Do you suffer from a grey or dirty facade? Sandblasting and impregnating your facade prevents new pollution, gives your house a clean look and increases its value. Read all about the possibilities and costs here.
What does it cost to sandblast your facade?
Sandblasting costs an average of £10 to £17 per m². Actually, sandblasting is a confusing term, as no sand is used. Nowadays, there are many abrasives for cleaning a facade. Which one is used for your facade depends on the type of contamination. See the overview below for the average prices per project for a facade area of 60 m².
| Work | Average costs for a 60 m² facade |
|---|---|
| Sandblasting facade | £ 600 – £ 1.020 |
| Impregnating facade | £ 540 – £ 660 |
| Refacing grouting | £ 480 £ 720 |
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What is sandblasting?
Facade blasting is a cleaning technique in which your facade is cleaned by abrasive blasting. The most common ways are sandblasting, moisture blasting and mist blasting.
The name sandblasting came about because quartz sand used to be used. This has now been banned for decades because it released the harmful substance quartz. Nowadays, olivine sand or other abrasives containing up to 1% quartz sand are mainly used. The abrasive used depends on the type of pollution.
Sandblasting is a fairly hard way of blasting facades, as it uses coarse grains, unlike moisture blasting or mist blasting. Sandblasting is therefore very effective for stubborn dirt. This form of facade blasting is not suitable for fragile facades, as there is a risk of damaging your facade.
Price examples
Removal facade
By cleaning your facade, you give your house a neat appearance again. This increases the value of your house and reduces the chances of it being affected by moss, algae and other dirt. Having your facade cleaned costs an average of £600 to £1,020.
Long-term protection
Do you want to protect your house against new dirt for a longer period of time? Then we recommend having it impregnated. This will give your facade a protective layer, so to speak, that moisture and dirt cannot penetrate. The average cost of impregnating a 60 m² facade is between £480 and £720.
Replace grouting
When your grouting is outdated or damaged, moisture can get inside, leading to mould and leaks. In some cases, it may be useful to replace your grouting at the same time. A complete package including sandblasting, replacing the grouting and impregnating your facade will cost around £1,600 to £2,400.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of sandblasting?
Sandblasting is the most aggressive form of facade blasting compared to moisture and mist blasting. Read below which advantages and disadvantages this method of facade blasting has.
Advantages
- Cost-effective method of facade blasting
- Removes stubborn dirt
- Long-lasting results
Disadvantages
- Likelihood of damage
- Not suitable for all facades
How does the price structure of your facade sandblasting look?
The cost of having your facade sandblasted consists of the following components:
What choices do you have with sandblasting?
When you choose to sandblast your facade, you have a number of choices that you make together with the specialist.
Choice 1: Type of deposit
To avoid damaging your facade unnecessarily, it is important to pass on what type of deposit is involved. For example, cleaning graffiti requires a different abrasive blasting medium than cleaning greying. Because the price per abrasive varies, the price for the entire project will also differ.
Choice 2: Substrate
In addition, the type of substrate should be taken into account. Soft substrates will need to be treated with more caution than harder materials. The specialist will recommend the right abrasive for this.
Choice 3: Impregnation
In order to enjoy your clean façade for as long as possible, it is important to have it impregnated. A protective layer is then applied, preventing moisture and moss from affecting your facade. Having your facade impregnated costs between £8 and £12 per m².
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Frequently asked questions
Sandblasting an average terraced house with a facade area of 60 m² costs £600 to £1,020. Curious about the exact cost? Then request multiple facade cleaning quotes for your project.
Sandblasting your facade costs around £10 to £17 per m². The total cost depends on the surface area of your facade and the labour costs of the specialist.
The former sandblasting with quartz sand was indeed banned because too much of the harmful substance quartz was released. Nowadays, sandblasting is no longer done with quartz sand, but only with abrasive containing less than 1% quartz. As a result, it is no longer harmful and no longer banned.
