MD Shotblasting Services offers tailored sand blasting in Newcastle for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Sand blasting, or abrasive blasting, uses compressed air to fire fine abrasive at a surface, wearing away dirt, paint and roughness to leave a clean finish.
Where shot blasting is for heavy metalwork, sand blasting is the gentler option. It suits brick, stone and timber, which make up so much of the city’s housing.
Sand blasting in Newcastle for painted brick
Tyneside flats in Heaton, Sandyford, Fenham and Arthur’s Hill are often painted over, sometimes several times. Over the years the paint cracks and peels, and it can trap moisture in the brickwork. We strip it back to the original brick, which can be left natural or re-pointed.
Sandstone fronts and period homes
Newcastle’s older buildings use a lot of local sandstone. In areas like Jesmond, soot and grime have darkened it over the decades. Careful cleaning with fine abrasive at low pressure lifts the dirt without damaging the stone’s face.
Grainger Town and other central areas contain many listed buildings. Cleaning them may need listed building consent from Newcastle City Council, so check before booking. We can provide method details for your application.
Exposed brick and beams indoors
Exposed brick walls, chimney breasts and beams are popular in city homes and warehouse conversions, including around the Ouseburn. We sand blast plaster residue and paint off interior brick and timber, sheeting up the room and containing the dust.
The benefits of sand blasting in Newcastle
- A smooth, clean finish ready for sealing or painting
- Longer-lasting surfaces, as harmful deposits are removed
- Quick results, even on large walls
- Old paint removed without chemical strippers
Need metal blasting instead? See shot blasting in Newcastle. You can also read our main sandblasting service page.
Nearby areas we also cover
Our sand blasting team also works across Gateshead and Washington, and throughout the wider North East.
Frequently asked questions
Can you remove paint from a Tyneside flat?
Yes. We regularly strip paint from Tyneside flats and terraces, using an abrasive suited to the brick so its face is not damaged.
Do I need permission to sand blast a listed building in Newcastle?
It may need listed building consent from Newcastle City Council. Check before work starts, and we can supply method details to support your application.
Can you sand blast interior brick walls?
Yes. We sheet up and contain the dust, then clean down fully. Exposed brick walls, chimney breasts and beams are common jobs.
How much does sand blasting in Newcastle cost?
It depends on the area, surface and access. We offer free quotes, usually from photos and rough measurements.
Need sand blasting in Newcastle?
Send us a photo of the wall or fireplace for a free quote.
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