Wrecking Bars

Learn more about wrecking bars

A wrecking bar is a shaped leverage tool used for prying, lifting and light demolition. In this range, you will see wrecking bars, demolition bar options and related pry bars for demolition jobs, so check the product specifications to make sure the length, profile and end shape suit the work in front of you.

People often use the terms wrecking bar, demolition bar, pry bar and crowbar to mean much the same thing. For buyers comparing tools, that is where the detail matters, as longer bars give more reach and leverage, while shorter bars are easier to control in tighter spaces. If you are unsure whether you need a wrecking bar or a post rammer, use the product description to match the tool to the task.

Typical uses

• Lifting boards, easing off skirting boards, pulling nails and separating fixings during strip out work.

• Light demolition where you need control and leverage rather than brute force.

• For masonry or tougher demolition, check the application suitability carefully before you order.

• If the job is mainly driving posts, a post rammer bar is the better fit.

• If you need a broader choice for repeated site use, a wrecking bar set may be more practical.

How to choose the right wrecking bar

• Choose the length and weight that give you enough leverage without making the bar awkward to handle in tight access.

• Check the product specifications for the profile and working end, then match that to lifting, prying or nail pulling.

• If you are working on timber strip out, a shorter bar can give you more control. For larger breakout work, a longer demolition bar may suit better.

• Compare the range if you need a steel wrecking bar, a heavy duty demolition bar or a hammer effect wrecking bar for a more specific application.

• When the work is more about driving posts than prying, switch to a post rammer instead of forcing the wrong tool into service.

Before you order

• Check the material you are working on, the access you have and how much control you need around glass, walls and services.

• Confirm you have essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including high-impact safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toe safety boots, ready for site demolition.

Explore our range of wrecking bars

Browse the wrecking bars range to compare sizes, profiles and product specifications. If you need to narrow it down, start with the wrecking bar product details, then check the demolition bar and post rammer options that fit the task.

Travis Perkins has over 200 years serving the UK construction industry, a nationwide network of over 500 branches, dedicated trade accounts and a wide range of leading brands. That means you can check availability, place your order and pick up your order when you need it, with support from people who know what’s what.