client needs.
- We maintain the highest health and safety standards in regulated environments.
- We prioritise sustainability through reuse and recycling practices.
- Our team combines industry expertise with a commitment to client satisfaction.
Services
Civils Enabling Solutions
Our Civils Enabling Solutions prepare construction sites for development through services like piling enablement, haul road construction, basement excavation, and reinforced concrete works. We deliver cost-effective, safe, and efficient solutions tailored to client requirements, whether as part of a demolition project or standalone. Our engineering team ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, supporting projects in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
Land Remediation
We specialise in comprehensive land remediation, addressing contaminated sites through sampling, analysis, and bespoke remediation strategies. Our services include excavation, haulage, and full documentation to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. By removing risks to people and ecosystems, we enable clients to proceed with development safely and efficiently, adhering to Environment Agency requirements.
Demolition
Our demolition services cover high-reach, top-down, and structural alterations in logistically challenging environments. We provide pre-construction advice to ensure cost certainty and programme compliance while maintaining high safety standards. Utilising ULEZ-compliant plant and electric vehicles, we prioritise sustainable practices, including circular economy initiatives and journey management planning to mitigate environmental impact.
Asbestos Removal
Through Inner City Environmental, a licensed asbestos removal contractor, we offer surveys, removal, encapsulation, and environmental monitoring. Our trained personnel respond to planned, reactive, and emergency asbestos requirements, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. We integrate asbestos removal with demolition activities to streamline project delivery and reduce risks.
Scaffolding
Inner City Scaffolding provides tailored access solutions for complex projects, including licensed scaffolding for asbestos and demolition work. Services include roof protection, facade retention, loading platforms, and dust protection screens. Our expertise ensures safe, efficient access in technically challenging environments, supporting both temporary and permanent structures across the UK.
People
Matt Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
Founder of Downwell in 2003, Matt drives strategic growth across all group companies. With over two decades of leadership, he ensures one standard of excellence across Inner City Scaffolding, Inner City Environmental, and Inner City Fire Solutions.
Andy McClafferty
Group Managing Director
Joined in 2022, Andy focuses on expanding Downwell's delivery capabilities and implementing structured growth plans. His experience with major enabling works contractors ensures high HSEQ standards and client satisfaction across projects.
Sarah Clark
Commercial Director
A senior team member since 2004, Sarah oversees financial growth and compliance. She established two Downwell Group brands and ensures vehicle/plant fleet adherence to Department of Transport requirements.
Mark Roberts
Business Development Director
With prior roles in hazardous materials and demolition industries, Mark drives growth strategy. He previously chaired the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association, leveraging expertise in client management and market expansion.
Chris Young
PreConstruction Director
A nearly 20-year veteran, Chris develops long-term client relationships and guides projects from bid to completion. He ensures quality delivery by collaborating with delivery teams to exceed client expectations consistently.
Questions
What services does Downwell Enabling offer?
We provide Civils Enabling Solutions, Demolition, Land Remediation, Scaffolding, Asbestos Removal, and Fire Protection services across the UK.
Are you licensed for asbestos removal?
Yes, through Inner City Environmental, a Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor, we handle surveys, removal, and environmental monitoring.
Do you operate sustainably?
We prioritise sustainability via reuse, recycling, electric vehicles, and ULEZ-compliant plant to reduce environmental impact.
What sectors do you work in?
We operate in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, including high-hazard and regulated environments.
Are you part of a larger group?
Yes, we are part of the Downwell Group, which includes Inner City Scaffolding, Environmental, and Fire Solutions.
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Omer Mehmet Omz
Nov 28, 2019
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We have used Downwell Demolition on multiple occassions and the service has always been superb! Our projects have been completed safely, on time and within our budget.
