Case Study: How DDS Demolition Found Accommodation That Works for Site Teams

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Finding reliable, cost-effective accommodation for site teams is a persistent challenge in the construction and demolition industry. With projects often spread across multiple locations and timelines that shift at short notice, companies need housing solutions that are flexible, comfortable, and easy to manage. For DDS Demolition, securing the right accommodation wasn’t just about beds for the night — it was about supporting productivity, wellbeing, and operational efficiency on every project.

In this case study, we explore how DDS Demolition partnered with Comfy Workers to streamline their accommodation process, reduce administrative burden, and ensure their teams had access to high-quality stays close to site. The result was a smarter, more scalable approach to workforce housing that works as hard as their crews do.

The Background

DDS Demolition delivers demolition projects across the UK, running multiple sites at once. Accommodation needs vary constantly - from a supervisor for a few weeks, to larger teams staying for several months.

Karen’s role covers a wide remit, including accommodation, site administration, accreditations, and keeping the office running smoothly. When accommodation needs finding or doesn’t work well, it quickly becomes another problem to manage.

The Challenge

DDS had tried several options before:

Airbnb and Booking.com
Hotels such as Premier Inn and Travelodge
Other agent style providers

While hotels worked for very short stays, they weren’t suitable beyond a week or two. Teams lacked space, kitchens, and the ability to settle in properly.

With houses booked independently, the risks were:

inconsistent quality
properties too far from site
poor value for longer stays
extra admin when staff rotated week to week

The business needed something clean, close to site, flexible, and within budget — without creating more work for the office.

Comfy Workers Make my Life Easier

We’ve tried Airbnb, Booking.com, Premier and Travelodge before. But, Comfy Workers make my life easier, it is better for us as a company and the guys staying are happier.

Karen Acott, Office Manager, DDS Demolition

The Change

Comfy Workers got in touch at exactly the right time.

After the first booking went smoothly, DDS made the decision to use Comfy Workers going forward.

It’s been good - so we’ve only used comfy workers since.

The Solution

Comfy Workers sourced houses that worked for real site teams:

clean and well-maintained
close to site
reasonably priced
suitable for longer stays
able to provide separate rooms where needed

The flexibility was key. Staff could be rotated based on skills and availability, without needing to constantly rebook or reorganise accommodation.

Made Accommodation Simple for Us

Comfy Workers has made accommodation simple for us. Clean properties, close to site, within budget - and any issues are resolved quickly. It’s worked well and we continue to stay.

Karen Acott, Office Manager, DDS Demolition

The Results

Accommodation became something that simply worked in the background.

Teams were comfortable and settled
Properties supported longer jobs within budget
Minimal admin when teams changed
Any issues were resolved quickly

Karen recalled one access issue that was fixed within 20 minutes - without turning into a bigger problem.

Beyond practicality, there was a clear morale benefit.

In a house, they can relax privately but also spend time together - cooking, eating, watching TV.

The Experience

DDS has continued using the same property as projects roll on, without needing to rethink accommodation each time.

For DSS budgets matter, and for Karen, that consistency and reliability matters just as much as cost.

DDS Demolition Case Study

DDS Demolition needed flexible accommodation for site teams working across multiple locations. Hotels didn’t suit longer stays, and booking houses independently meant variable quality, more admin, and uncertainty around budget and proximity to site.

After switching to Comfy Workers, DDS found accommodation that was clean, close to site, and suitable for longer projects - all within budget. Comfy Workers handled changes easily, even when team members rotated week to week.

Accommodation is now something DDS doesn’t need to worry about:

Comfortable, practical accommodation for site teams,
Less admin for the office,
Properties that support longer stays,
Quick resolution when issues arise,
Improved team morale compared to hotel stays

Karen Acott, Office Manager, DDS Demolition

Comfy Workers vs Booking.com vs Airbnb: Admin Features

We know things happen last minute, criteria changes and project details change, which is ease of use and speed of resolution are so important; here’s comfy Workers compares to other providers.

Feature	Comfy Workers	Booking.com for Business	Airbnb
Brief by email or phone	✅ Yes — just share team size, dates, location	❌ Platform login required	❌ Platform login required
One contact for multiple requests	✅ Single point of contact for all your teams	⚠️ No centralised account manager	⚠️ No centralised account manager
Amendments without rebooking	✅ Seamless changes via your account team	⚠️ Often requires cancellation & new booking	⚠️ Often requires cancellation & new booking
No credit card needed	✅ Invoice + PO options	⚠️ Card required for each booking	⚠️ Card required for each booking

Admins save hours per month and avoid chasing confirmations - and sometimes, you just need to speak to someone on your side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. We consolidate all stays into one statement per month, with spend broken down by site.

Bookings can be handled within an hour, where over 80% of accommodation requests receive a shortlist in this timescale. Most extension requests are confirmed within minutes.

Based on notice terms, bookings can be adjusted. No hidden fees, clear billing adjustments.

Absolutely. Our central dashboard shows every property, every stay and every bill in real time.

Often yes, especially for 3+ people over multiple nights, because you price per property, not per room.

Yes. By default, properties listed on Comfy Workers include Wi-Fi, heating, water, electricity, and council tax as standard. Prices are all inclusive. Everything is ready for use when your team arrives. On the rare occasion, when the property does not have Wi-Fi, this will be visible in the property amenities.

Comfy Workers provides a shortlist of properties within one hour of receiving your brief. While Airbnb has instant availability, it does rely on manual searching and availability from individual hosts.

Yes. Comfy Workers allows you to book multiple teams across different UK sites with one invoice and one point of contact. Airbnb for Work requires booking each property separately through individual hosts.

Yes! Comfy Workers provides business-ready workforce accommodation across the UK. Our team handles everything from booking to invoicing, offering flexible terms, national coverage, and fast support for your projects.

Yes, all bookings; completed, current and upcoming can be seen in real-time online in your dashboard.

Yes. Teams from different trades can stay together in serviced accommodation. We match layouts to ensure comfort, privacy, and compliance with your policies.

Yes. You can book workforce accommodation quickly by sharing your project location, team size, and dates. We'll send tailored options within an hour, manage confirmations, and handle all check-ins and changes for you.