One mobile laser, many kinds of job
Fast. Precise. Mobile.
Under the hood it's always the same process — a pulsed laser ablating whatever's on the surface, while leaving what's underneath largely untouched. What that looks like in practice depends on the job:
What we remove
If it's sitting on a surface you want to keep, there's a good chance the laser can lift it off and leave what's underneath intact.
Rust and corrosion
Back to bare, sound metal, ready to paint, weld or leave as it is.
Paint and coatings
Old paint and failed coatings stripped without grit or chemical stripper.
Varnish and timber finishes
Lifted from timber without sanding away the detail underneath.
Mould and grime
Off timber, stone, brick and render, with no scrubbing and no chemicals.
Graffiti
Ink and spray paint lifted from brick, concrete and metal without scarring the surface.
Fire and smoke damage
Soot and smoke staining cleaned from steel, timber and masonry.
Agriculture & horticulture
Working farm gear, cleaned without stopping the farm.
Rust, corrosion and old paint removed from machinery and equipment at your shed, yard or workshop. No freighting gear off-farm, no waiting on a workshop slot, and no blasting grit left in the paddock.
- Tractors, trailers and loaders
- Ploughs, discs, blades and buckets
- Gates, yards and troughs
- Sheds, frames and structural steel
- Vineyard and orchard equipment
- Lifestyle-block gear and old tools
Small jobs welcome
Smaller items can be dropped off to us instead of booking a callout.
Marine & waterfront
From hulls to wharves, back to a sound surface.
Corrosion, marine growth and tired coatings cleaned where they are — on your boat, at the berth or on the hardstand, and on the wharf, jetty and pontoon steelwork itself. There's no grit or chemical to contain near the water, and it's precise enough to work right beside paint you want to keep.
- Keels, shafts and rudder fittings
- Trailers, rollers and cradles
- Deck hardware, rigging and engine parts
- Stainless and bronze fittings
- Wharves, jetties and pontoons
- Gangways, ladders and boat ramps
- Bollards and mooring hardware
- Marina and boatyard equipment
Marinas, councils and asset owners
We can plan work around opening hours and public access, cordon off a safe work area, and trial a section first so you can see the result before the full job goes ahead.
A note on antifoul
Laser cleaning may not be suitable on antifoul. If your job involves an antifouled surface, talk to us first.
Timber & furniture
Strip old finishes, keep the character.
Paint, varnish and old finishes lifted from antique furniture, doors, mantels and joinery. No sanding or scraping rounding off carved detail, and no chemical stripper soaking into the grain. Fitted joinery is cleaned in place, and smaller pieces can be dropped off to us.
- Antique and painted furniture
- Carvings, mouldings and turned work
- Doors, mantels and staircases
- Panelling and window frames
- Hardwood beams and features
- Smoke-stained timber
Before we start
Timber needs more care than metal. We test a hidden spot first, work at low power, keep the laser moving and keep a fire watch afterwards. Finishes from before about 1980 can contain lead, so we test them first.
Straight answers
CCA-treated timber and MDF aren't suitable for laser cleaning, and fine veneers need extra care. If laser isn't right for your piece, we'll tell you straight away.
Restoration & heritage
Gentle on what's underneath.
Blasting, sanding and chemical stripping can all permanently damage older or irreplaceable pieces. The laser removes the contaminant layer — paint, varnish, soot or rust — and is designed to leave the original timber, stone or metal, and its detail, intact.
- Antique furniture and carved timber
- Fireplace surrounds and stonework
- Heritage ironwork, gates and railings
- Classic vehicle chassis, panels and parts
- Castings, hinges and decorative metalwork
- Heritage joinery and mouldings
- Memorials, monuments and council assets
- Mould and graffiti on brick and stone
Heritage and council assets
We're happy to work alongside your conservator or heritage adviser, and to trial a small area first so everyone can see the result before the full job goes ahead.
Timber and delicate surfaces
Timber and soft stone need a lighter touch. We trial a hidden spot first, work at low power and keep a fire watch after timber work. Finishes from before about 1980 can contain lead, so we test those first.
Automotive, commercial and more
We also work on vehicles, commercial sites, homes and industrial plant.
Automotive and classic cars
Rust removal ahead of restoration or repaint on chassis rails, panels, brackets and engine parts, with no blasting media working its way into seams and cavities.
Commercial and trade
Structural steel, fixtures, signage and fabricated parts cleaned or prepped on site, for builders, fabricators and hospitality or retail fit-outs, without shutting the site down.
Around the home
Gates, fences, roofing and outdoor steelwork. Rust and old coatings off, with no blasting media left on your lawn or in the garden.
Industrial plant and equipment
Corrosion, coatings and fire or smoke damage cleaned from plant and equipment, without pulling machinery apart to do it.
What we don't take on
Some jobs aren't a good fit for laser cleaning, or for us. If yours is one of them, we'll tell you straight away and point you to someone who can help.
More on what laser can and can't doCCA-treated timber and MDF
Preservative-treated timber and some wood composites aren't suitable for laser cleaning.
Asbestos
We don't take on asbestos work. Anything that may contain asbestos needs a licensed asbestos professional.
Lead paint and some older coatings
These need specialist handling. We test first and tell you straight away if that's what we find.
Very large areas of heavy, even rust
On big, robust steel surfaces, blasting can be quicker and cheaper. We'll tell you if that's the case.
Got a job in mind?
Send us a photo and we'll tell you straight whether laser is right for it, with a free written estimate.