Scrap metal
Machinery Recycling& Removal Surrey
Getting old plant and equipment off site safely, without needing your own lifting gear or crew.
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Machinery Recycling for Surrey Businesses
Redundant machinery takes up valuable space and, once it's no longer earning its keep, is usually more trouble to store than it's worth. Foremost Metal Recycling removes and recycles machinery from factories, workshops, farms, and commercial sites across Surrey, using HIAB-equipped vehicles to lift and load heavy or awkward equipment without needing your own crew or forklift.
What we take
Machinery We Remove
- Redundant production line equipment
- Old workshop and engineering machinery
- Compressors, generators, and pumps
- Plant machinery from construction and groundworks
- Static machinery too large or heavy to move by hand
The service
Lifting and Loading Heavy Equipment
Moving machinery safely usually means more than just a van and a couple of pairs of hands. Our HIAB-equipped vehicles can lift and load heavy or awkwardly shaped equipment directly from where it sits, reducing the risk of injury to your own staff and avoiding the need to hire separate lifting equipment. We assess access and weight in advance so the right vehicle and equipment turn up on the day.
Decommissioning and Site Clearance
When a site is being decommissioned, sold, or repurposed, machinery removal is often one of the biggest jobs involved. We can handle single machines or a full decommissioning project, working through a site methodically and keeping you updated on progress and pricing as we go.
Insurance Claims and Breakdown Situations
Sometimes machinery removal isn't planned, it follows a breakdown, fire, flood, or other incident where equipment is written off and needs clearing before repairs or a replacement can go ahead. We can respond quickly in these situations and provide the documentation insurers typically ask for, confirming what was removed and when.
End-of-Life Versus Refurbishment
Not every piece of ageing machinery is automatically scrap. Where it's relevant, we'll give you an honest view on whether something looks like it could still hold resale or refurbishment value elsewhere, rather than assuming everything should go for scrap simply because it's been called in for removal.
Why Foremost
Why Surrey Businesses Choose Foremost
15 years' experience removing plant and machinery from commercial sites across Surrey, Berkshire, and Greater London
HIAB-equipped fleet for safe lifting of heavy or awkward equipment
Top prices paid for machinery with scrap metal value
Fully insured for complete peace of mind during removal
Reliable and punctual, we plan access and timing properly before the day
The service
Workshops and Small Engineering Firms
Not every machinery job is a large factory decommission. We regularly help smaller workshops and engineering firms across Surrey clear a single old machine to make room for new equipment, without requiring the same scale of planning as a full site clearance. The same HIAB-equipped vehicles used for bigger jobs are just as suited to a single lathe, press, or compressor.
Preparing Machinery for Removal
Where possible, it helps if machinery is isolated from power and any fluids drained in advance, though we can advise on this during the initial quote if you're not sure how to prepare a particular piece of equipment. For larger or more complex machines, a site visit beforehand lets us plan the safest and most efficient way to remove it.
How it works
How It Works
Describe the machinery.
Tell us what needs removing, along with rough size, weight, and access details.
We plan the job.
Including any lifting equipment needed and a realistic price and date.
We remove it.
Safely, on the agreed date, with minimal disruption to your site.
The service
Coordinating Around Other Contractors
Machinery removal often happens alongside other work, such as new equipment being installed, electrical isolation being carried out, or a wider site clearance taking place at the same time. We're happy to coordinate timing with other contractors on site so the sequence of work makes sense and nobody is left waiting on someone else.
Getting an Accurate Quote
The more detail we have up front, the more accurate the initial quote will be. Photos, approximate dimensions, and details of access, such as doorway widths or whether the machine is on an upper floor, all help us plan the right vehicle and team before arriving, rather than discovering complications on the day that push the price up.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you dismantle machinery on site, or take it away whole?
Depending on size and access, we can do either. Larger machines are sometimes easier to dismantle into sections first, which we can discuss during the quote.
Can you remove machinery from upper floors or basements?
Awkward access is something we deal with regularly. Let us know the details in advance so we can plan the right approach and equipment.
Do you buy machinery that still works?
Our focus is scrap metal recycling rather than reselling working equipment, so pricing is generally based on metal content and weight rather than resale value.
Will you need access for a large vehicle?
For sizeable machinery we typically bring a HIAB vehicle, which needs reasonable access. Let us know about any restrictions when you enquire so we can plan accordingly.
How is machinery priced for scrap?
Pricing is based on the weight and type of metal recovered once the machine is processed, along with current market rates.
Get a Fast, Free Quote Today
Call the Foremost team now or drop us a WhatsApp message with a few details and photos, and we'll come back to you with a straight answer.
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- Saturday07:00 – 16:00
- SundayClosed