Sandblasting · Los Angeles, CA
Sandblasting in Los Angeles, CA
Mobile blasting for the stains, coatings and paint that pressure washing leaves behind, done at your property.
- 5.0 on 107 Google reviews
- Licensed & insured, CSLB #1152154
- Area
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- From our Chino shop
- 35 miles, about 40 minutes off-peak
- Best for
- Stains and coatings washing cannot remove
- Licensed & insured
- CSLB #1152154
Los Angeles has a lot of old concrete. Station pads poured decades ago, parking lots restriped five times, block walls carrying layers of paint. When hot water has done all it can, blasting takes the surface back.
We bring the equipment to you. Most of our blasting is on commercial sites: fuel island pads, stalls with deep oil staining, striping removal before a new layout, and graffiti that has soaked into masonry.
Contained work on tight sites
City lots are close to cars, glass and neighbors. We screen the work area, protect what is nearby and vacuum up the spent media before we leave. We usually wash first and blast only the areas that need it, which keeps cost and dust down.
Local conditions in Los Angeles
Most of the year it does not rain here, so oil, tire dust and freeway soot build up for months and then turn slick with the first storm. Ficus trees along older commercial streets drop fruit that stains sidewalks dark, and jacarandas leave a sticky layer of blossoms every spring. West of the 405 and down by the harbor, the marine layer keeps concrete damp and adds salt. Over the hill in the Valley, summer runs far hotter and cooks drips into the slab at fuel islands and drive-thrus. Truck routes near the port and the rail yards add diesel film to walls and canopies.
Storm drains in most of the city run untreated to the Los Angeles River or Ballona Creek and out to the ocean, and Harbor area drains reach the port. We block the inlets and recover our wash water so none of it goes down a drain.
What the service covers in Los Angeles
Sandblasting: what we clean
Common jobs
- Deep oil and rust stains in concrete
- Old parking lot striping and curb paint
- Paint and coatings on masonry and metal
- Graffiti that has soaked into block
- Surface prep before sealing, coating or striping
Where we work in Los Angeles
Los Angeles districts on our routes
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Downtown and South Park
High-rise garages, hotel entries and plaza sidewalks that collect gum, tire dust and stains from constant foot traffic.
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Arts District
Converted warehouses, restaurant patios and old loading docks with decades of oil in the concrete and regular graffiti.
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Hollywood
Tourist sidewalks, nightlife storefronts and parking lots along Hollywood and Sunset boulevards, with gum, spills and tagging every week.
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Koreatown
Dense strip malls and stacked parking decks along Western, Vermont and Wilshire with restaurant grease and heavy turnover.
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San Fernando Valley
Ventura Boulevard retail, Van Nuys auto dealers and Sun Valley industrial yards, where summer heat bakes oil into concrete.
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Harbor area
San Pedro and Wilmington truck yards, container lots and fuel stops coated in diesel soot and salt air.
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Sandblasting before & after
Our own job photos
Recent sandblasting work
5.0 stars on 107 Google reviews
What customers say
Pressurize Washing Systems knocked it out of the park. They did an outstanding job power washing and deep cleaning our gas stations and car washes—canopies, store exterior, windows, floors, even stubborn gum that’s usually impossible to get rid of. The sites looked noticeably brighter and more professional the same day. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and clearly know what they’re doing. If you care about curb appeal, brand standards, and keeping your properties looking top-tier, these guys are a no-brainer. Highly recommend.
Arian Z. Google review · Gas stations & car washes I recently had my gas station pressure washed by Pressurize Washing Systems, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their communication was excellent from start to finish, and they were very accommodating with my schedule, which made the whole process seamless. The attention to detail really stood out they didn’t miss a thing, and the station looks incredibly clean and refreshed. You can tell they take pride in their work. Overall, great service and a great experience. I will definitely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high quality pressure washing.
Kameron A. Google review · Gas station It’s been awhile since I have seen my site this clean. This guys know what they are doing and are professional. 10/10. Really recommend to gas station sites
Gursharan S. Google review · Gas station
How a job with us goes
Clean concrete in three steps
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Walk it
Send photos or have Jorge walk the site. We measure, look at the staining and the drains, and clean a free test patch so you can see the result on your own concrete.
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Quote it
You get a written scope and price with no hidden costs, plus our license and insurance certificate. Pick a one-time clean or a recurring route.
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Wash it
The crew arrives after hours, cones off the area, pre-treats, hot washes and recovers the water. You get before and after photos in the morning.
Los Angeles FAQs
Sandblasting in Los Angeles: your questions
Do you offer mobile sandblasting in Los Angeles?
Yes. All of our blasting is mobile and done on site, at commercial and industrial properties across Los Angeles County.
Can sandblasting remove old parking lot lines?
Yes. It is one of the cleanest ways to remove old striping and curb paint before a lot is laid out again.
How far is your crew from Los Angeles, and do you cover the whole city?
Our yard is in Chino, about 35 miles east of Downtown and roughly 40 minutes on the 60 or the 10 at night. We work the whole city, including the Valley, Hollywood, the Westside and the Harbor area. San Pedro and the west Valley are longer drives, so we schedule those as planned overnight jobs.
What is the difference between sandblasting and pressure washing?
Pressure washing cleans the surface with water and heat. Sandblasting uses abrasive media to remove a thin layer of the surface itself, which takes off stains, paint and rust that water cannot.
Will sandblasting damage my concrete?
Done correctly it leaves a clean, slightly textured surface. We test a small area first and adjust the media and pressure to the concrete.
Can you remove parking lot striping?
Yes. Blasting is one of the cleanest ways to remove old lines and curb paint before a new layout is painted.
Sandblasting in other areas
Other services in Los Angeles
Related services
- Gas Station Cleaning Fuel islands, canopies, forecourts and store fronts. Our most requested service and the one we know best.
- Parking Lot Cleaning Stalls, drive aisles and curbs. Oil, tire marks and gum gone before the first car arrives.
- Graffiti Removal Tags removed from block walls, stucco, signs, glass and concrete, usually within a day.
- Post-Construction Dust, mud, slurry and overspray removed so a new site is ready for opening day.
Sandblasting in Los Angeles, done overnight
Free quote and a free on-site demo. Open daily, 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM.