Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Surface Cleaning Experts
Established in 1973, Abrasive Air has built a reputation as a trusted family-run business specialising in blast and chemical cleaning solutions. Our expertise spans the removal of coatings from metal, wood, stone, and brickwork, with services tailored to both large-scale commercial projects and domestic needs. We employ advanced techniques such as Torc and Doff systems for stone and brickwork cleaning, high-pressure washing for office blocks, and steam cleaning for timber decking. Our team, led by M. R and AJ Hogg, brings decades of experience working with clients ranging from local councils to English Heritage. We prioritise reliability and quality, evidenced by our extensive portfolio of completed projects across the UK.Our dual on-site and off-site service ensures flexibility to meet client requirements. Committed to maintaining industry standards, we deliver professional results for tasks from graffiti removal to fire-damaged building restoration. Our photographic records of past contracts demonstrate our capability to handle complex cleaning challenges. As a recommendation-driven business, we focus on client satisfaction through precise execution and technical expertise. Our services extend to protective coating applications for metal structures, ensuring long-term durability.
Services
Stone Blasting
Metal Blasting
Wood Cleaning
Brick Cleaning
High Pressure Washing
Steam Cleaning
Graffiti Removal
Coating Application
Heritage Restoration
Fire Damage Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 50+ years' experience in blast cleaning
- Specialists in heritage restoration for historic buildings
- Offer both on-site and off-site cleaning solutions
- Serve clients from English Heritage to domestic customers
- Use advanced Torc/Doff systems for delicate surface cleaning
Services
Stone Blasting
Specialist stone cleaning using Torc/Doff systems removes coatings and graffiti without damaging historic or delicate surfaces. Ideal for listed buildings and heritage sites. Our technicians adjust pressure and abrasives to preserve original textures while achieving thorough cleaning.
Metal Blasting
Comprehensive metal surface preparation removes rust, old paint, and contaminants from steel structures, machinery, and architectural features. We apply protective coatings post-blasting to extend metal lifespan in industrial and commercial settings.
Wood Cleaning
Restoration of old wooden beams and treatment of new timber using steam and chemical processes. Services include paint removal, grain exposure, and surface preparation for both structural and decorative wood elements.
Brick Cleaning
Gentle cleaning of brick surfaces using controlled blasting techniques. Removes soot, paint splatter, and weathering stains while maintaining brick integrity. Suitable for both modern and historic brickwork.
High Pressure Washing
Commercial-grade pressure washing for office blocks, pathways, and public spaces. Removes chewing gum, oil stains, and general grime from hard surfaces while maintaining environmental compliance with waste water management.
Questions
What surfaces can Abrasive Air clean?
We clean metal, wood, stone, and brickwork surfaces using blast and chemical methods.
Do you work on heritage buildings?
Yes, we specialise in restoring historic structures for clients including English Heritage.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK from our St Albans base.
Can you remove graffiti?
Yes, we use specialist techniques to remove graffiti from stone, brick, and metal surfaces.
Do you offer on-site services?
We provide both on-site and off-site cleaning solutions depending on project requirements.
How do you handle delicate surfaces?
We use Torc/Doff systems for gentle cleaning of sensitive stone and brickwork surfaces.
