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A tag on a garden wall, shopfront or side return can appear overnight. The longer it stays, the deeper the paint soaks into the brick. We remove graffiti from brick, stone and concrete across South London, from Brixton and Streatham to Peckham and Croydon. We use products chosen to lift the paint without harming the wall underneath.
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Get in touch with Brick Cleaning South London to discuss your project and request a free quote.
Homeowners
Front walls, side returns, garden walls and garages.
Shops and high street businesses
Shopfronts, shutter surrounds and side walls.
Landlords and property managers
Blocks of flats, bin stores, car park walls and communal areas.
Schools, churches and community buildings
Boundary walls and entrances.
We look at what the graffiti is and what it is on before choosing how to remove it.
The most common type. It sits on the surface at first, but soaks into porous brick over time, so fresh tags come off more easily than old ones.
The ink in marker pens can be absorbed deep into brick and stone. It often needs a different product from spray paint.
Old London stock and other soft bricks absorb paint readily and are easily damaged. They need the gentlest approach.
Stone sills, pillars, steps and concrete walls each react differently to removal products, so the method is matched to the surface. Stone cleaning
Old cover-up patches have to be stripped along with the graffiti underneath. Paint removal
Painting over a tag is quick, but it only hides the problem. The patch of fresh paint rarely matches the wall. As it weathers, the graffiti can start to show through again, and every repaint adds another layer that will one day need stripping.
Scrubbing or blasting it off yourself carries its own risk. The wrong product or too much pressure can damage the face of the brick or drive the paint deeper into it, leaving a permanent shadow. Removing graffiti properly, and soon, gives the best chance of a clean wall.
We look at the type of graffiti, how long it has been there, the surface and the access, then send a clear quote.
Windows, doors, paving, planting and neighbouring surfaces are covered before we start.
A removal product suited to the paint and the surface is applied and worked into the graffiti, then rinsed off. Stubborn areas get further treatment rather than a harsher method.
We check the area in daylight for any remaining shadow, treat it if needed, and clear the site.
Graffiti is often found on walls that have been neglected, or that have already been scrubbed, blasted or painted over. If we find damage, we explain it and quote for the fix, so the whole wall is put right.
A cleaned patch can look brighter than the dirty wall around it. A wider clean gives an even finish. Brick cleaning
Old or damaged mortar joints hold paint and grime. Repointing them gives a clean, even wall. Pointing and repointing
Bricks damaged by vandalism or past removal attempts can be cut out and replaced with matching ones. Brickwork repair and restoration
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Each job is priced individually. The main factors are
Size of the area
One small tag, or a whole wall.
Type of paint or ink
Spray paint, marker or a mix.
How long it has been there
Older graffiti has soaked further into the surface.
The surface
Soft brick, hard brick, stone or concrete.
Cover-up paint
Any patches that need stripping as well.
Access
Height, and whether a tower is needed.
Your quote sets out each part, so you know what you are paying for before we start.
Take a look at walls and buildings we have cleared of graffiti across South London.
We know the brick and stone used on homes, shops and blocks across South London.
Brick and stone are all we work on, so the method suits the surface.
We use the mildest method that will remove the graffiti, not the fastest.
We remove the graffiti rather than painting over it.
Cleaning, repointing and repairs are planned together when they are needed.
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Send us a photo of the graffiti and tell us where it is. We will recommend the right approach and send you a clear quote.
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On most walls the graffiti comes off cleanly. On very porous brick, or graffiti that has been there a long time, a faint shadow can remain. We will tell you at the assessment if that is likely, and treat any shadow before we finish.
Paint rarely matches the wall, the graffiti can show through as it weathers, and every new coat is another layer to strip later. Removing it properly gives a better and longer-lasting result.
As soon as you can. Fresh paint sits closer to the surface and is easier to remove. Over weeks and months, it soaks deeper into the brick.
You can try on a small, fresh tag with a product made for masonry. Test it on a hidden spot first. Avoid wire brushes and high-pressure washers, which can damage the brick face and push the paint deeper. For larger areas or soft brick, a specialist is the safer choice.
Yes. We remove graffiti from stone and concrete as well as brick, and match the method to each surface. Stone cleaning