Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction & Demolition Solutions UK
Established in 1982, John F Hunt has built a reputation as a leading specialist in construction, demolition, and regeneration across the UK. Our group comprises 21 dedicated companies, offering fully integrated engineered solutions that combine technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability. With over four decades of experience, we deliver complex projects safely and efficiently, serving developers, industrialists, and public sector clients through our in-house resources. Our ISO-certified management systems reflect our dedication to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and quality standards. We prioritise innovation and circular economy principles, achieving a 98.9% reuse and recycling rate while pioneering low-carbon technologies to meet net-zero targets.Our multidisciplinary teams, supported by cutting-edge equipment and digital tools like SMARTWaste, ensure projects are completed on time and to budget. We maintain strong client relationships through transparent communication and a focus on minimising environmental impact, demonstrated by our 56% emissions reduction in the past year. Our leadership in controlled explosive demolition and structural engineering has earned recognition through industry awards and long-term client partnerships.
Services
Demolition
Civil Engineering
Concrete Cutting
Asbestos Removal
Land Regeneration
Generator Hire
IT Support
Pumping Solutions
Plant Hire
Environmental Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialist experience in UK construction and demolition
- Our ISO-certified operations ensure the highest safety and environmental standards
- We achieve 98.9% material reuse and recycling rates across projects
- Our in-house resources enable fully integrated project delivery
- We provide 24/7 emergency response for critical situations
Associations and certifications
- ISO 45001
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 50001
- ISO 27001
Services
Demolition Services
We specialise in technical demolition of complex structures including high-rise tower blocks and industrial facilities. Our controlled explosive techniques and robotic dismantling methods ensure safe, efficient site clearance while minimising environmental impact. With NFDC guidance expertise, we handle hazardous materials and provide full project management from planning to completion.
Civil Engineering
Our bespoke concrete construction services cover basement excavations, retaining walls, and superstructures. Combining demolition expertise with structural engineering, we deliver deep foundation solutions and temporary works design. Our BIM-enabled planning ensures precision in complex urban environments and heritage preservation projects.
Land Regeneration
We transform contaminated industrial sites into developable assets through soil treatment and water pollution control. Our multidisciplinary teams handle asbestos removal, nuclear decommissioning, and ecological restoration, achieving regulatory compliance while maximising land value for residential and commercial use.
Concrete Cutting
Our diamond drilling and robotic excavator fleet enables vibration-free cutting in sensitive environments. Specialising in party wall retention and basement construction, we provide non-intrusive surveys and ferrous scanning to ensure structural integrity during precision demolition projects across the UK.
Asbestos Removal
HSE-licensed specialists in ACMs removal and disposal, with 40 years' experience in contaminated site remediation. Our team delivers safe asbestos abatement in complex environments including nuclear facilities and historic buildings, supported by UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis and air monitoring.
People
John Hall
Founder and Chairman
John established the business in 1982, growing it from a demolition specialist to a multi-divisional construction group. He has built a leadership team with decades of combined industry experience.
Questions
What construction services does John F Hunt offer?
We provide demolition, civil engineering, concrete cutting, asbestos removal, land regeneration, and specialist hire services across the UK construction sector.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 45001, 9001, 14001, 50001, and 27001 certifications covering health, safety, quality, environment, and information security management.
How do you handle contaminated sites?
Our remediation division uses in-situ and ex-situ techniques to treat contaminated land, supported by geo-environmental engineers and chemists to return sites to productive use.
Can you handle emergency demolition work?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response services for urgent structural safety requirements and unplanned situations.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We achieve 98.9% material reuse rates, use HVO fuel reducing emissions by 90%, and target net-zero carbon by 2050 through circular economy practices.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, our structural engineering team specialises in temporary works design and facade retention for heritage buildings and complex party wall projects.
