TOTAL Controlled Demolition Services, based in Stalybridge near Manchester, is reviewed almost entirely by subcontractors, suppliers and trade partners who describe a professional working relationship, good communication and high health and safety standards over periods of five years or more. Against this, two reviewers raise serious concerns about non-payment: one subcontractor describes a £75,000 project where promised payment dates were repeatedly pushed back before the company said it could not pay because its own client hadn't paid them, and another alleges an outstanding debt for funeral costs following the death of a staff member. These payment complaints stand in clear contrast to the otherwise consistently positive comments about professionalism and safety from trade contacts. As a demolition contractor in Manchester, TOTAL Controlled Demolition Services Ltd holds a 4.3-star average from 35 Google reviews.
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4.3 / 5 · 35 totalWe entered into a project with Total Controlled Demolition Services Ltd valued at £75,000. Despite multiple written assurances and promises of payment on specific dates, the company repeatedly pushed those dates back over the course of a month. Eventually, they informed us they had not been paid by their own client and therefore could not pay us. While we understand that cash flow issues can happen, this does not justify failing to meet obligations to subcontractors or suppliers. A professional business should plan for these situations, communicate transparently, and honour contractual agreements. Unfortunately, upon further research, we discovered similar complaints about delayed or non-payment from others. This has been a frustrating and damaging experience we hope others will avoid.
Worked closely with Total for 5 years now. I never had any issues with them,professional throughout.
Great experience with this company. Thank you!
Great company and very proactive in supporting any pre construction challenges that may have.
Great company to work with. Great fleet and management team 👍
Great Company very professional in every way.
Good company to work with - very professional