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Graffiti Removal Service
Protect your property and reputation with our expert graffiti removal solutions.
Graffiti can be a frustrating and costly problem for property owners. Not only is it unsightly, but it can also damage surfaces and create a negative impression. Rentokil Specialist Hygiene offers professional graffiti removal services to restore your property's appearance and protect its value.
Understanding Graffiti and Its Impact
Graffiti vandalism can range from simple tags and markings to elaborate murals and aerosol art. In most cases this is far more than just a harmless act of self-expression. It can seriously impact your property, business, and the wider community.
Graffiti can have a significant impact on:
- Damage to Property Value: Graffiti can make a property look neglected and run-down, which can decrease its value. This is especially problematic for businesses that rely on their physical appearance to attract customers.
- Negative Perception: A vandalised property can give the impression that the area is unsafe or not well-maintained. This can damage community morale and even deter people from visiting or doing business in the area.
- Further Crime: Sadly, the presence of graffiti can often attract further crime and vandalism. A neglected-looking property can give the impression that no one cares, emboldening potential offenders.
- Legal Consequences: In some cases, property owners can be issued with a Graffiti Removal Notice, requiring them to clean up the graffiti within a specific timeframe. Failure to comply can even lead to prosecution.
The good news is that professional graffiti removal can quickly and effectively address these problems. By investing in expert removal services, you can protect your property, maintain a positive image, and contribute to a safer, cleaner community.
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How to Remove Graffiti Using our Graffiti Removal Services
Unsightly and offensive graffiti on walls and surfaces can vary in style and graffiti materials come in many forms such as aerosol paints, marker pens, and adhesive labels. These are all difficult to remove with commercial cleaning methods.
Our RSPH (Royal Society for Public Health) accredited technicians use EcoBasting, our eco-friendly graffiti removal solution without harming the surface area and leaving marks, shadowing, or staining (ghosting).
Graffiti Removal Service
Removal of graffiti: Our EcoBlasting service is environmentally friendly and less aggressive than traditional shot blasting methods. Using a combination of compressed air and an abrasive to deliver a professional finish without damaging the surface underneath, our EcoBlasting treatment is ideal for removing graffiti paint on a range of surfaces, returning it to its original state.
Prevention: We can apply our anti-graffiti coating to your surfaces after removal, as prevention methods deter vandals and make future graffiti removal easier. Our anti-graffiti treatment is paint and water-resistant, and is available in two finishes; matte for discretion and gloss to act as a deterrent.
Free survey: Our local experts will assess your graffiti removal requirements and provide you with a comprehensive FREE quote. Following our detailed survey, our experts will recommend the suitable treatment option for you.
Our Graffiti Removal Solutions
EcoBlasting
- Uses compressed air and an abrasive, which is selected depending on the surface type and environment.
- Eco-friendly, non-toxic, and non-hazardous to the environment.
- No aggressive or corrosive chemicals are used.
- Can be used to remove graffiti paint and solvents from a range of porous and non-porous surfaces.
- More efficient than conventional graffiti cleaning methods
Next Level in Graffiti Cleaning
An eco-friendly and chemical-free graffiti removal solution using vacuum blast technology to remove the most stubborn dirt without causing harm to the surface and polluting the environment.
- Using innovative continuous circulation and negative pressure instead of high pressure, replaces the need for traditional sandblasting or high-pressure cleaners.
- Works on a variety of surface types and aesthetics, including soft stones, concrete, plaster, natural stone, tiles, wood, plastic and metal.
- Ideal for use in tight town centre areas, inside building premises or in sensitive environments such as historic buildings.
Graffiti Removal Frequently Asked Questions
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What is graffiti?
Graffiti is a form of art and visual communication, ranging from simple words to detailed paintings within public view typically on walls. It is often done without permission in which case it's an act of vandalism.
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Is all Graffiti illegal?
Graffiti that is done without permission on a wall or surface is an act of vandalism, which makes it illegal and is considered criminal damage, under section 1 of the Criminal Act 1971.
Sometimes businesses, communities, and local authorities commission graffiti artists to brighten up urban areas with murals in which case the artist has been granted permission, this would not be considered an act of vandalism.
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What are the types of graffiti?
There are many types of graffiti, including different styles and types of tags or using stencils. Traditionally when you think of graffiti you may think of someone using spray paint or solvents, however, graffiti can also come in other materials: oil-based and water-based paints, permanent marker pens, stickers, and posters.
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Who is responsible for graffiti removal?
According to the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, the person responsible for the surface of the building or property is accountable for the cost of getting the graffiti removed. This can be the property owner, lease holder, or property management. Whilst many individuals may contact their local authority or council to remove it, this may result in a longer lead time to get it removed.
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How to remove graffiti?
There are many creative DIY graffiti removal techniques out there from scrubbing with soapy water and a brush, using a wire brush or DIY graffiti cleaner or paint remover, or industrial paint stripper, to steam cleaning the area to name a few. Commercial graffiti removal methods often use specialist cleaning equipment such as high-pressure washers and graffiti removal wipes. EcoBlasting is an environmentally friendly solution that uses compressed air and an abrasive to remove graffiti.
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Where can our EcoBlasting service be used and on what surfaces?
Our Ecoblasting service can be used to remove graffiti on a variety of surfaces from masonry surfaces (Brickwork, concrete, and stone surfaces including soft stone surfaces) to metal surfaces, wood, and glass.
Our Ecoblasting solution can also solve a wide range of problems:
- Fire restoration to restore and clean your site which has been affected by fire
- Chewing gum removal for a range of surfaces
- Clear up following a flood
- Structural and building restoration
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How to request graffiti removal?
Keep your property free from graffiti with our specialist graffiti removal service. Contact us by completing our contact form or calling us.
Then, one of our locally-based specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss your graffiti removal requirements and provide you with a specifically tailored quote following our FREE survey.
Our Graffiti Removal Process
