Industry-leading site protection and cleanup processes that ensure minimal disruption and maximum quality
At Commercial Shot Blasting we pride ourselves on our industry-leading preparation and cleanup. Shot blasting is only as good as the preparation and cleanup around it. If the site isn't properly protected, contained and cleaned down, you're left with dust, damage and disruption – no matter how well the actual blasting was done.
That's why we put as much focus on how we set up and leave a project as we do on the finish itself, whether it's a single component, a full structure or a commercial facility.
That starts with discussing the project with you and your individual requirements. Understanding the facility and what needs to be protected. Planning access, protection and waste management properly, agreeing how areas will be zoned off and how the work will be phased around other operations. Clear method statements and realistic timeframes give you visibility over what's happening on site, while our team keeps noise, dust and disruption under tight control.
To keep standards consistent on every job, we follow a fixed, four-stage process from the moment we arrive to the final sweep-up. Each stage is delivered methodically, using the right equipment, protective measures and on-site checks to keep everything controlled from start to finish.
A systematic approach that ensures predictable results, minimal mess and a site ready for the next phase of work
We start by isolating the work area, sealing it off as a controlled zone. Dust and media are contained from the outset so nothing escapes into adjoining spaces.
Heavy-duty sheeting and protection boards are laid where necessary, edges are taped and sealed, and safe access routes are established before any blasting starts.
Windows, glazing, polished surfaces and delicate fixtures are carefully masked, boarded and sealed. High-value items receive extra protection.
All spent media, dust and debris are thoroughly vacuumed, swept and bagged. Waste is removed from site and disposed of correctly, leaving surfaces ready for the next phase.
Shot blasting is naturally dusty at the point of impact, but we don't let that mess spread. We isolate the work area, sheet and seal floors and fixtures, protect windows and delicate items, then use extraction and industrial vacuums to control dust and spent media. When we leave, the work zone is cleaned down and ready for the next phase.
We lay heavy-duty sheeting and protection boards over all floors, then tape and seal the edges so nothing gets underneath. Safe walkways are set out before we start, protecting the original surface finish from start to finish.
Glazing is treated as high-risk. We mask and tape all frames, then board or double-sheet the glass so it's fully shielded from ricochet and dust. The same approach is used on mirrors, polished worktops, and any other delicate items in the blasting zone.
We ask that you remove small, fragile and personal items so we can work efficiently. Larger equipment or furniture can either be moved out or repositioned and sheeted by our team, depending on access and what's been agreed in advance.
All spent media, dust and debris are vacuumed, swept and bagged at the end of the job. We remove waste from site and dispose of it correctly, rather than leaving you to deal with piles of media and dust.
Yes. We phase the work, isolate specific areas and keep access routes as clear as possible. That means you can often continue operations in other parts of the facility while we're working.
Yes. Clean-down and handover are part of the service, not an optional extra. We vacuum, sweep and bag all visible media and dust in the work area, remove our protection materials and leave the surfaces ready for coating or the next phase of work.
It depends on the size and complexity of the job, but cleanup is built into our programme. A typical area will be cleaned down the same day the blasting is finished; larger projects are cleaned in phases so areas can be handed back progressively.
Contact us today to learn more about our preparation and cleanup processes, or to discuss your specific project requirements.
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