Services

Grit blasting

There are several variants of the process, using various media; some are highly abrasive, whereas others are milder. We use our experience and training to determine the best substance for the job. When grit blasting boats to remove antifouling, we use a variety of techniques to protect polished and interior areas.

We also protect our relationship with boatyards and boat owners alike, by taking immense care to contain any debris and contaminants. Removal is optional. Grit blasting is also highly effective in removing osmosis, rust and old paint.

Grit blasting is also used on properties both internally and externally on stone, steel and timber surfaces.

These often include barns, cottages and other stone buildings as part of the renovation process. Examples of this kind of work range from a complete internal clean of a fire damaged, steel-built warehouse, to exterior clean of heritage / listed buildings, including green oak structures.

Cleaning of internal beams, stairways and fireplaces is undertaken sensitively using fine grit and low pressure.When working on buildings, we ensure work is undertaken in the most suitable conditions to ensure minimum disruption and invasive dust.

We undertake smaller projects such as gates, playground equipment, trailers and wrought iron fire surrounds.

Doff cleaning

What can DOFF be used for?

Using a super-heated water system, it quickly removes paint, general dirt and grime. It will also remove moss, algae, fungi and other biological matter, killing spores and thereby eliminating the need to use a chemical biocide.

How does it work?

DOFF cleans stonework and masonry using high temperature steam. Whilst the temperature in the system is high, the pressure on the surface being cleaned is very gentle and the volume of water is low. The surface is therefore not saturated and will be dry within minutes.

What is DOFF most effective in removing?

Paint coatings (most oil and plastic types)
Certain types of graffiti
Bird or vermin fouling
Algae, moss, and fungi
Wax coatings
Chewing gum
Bitumen, Oil, Grease and many others, all without causing any damage or disfiguring the substrate.

We are an architects’ preferred supplier and recommended for heritage work in particular. Examples of our work using this system include

Camborne Library – a stone-built, listed building in the centre of Camborne that was cleaned and repointed as part of a full renovation.
The Old Grammar School in Camelford
A number of local schools – that were cleaned and repointed

Steam cleaning and Jet washing

We use a trailer-mounted Karcher commercial system to deliver these services. This comprises a commercial scale hot water system, enabling us to complete work quickly and efficiently, using a range of heads to suit the job.

With pressures up to 5000 psi / 350 bar, this system has proved its worth on building sites and in the municipal sector and on domestic projects where excellent results, efficiency and noise control are key.

Where the project involves large, areas such as patios, decking, and driveways including block paving, we recommend steam cleaning using our commercial flat surface cleaner. We use a soft wash system that may include the use of chemicals if appropriate to clean render, walls, and other vertical surfaces.