Selective, precise demolition of walls, partitions, and structural elements — without the need for heavy machinery. Safe, methodical, and access-sensitive. Serving Kildare and all of Ireland.
Controlled demolition is the targeted removal of specific structural elements — walls, partitions, piers, and concrete sections — without disturbing the surrounding structure. Unlike large-scale demolition, this work requires skill, restraint, and careful sequencing rather than brute force or heavy plant.
At FB Coring Concrete & Demolition, we carry out selective demolition for renovation projects, house extensions, commercial fit-outs, and structural alterations. We remove only what needs to go, protect what needs to stay, and hand back a clean opening ready for the next stage of the build.
We work in occupied or access-restricted buildings, on live sites, and in situations where a digger or wrecking ball simply cannot be used. Our approach is methodical, safe, and generates far less collateral disruption than uncontrolled breaking.
Controlled demolition is the right tool wherever only part of a structure needs to be removed, where access is limited, or where precision is critical to preserve adjacent fabric.
Removal of internal walls, chimney breasts, partition walls, and concrete elements during full home renovations — preserving the structural frame while creating open-plan space.
Breaking through existing walls to connect new extensions, create internal access points, or form openings for doors and bifold systems between old and new fabric.
Controlled removal of load-bearing sections in preparation for steel beam installation, RSJ placements, and structural interventions coordinated with engineers and contractors.
Demolition in occupied buildings, hospitals, schools, retail units, and offices where heavy plant cannot be brought in and minimal noise and disruption is required.
Strip-out and selective demolition for commercial premises, retail units, and office spaces — removing walls, concrete soffits, and old finishes in preparation for fit-out works.
Targeted removal of specific concrete sections, poured piers, slab sections, and blockwork panels where a clean edge is required for new construction to abut.
We work with hand tools and specialist cutting equipment — no excavators, no wrecking balls. This means we can access any building, any room, any site condition.
Selective demolition removes exactly the section required, leaving clean edges and an undisturbed structure. This reduces remedial work and waste.
We assess stability before breaking, work in a controlled sequence, and remove debris safely. Our approach follows best practice for occupied or partially-occupied buildings.
Demolition creates rubble. We bag, segregate, and clear debris as we work — leaving the site in a safe, tidy state that other trades can immediately follow into.
Our background in coring and cutting means we approach demolition the same way — accurate, planned, and with clean edges. We don't over-break.
Demolition needs often arise mid-project. We are available 24 hours and can typically respond quickly to keep your build programme on track.
Main contractors and specialist trades recommend us for selective demolition because we turn up on time, do the work correctly, and leave the site in order for the next trade.
We walk the site before pricing. If we see a structural concern or a need to involve an engineer, we tell you upfront — we don't find surprises after we've started breaking.
For load-bearing walls and structural elements, a structural engineer should be consulted and their specification followed before any demolition takes place. We are happy to work to an engineer's brief and advise when one is required.
Yes. We carry out controlled demolition in occupied homes, live commercial premises, and working sites. We plan the work to minimise disruption and protect adjacent areas from dust and debris.
We clear debris to a skip or agreed area on site. For larger demolition volumes, skip hire should be arranged — we can advise on typical volumes based on the scope of work.
Yes. We work with reinforced concrete using diamond cutting, disc cutting, and breaking. Reinforced elements take longer and may affect pricing — we assess this during our site visit.
Available 24 hours — Kildare & surrounding counties