Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Enabling Solutions in Essex
Established in 2003, Downwell Enabling has built a reputation as a trusted partner in preparing construction sites for success. We specialise in Civils Enabling Works Solutions, offering an integrated range of services including Groundworks, Demolition, Site Clearance, Land Remediation, Scaffolding, Asbestos Removal, and Fire Protection. Our collaborative approach with developers, architects, and principal contractors delivers 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 environments while embedding sustainability through circular economy principles and robust reuse practices. As part of the Downwell Group, we leverage expertise from sister companies to provide tailored solutions for complex projects.
Services
Groundworks
Demolition
Site Clearance
Land Remediation
Scaffolding
Asbestos Removal
Fire Protection
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in construction enabling works.
- Our comprehensive service portfolio covers all early-phase development needs.
- We maintain ISO-certified health and safety standards across projects.
- Our sustainability practices reduce environmental impact through recycling.
- We offer integrated solutions via the Downwell Group's specialist divisions.
Services
Demolition
We provide high-reach and top-down demolition services for buildings of all scales. Our team delivers safe, compliant solutions in logistically challenging environments. Utilising electric vehicles and ULEZ-compliant plant, we prioritise environmental responsibility while ensuring programme efficiency and HSQE compliance.
Land Remediation
Our land remediation services address contaminated sites through sampling, strategy development, and excavation. We offer full documentation including waste analysis and disposal reports. Solutions integrate with demolition projects or operate as standalone packages to enable development readiness.
Asbestos Removal
Through Inner City Environmental, we deliver licensed asbestos surveys and removal. Services include encapsulation, environmental cleaning, and monitoring. Our specialists handle planned, reactive, and emergency requirements with rapid response capabilities across regulated environments.
Scaffolding
Inner City Scaffolding provides tailored access systems for demolition and asbestos projects. Services include facade retention, loading platforms, and dust protection screens. Our solutions combine technical expertise with compliance for logistically complex sites.
Fire Protection
Inner City Fire Solutions offers compartment installation, steel protection systems, and door compliance surveys. Our services cover residential, commercial, and industrial properties, combining consultancy with remediation to ensure long-term safety standards.
People
Matt Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
Founder of Downwell Group since 2003, Matt oversees all group companies to maintain high standards across demolition, scaffolding, and environmental services while driving strategic growth initiatives.
Andy McClafferty
Group Managing Director
With extensive industry experience, Andy leads Downwell's growth strategy, focusing on structured expansion and HSEQ excellence across all operational divisions since joining in 2022.
Sarah Clark
Commercial Director
Sarah manages financial operations and fleet compliance for Downwell, contributing to fiscal growth since 2004 while maintaining strategic commercial oversight across group activities.
Mark Roberts
Business Development Director
Mark drives growth strategy with 15+ years' experience in demolition and hazardous materials sectors, previously chairing the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association before joining Downwell in 2022.
Chris Young
PreConstruction Director
With two decades at Downwell, Chris develops client relationships from bid stage to project completion, ensuring quality delivery through long-standing industry connections and technical expertise.
Questions
What construction sectors do you work with?
We operate across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors with expertise in high-hazard environments.
Are you licensed for asbestos removal?
Yes, through Inner City Environmental, our licensed asbestos removal contractor division.
How do you ensure environmental compliance?
We implement circular economy principles, reuse/recycling practices, and ULEZ-compliant equipment across all projects.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, our asbestos removal team provides rapid response for emergency requirements.
What safety accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO-certified health and safety standards with dedicated EHSQ management systems.
Can you handle complex demolition projects?
Our capabilities include high-rise buildings, facade retention, and structural alterations in challenging environments.
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