Surface Preparation and Industrial Cleaning
Surface preparation specialistsWhen you need to prepare an industrial surface, clean an architectural feature, or restore a listed building, our surface preparation experts at Sui Generis are ready to help you achieve exceptional results. With decades of experience since first offering these specialist services in 1996, our highly skilled team is dedicated to providing industry-leading surface preparation and industrial cleaning solutions tailored precisely to your needs.
Cleaning without damaging
Major construction industry contractors and blue chip companies rely on us to clean and prepare surfaces to the highest quality standards while enforcing stringent Health & Safety precautions.
And our experience means we’ll find the right way to clean and restore delicate architectural features, including wood, stone, brick and marble – as well as any industrial surface – without damaging the good material beneath.
A technique for every surface
Whatever your surface, we can clean it or prepare it to your specifications. We do this using a variety of methods, including steam cleaning & pressure washing, ultra high pressure water jetting, blast cleaning and our own Liquabrade system.
We can adjust these and other methods for graffiti or paint removal, the restoration of valuable statues or even to clean large steel structures.
Our team will work thoroughly and efficiently to ensure minimum disruption to your facility or property so your surfaces are prepared or restored with minimum inconvenience.
The foundation of our surface preparation arsenal, this is most useful for cleaning surfaces that don’t require full preparation but just need a clean substrate over which a new coat can be applied. It’s safe, hygienic and often used for degreasing surfaces and the removal of bird droppings.
Blast cleaning is suitable for preparing most surface types, including steel, metal alloys, concrete and plastic substrates. Whether for decontamination or preparation for a new coating, skilled operatives use the right equipment and blasting media to deliver a high quality prepared surface.
With this method, water is forced through a rotating jet at up to 42,000 psi – strong enough to cut through concrete and other tough surfaces. Very effective in tough environments, UHP water jetting achieves the complete removal of coatings – making it an excellent option for lead-based paint removal. It’s also an accepted alternative to traditional dry preparation methods.
This is a system specifically designed for cleaning metal, stone, wood and similar materials. It generates a precisely controlled blend of abrasive and liquid expelled by compressed air in a low-pressure slurry. This can quickly scour coatings and encrustations at high pressure settings, while low pressure settings allow for more delicate work.
Your surface preparation & industrial cleaning guide
Over time, even the most durable surfaces can deteriorate. Paint fades, coatings chip, and dirt, soot, or chemical residue can accumulate — all of which contribute to corrosion, staining, or material failure. When this happens, effective cleaning and surface preparation become essential before applying any new coating, paint, or FRP lining system.
In industrial environments, this might involve removing lead-based paint, clearing bird fouling, or preparing steel or concrete for a composite lining. For each scenario, thorough preparation ensures the new system adheres properly and performs as expected.
Neglecting surface preparation risks more than aesthetics — it can cause new coatings to fail prematurely due to trapped dirt, moisture, or microbial contaminants. That’s why proper cleaning is not optional — it’s critical.
Even in residential or heritage environments, the benefits are clear. Cleaning architectural features, statues, and façades not only restores visual appeal but also protects against environmental damage — especially in urban areas where pollution accelerates surface decay.
We specialise in professional industrial cleaning and surface preparation — from precision work on fine artwork to large-scale operations on steel rigs and infrastructure. Whatever the application, we have the expertise to prepare your surfaces the right way — safely, thoroughly, and with lasting results.
5 good reasons to choose Sui Generis for your surface preparation…
- Experience – preparing surfaces since 1996
- Quality – state-of-the-art equipment
- Safety – strict Health & Safety procedures
- Adaptability – from corrugated iron to priceless art
- Service – 90% repeat custom rate