Brick Blast Cleaning.
Victorian terraces, mill buildings, Accrington NORI engineering brick. We match the method to the brick, not the other way round.
- specialist-trained operators
- Method-matched to your surface
What Is Brick Blast Cleaning?
Brick blast cleaning is the controlled removal of paint, render, graffiti, soot and biological staining from brickwork using the softest media that will actually shift the coating. Brick hardness varies massively — a soft Georgian facing brick and a Hyndburn NORI engineering brick sit at opposite ends of the scale and need completely different pressures, dwell times and abrasives.
Brick Types We Work On
Victorian Terrace Brick
Engineering / Accrington Brick
Modern Facing Brick
What We Remove
- Old masonry paint and emulsion
- Cement render and pebbledash
- Graffiti — without ghosting into the pores
- Soot and pollution staining
- Efflorescence and salt bloom
- Biological growth, algae and lichen
Methods We Use (Matched to Brick Hardness)
Default for soft terrace brick: low-pressure soda blasting or superheated steam. For hard engineering brick (Accrington NORI, Staffordshire Blue): controlled fine abrasive. Every facade gets a test patch first so you see the finish before we commit to the whole job.
Repointing & Restoration Add-Ons
Once cleaned, tired pointing shows up quickly. We work with a small network of trusted lime and cement-mortar pointing crews across the region and can bring one in as a follow-on, or hand the job back to your builder ready to point.
Areas We Cover
Every borough of Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is brick blast cleaning safe for old Victorian terraces?
Yes — provided the method matches the brick. Victorian facing brick is generally soft and wants low-pressure soda blasting or superheated steam, not high-pressure dry abrasive. We test on an unobtrusive patch first so you can see the finish before we commit.
Can you remove paint from brick without damaging it?
Yes, in almost all cases. Old masonry paint is a common job for us — usually a gentle chemical soak to soften the coating, followed by low-pressure soda or superheated steam to lift it out of the pores. Done right, the brick underneath is left intact.
Do you repoint after cleaning?
Not directly, but cleaning almost always shows up tired pointing. We work with a small network of trusted lime and cement-mortar pointing crews and can either bring one in as a follow-on or hand the job back to your builder ready to point.
Get a quote for brick cleaning
Send us a couple of photos and a postcode. We'll come out, survey the property, and put a written price in your hand within days — not weeks.