Onsite Shot Blasting Service
Mobile & Onsite Shot Blasting Contractors providing a specialist Shot Blasting Service for commercial and industrial projects nationwide.
Our teams deliver professional surface preparation both on-site across the UK and from our Coventry workshop.
SHOT BLASTING SERVICES
Professional shot blasting and surface preparation for industrial, commercial and specialist applications. London & UK Wide.
COVENTRY SHOT BLASTING FACILITY
Dedicated Coventry workshop facilities for controlled shot blasting of components, equipment and fabricated items.
ON-SITE & MOBILE SHOT BLASTING
UK-wide mobile shot blasting for structures, floors, steelwork and surfaces that need to be prepared on site.
BLASTING & PAINTING SERVICE
Complete preparation and finishing service, from shot blasting and surface preparation through to protective coatings and industrial painting.
HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANT
Professional site operations supported by appropriate RAMS, trained personnel and established health and safety procedures.
We are Specialist Onsite Shot Blasting Contractors :
Intercity Contractors provide professional shot blasting and surface preparation for industrial, commercial and specialist projects. From mobile on-site blasting of steelwork, structures and concrete to controlled blasting at our Coventry facility, we prepare a wide range of surfaces for restoration, protection and recoating.
Applications of Shotblasting:
Shot blasting is used to remove existing coatings, corrosion, rust and surface contamination while preparing the underlying material for its next treatment. It can be used across steelwork, concrete, brickwork, timber and other suitable surfaces on industrial and commercial sites, as well as for specialist restoration projects.
From structural steelwork and bridges to factory floors, machinery and building surfaces, professional shot blasting provides the clean, correctly prepared surface required for painting, protective coatings, repair or restoration.
Sandblasting vs Shot Blasting
Sandblasting is still a commonly used search term for abrasive surface preparation, although traditional blasting using silica-containing sand presents serious health risks and its use is heavily restricted. Modern professional contractors use alternative blasting media and techniques selected according to the surface, contamination and required finish.
Intercity Contractors primarily provide professional shot blasting and abrasive blasting services for industrial and commercial applications. Other specialist methods, including soda blasting and dry ice blasting, may be suitable for particular surfaces or projects. Speak to our team about your requirements and we can advise on the most appropriate surface preparation method.
PROFESSIONAL SURFACE PREPARATION
Shot Blasting & Surface Preparation
PREPARING SURFACES FOR THEIR NEXT TREATMENT
Shot blasting removes old paint, coatings, rust, corrosion and other surface contamination while creating a clean, prepared surface for its next stage of treatment.
Intercity Contractors provide professional surface preparation for steelwork, concrete and other suitable surfaces across industrial and commercial environments.
The blasting method and abrasive media can be selected around the condition of the existing surface and whether it is being prepared for painting, protective coatings, repair or restoration.
UK-WIDE MOBILE SHOT BLASTING
Professional shot blasting at your site.
ON-SITE INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Our mobile teams undertake professional shot blasting where structures, equipment and surfaces need to be prepared at their existing location.
We work across factories, warehouses, industrial sites, commercial properties, bridges, structural steelwork and other specialist environments throughout the UK.
Each project can be planned around site access, containment, operational requirements and the subsequent painting or protective coating system.
COVENTRY SHOT BLASTING FACILITY
Dedicated workshop shot blasting.
CONTROLLED OFF-SITE SURFACE PREPARATION
Our Coventry facility provides a dedicated environment for shot blasting items and components that can be transported away from site.
We work with fabricated steelwork, machinery components, gates, railings and a wide variety of specialist items requiring paint, rust or existing coatings to be removed.
Items can be returned following blasting or progressed through to painting and finishing by the Intercity Contractors team.
COMPLETE BLASTING & PAINTING SERVICE
From preparation to finished coating.
ONE CONTRACTOR FROM START TO FINISH
Shot blasting is often the first stage of a wider refurbishment or protective coating project. Intercity Contractors can manage the complete process from initial surface preparation through to priming, industrial painting and protective coatings.
Using one contractor provides continuity between preparation and application while reducing the need to coordinate separate specialist contractors.
Our team can assess the existing surface, required finish and operating environment before recommending an appropriate preparation and coating system.
SHOT BLASTING CONTRACTORS
Shot blasting expertise since 1997.
Intercity Contractors were established by founder Andrew Marshall in 1997 and have been providing professional shot blasting, surface preparation and industrial painting services for more than 25 years.
Today, our experienced teams undertake shot blasting projects across the UK, combining specialist surface preparation equipment, practical site experience and the capability to take projects through from initial blasting to protective coatings and industrial painting.
PLANNED AROUND YOUR OPERATIONS
Shot blasting with minimal disruption.
COORDINATED PROJECT DELIVERY
On-site shot blasting often needs to take place around production, staff, contractors, deliveries and normal site operations.
Our teams work with site managers and other contractors to establish access requirements, working areas, containment and appropriate project sequencing before work begins. Where required, larger projects can be completed in planned phases to help keep important areas operational.
