Work Type: Shot Blasting

The Hive at Kew Gardens Framework Refurbishment – London

The team at Intercity Contractors have recently started a new job at London’s infamous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. We are refurbishing the steel framework of The Hive structure by removing the previous coating and applying a new one in its place.   The Hive is a geometric aluminium lattice installation

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White Collar Factory Column Refurbishment – Central London

To aid the restoration of the White Collar Factory in London, the main restoration contractors Multiplex sourced Intercity Contractors to refurbish the structural columns within the building. The White Collar Factory, situated on Old Street Roundabout is surrounded by Shoreditch, Hoxton and Clerkenwell along with other neighbouring villages.  Home to

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Phipps Bridge Restoration – South London

Phipps Bridge is a World War II Bailey Bridge located in South London now open for use for the general public. A Bailey Bridge is a type of portable, pre-fabricated, truss bridge. It was developed by the British during World War II for military use and saw extensive use by

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1980 Aston Martin

Many layers of paint applied over the years meant that sanding it down would not have been a practical option, so the decision was made to shot blast the bodywork on this beautiful old Aston Martin. As it is built from aluminium, which is a relatively soft metal, this was

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1977 Jaguar

After the engine on this Jaguar caught fire, extensive repairs were necessary before it could once again be deemed roadworthy. The whole engine bay was cleaned out and Bead Blasted back to virgin metal.

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Brick Restoration in Warwickshire | Intercity Contractors

The gateway to this property was constructed from reclaimed bricks, which originally gave a somewhat rough, ‘untidy’ look. After Grit blasting, a much smoother and neater finish helped to create an aesthetically appealing entrance. At the same address, a luxurious ‘Wendy House’ was created from reclaimed bricks which were then

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Offices, King’s Cross, London

Previously an old industrial building which has now been converted into modern office accommodation, this property required extensive renovation. Intercity operatives removed the old plasterwork and blasted the walls to reveal a smooth brick finish which has been retained as an architectural feature.

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