Brickwork Cleaning & Restoration - Domestic & Commercial Brickwork Blast Cleaning

​Why Choose Dustless Blasting For Brickwork Cleaning?

 

A well-maintained building is crucial for any organisation, reflecting your identity and influencing customer perceptions. Dustless cleaning is an effective method for brick, stone, and concrete surfaces. This technique not only prepares walls for tanking but also removes lime wash and paint without damaging the underlying materials.

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Benefits of Dustless Cleaning/Wet Blasting:-

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• Gentle Yet Effective: With careful media selection and skilled operators, dustless wet blasting cleans brick surfaces while preserving their integrity.

• Aesthetic Restoration: This method effectively restores the original look of brickwork, making it ready for new paint or simply enhancing its appearance.

• Structural Integrity: Regular cleaning maintains both the aesthetic appeal and structural soundness of your building.

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Our Brickwork Cleaning Process:​

 

Depending on the surface, we utilise either dustless wet blasting or traditional sandblasting/blast cleaning equipment. Our team assesses the condition of your brickwork to determine the best approach.

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We effectively blast clean walls/brickwork to remove:

• Paint

• Mold

• Efflorescence

• Dirt

• Graffiti Removal

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​​​​​For brick cleaning, whether you're a property owner, developer, or contractor, if you know your stuff, you'll know that blast cleaning is the best way to improve your property's appearance.

 

Blast cleaning walls using the latest in blast cleaning technology, we can remove layers of old paint and tarnish to restore brickwork to its original splendour, or prepare the surface for a new paint job, pointing, or sealing.

 

Unlike some cleaning methods, sandblasting does not damage the original brickwork, making it the best method for restoring heritage buildings.

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FAQ – Blast Cleaning Brickwork

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What is blast cleaning for brickwork?

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Blast cleaning uses controlled abrasive materials and air pressure to remove contaminants such as paint, dirt, graffiti, mould, and old coatings from brick surfaces. The method restores brickwork to its natural appearance and can also prepare the surface for repointing, sealing, or repainting. Specialist contractors typically assess the condition of the brick and use the most suitable technique, such as sandblasting or dustless blasting, to safely clean the masonry.

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Can you clean brickwork yourself, or should you hire a specialist?

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​Although some light brick cleaning can be done with basic methods, blast cleaning requires specialist equipment and experience. Professional contractors understand how different brick types react to abrasive cleaning and can protect surrounding surfaces while ensuring the job is completed safely and effectively.  Chemicals purchased from DIY stores, etc., and pressure washing should be avoided as they often damage and stain the brickwork.

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Why would you need blast cleaning for brickwork?

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Over time, brickwork accumulates grime, pollution, and staining from weather and environmental exposure. Blast cleaning helps restore the building’s appearance, reveal the original brick colour, and improve the property's overall look. It is also commonly used before repointing, rendering, or protective coating applications.

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Will blast cleaning damage my bricks?

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When performed incorrectly with high pressure or the wrong abrasive, blasting can damage brick surfaces. However, professional blast cleaning specialists adjust pressure levels and select appropriate media to ensure that the brick face and mortar joints are not damaged. Test patches are usually carried out first to determine the safest method.

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Can blast cleaning remove paint from brickwork?

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Yes, blast cleaning is one of the most effective methods for removing paint from brickwork. The process uses abrasive media and controlled air pressure to strip paint layers and other coatings from the brick surface, restoring the original appearance of the masonry.

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Will cleaning my brickwork make them more likely to attract damp in the future?

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The opposite is true: by cleaning the carbon crust from the bricks and the biological growth (like moss and algae) that holds water against the bricks. By opening up the "pores" of the masonry, the building can dry out more effectively.  This is also true of some paints that can and will hold water, which the bricks then try to absorb.

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