Clear planning and communication help us complete the required surface preparation efficiently while minimising unnecessary disruption to your site.
HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANT
Taking the hassle out of the paperwork.
PROFESSIONAL SITE MANAGEMENT
Industrial shot blasting requires appropriate controls to protect operatives, other contractors and people working around the project area.
Our teams work to established health and safety procedures, with appropriate risk assessments and method statements prepared for the work being undertaken. Site access, containment, PPE, equipment and working arrangements can all be considered as part of the project planning process.
We work with site managers and principal contractors to provide the documentation and information required to integrate our work safely into the wider site.
CONSULTATION & QUOTATION
Let us assess your project.
CLEAR SCOPE, METHOD & COST
Every shot blasting project is different, so we start by understanding the surface, existing coatings or contamination, access requirements, size of the area and the finish you need to achieve.
Our team can assess the project and recommend an appropriate blasting and surface preparation approach, including any subsequent priming, protective coatings or industrial painting required.
We then provide a clear quotation based on the agreed scope of works, giving you a defined approach and cost before the project begins.
FROM ENQUIRY TO COMPLETION
1. SITE & PROJECT REVIEW
We assess the surface, existing coatings or contamination, access requirements, surrounding environment and the finish required from the shot blasting process.
2. SCOPE & PLANNING
The proposed works, blasting method, programme, access requirements and costs are agreed, with on-site projects planned around your operations and other contractors where necessary.
3. SHOT BLASTING & SURFACE PREPARATION
The appropriate abrasive blasting process is used to remove existing paint, coatings, rust, corrosion and surface contamination, preparing the substrate for its next stage of treatment.
4. PAINTING & PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Where required, prepared surfaces can progress directly to priming, industrial painting or protective coating systems, providing a complete preparation and finishing service.
5. INSPECTION & COMPLETION
Completed works are inspected against the agreed project requirements before handover, with working areas cleared and the prepared or coated surface ready for its intended use.
Our Recent Shot Blasting Projects
Borough High Street Window Painting – South London
- Commercial Painting, Industrial Painting, Shot Blasting
The Lancasters Lead Paint Removal – Central London
- Commercial Painting, Shot Blasting, Spray Painting
Oadby Plastics Factory Floor Painting – Leicester
- Floor Blasting, Floor Painting, Shot Blasting
Get In Touch
Contact our Sales Team today via the contact form or call us on 0800 3892331 discuss your requirements and get a quotation.
Shot Blasting FAQs
1. What types of shot blasting projects do you undertake?
Intercity Contractors provide professional shot blasting and surface preparation for a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial projects across London and throughout the UK.
Our work ranges from removing paint and coatings from brickwork, masonry and external surfaces on Georgian, Victorian and other period properties through to factories, structural steelwork, bridges, industrial equipment and specialist metalwork. We can also undertake surface preparation for marine and other specialist applications.
Every project is assessed individually so that the blasting method, abrasive media, access requirements and required finish can be considered before work begins.
2. Do you provide mobile and on-site shot blasting in London?
Yes. Intercity Contractors are experienced shot blasting contractors providing mobile and on-site services throughout London and across the UK.
Our teams can bring the required equipment to site, making the service suitable for buildings, structural steelwork, industrial facilities and other surfaces or structures that cannot practically be transported elsewhere.
We also operate our dedicated shot blasting facility in Coventry for components, fabricated items and other suitable work that can be transported to our workshop.
3. Can shot blasting remove paint, coatings, rust and corrosion?
Yes. Shot blasting and other abrasive blasting techniques can be used to remove existing paint, protective coatings, rust, corrosion and other surface contamination from a wide variety of suitable substrates.
This can include stripping painted brickwork and masonry, preparing structural and fabricated steelwork, restoring metal components and preparing industrial surfaces for a new protective coating system.
The correct approach depends on the substrate, its condition and the finish required. Our team can assess the surface and recommend an appropriate preparation method before work begins.
4. Can you paint or recoat the surface after shot blasting?
Yes. Intercity Contractors offer a comprehensive service extending beyond the initial shot blasting and surface preparation.
Once the existing paint, corrosion or coating has been removed, we can provide subsequent priming, industrial painting and protective coating services where required. This allows the preparation and recoating stages to be managed by the same contractor, helping maintain continuity between the exposed prepared surface and its new coating system.
We can discuss both the blasting and subsequent painting or coating requirements when preparing your quotation.
5. How do you manage health and safety on larger shot blasting projects?
Shot blasting requires careful management of equipment, abrasive media, dust, containment, access and the people working within and around the project area.
For commercial and industrial projects, Intercity Contractors can work directly with your site management or principal contractor team to establish the appropriate working arrangements before work begins. This can include relevant risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), access requirements, containment, PPE and coordination with other contractors and site activities.
Works can also be planned and phased around operational requirements where appropriate, helping minimise unnecessary disruption and delays while maintaining the required health and safety controls.