Surface Preparation and Industrial Cleaning

It is imperative that a surface be adequately prepared before a new coat or lining is applied – if it isn't, residual dirt or even micro-bacterial organisms can cause the new lining to fail.

In the case of residential structures, architectural features and statues, there is a significant aesthetic value to having your property cleaned and refurbished.

But regular cleaning will also help protect it from corrosion over time – especially in cities where air pollution is present.

Sui Generis' HydroPrep division specialises in industrial surface preparation and cleaning – from fine artwork to steel rigs.

What kinds of surface can you clean or prepare?

We can clean or prepare almost any surface, including chemically-resistant surfaces and containers which previously housed chemicals. On the residential side, we have experience cleaning and refurbishing valuable art and Grade I listed buildings – with all the care and precision they deserve.

Some of the surfaces we can prepare or clean include:

• Steel
• Metal alloys
• Concrete
• Plastic substrates
• Brickwork
• Stonework
• Timbers
• Marble
• Underwater surfaces.

Why use different methods for surface preparation?

Because different surfaces require different levels of scouring intensity to prepare.

Steam cleaning or pressure washing may be enough to clean a room or remove paint that's already chipping, but it won't do for a concrete container where chemicals have leeched into the structure.

This would require something harsher to remove, like ultra high pressure water jetting or our Liquabrade system.

Grit blasting is used to properly prepare metal surfaces, with different types of grit, including steel, glass and ceramic beads, garnet and even nutshells, depending on the surface.

Having all these methods at our disposal allows us to choose the right one for your surface, ensuring it is prepared but undamaged.

Are there other benefits to surface preparation from HydroPrep?

Yes. These are just some of the benefits of our surface preparation methods:

• Removal of paint, scale, corrosion and resins
• Removal of radioactive contaminants
• Underwater cleaning
• Can be used on delicate brickwork and statues
• Strict Health & Safety guidelines followed.

Does your work conform to regulations?

Yes. We adhere to stringent Health & Safety procedures required by the major construction contractors and blue chip companies we serve.

These not only protect our staff, but ensure any runoff from industrial cleaning or surface preparation is channeled, collected and disposed of safely and in accordance with both Health & Safety and pollution prevention guidelines.

For more details, just give us a call. Our free advice guide on spill containment contains lots of helpful information about the latest regulations and how we work.

Can you give me advice about my surfaces?

With pleasure. With some of the most experienced personnel in the industry, HydroPrep is the best place to come to for advice about your surfaces and how to keep them in top condition.

Call us on 01206 798 798 today and we'll arrange a free inspection of your site – and help you keep your infrastructure clean, long-lasting and safe.

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