Graffiti removal FAQs

Professional graffiti removal services are a crucial solution in the fight against antisocial behaviour and keeping neighbourhoods looking their best. This type of vandalism can appear overnight, covering previously spotless surfaces to leave a negative impression of your property.

Here are some of the answers to the most frequently asked questions about graffiti removal to help you understand your options.

Why is graffiti removal important?

Graffiti isn’t just unsightly – it can lead to other issues too. Whether it’s a home, business or public building, unwanted spray paint and tagging can affect reputations, reduce property values and attract more vandalism (‘copycat tagging’). It can even dissuade customers from using a business and potentially breach the lease agreement you have with your landlord.

Why is graffiti hard to remove?

Graffiti is often applied using spray paint or permanent ink, which have been designed to quickly bond with external surfaces. The longer the graffiti stays, the deeper it soaks into porous materials like brick, concrete and wood. Moreover, if you use the wrong chemical or method to remove it, you can cause staining, discolouration and permanent surface damage.

What’s the best way to remove graffiti?

Professional graffiti removal is the best way to effectively remove spray paint from external walls, paths, picnic tables and other hard surfaces. At Jet Wash Surrey, we specialise in safe and effective graffiti removal using professional-grade equipment. With years of training and experience, we know how to strike the right balance of pressure washing, detergent use and surface knowledge. This means adjusting our technique to the surface and level of graffiti. What’s good for a robust brick wall isn’t going to be suitable for cleaning listed buildings, for example.

How expensive is it to remove graffiti?

Graffiti removal costs will vary from case to case, depending on the size and complexity of the affected area, the type of surface, the level of paint staining, and accessibility. In some cases, a single visit is enough to restore the surface, keeping costs low. The best way to find out how much graffiti removal costs is to get a free quote from a professional company like Jet Wash Surrey.

Who is responsible for removing graffiti?

If graffiti appears on a private property, it’s usually a homeowner’s responsibility to remove it. For commercial premises, you can contact your landlord or the business owner about arranging graffiti removal for you. Local councils will usually be responsible if you need to report graffiti in public spaces like street signs and lamp posts. At Jet Wash Surrey, we’re hired by both private and commercial clients, conducting fast and hassle-free graffiti cleaning.

When should graffiti be removed?

Getting rid of graffiti as soon as possible is the most effective way to restore surfaces and prevent paint from setting in deeper. Prompt graffiti removal shows your property is closely monitored and cared for, which can actually act as a deterrent for further vandalism and repeat offences. Call us today for same or next-day graffiti removal.