Graffiti Removal

Call Today For A Free Quote

logo 0423 298 127

How do you avoid Graffiti?

Blank Walls And Fences On Commercial Properties Attract Graffiti As Do Corner Fences On Residential Properties.

Decrease and avoid graffiti by adopting the following:

• Appropriate garden planting is one of the cheapest and most effective ways of avoiding graffiti. Use fast growing vines or bushes or spiky plants such as bougainvillea.

• Install sprinkler systems along garden beds, set to start during times that graffitists are active

• Install sensor lighting to deter graffitists.

• Use darker colored materials rather lighter.

• Use textured or rough surfaces to make it difficult to apply paint or felt tip pen.

• Use high density, low absorbancy materials such as hard burnt bricks.

• Use anti-graffiti coatings in high-risk areas to ensure easy removal.

• Segregate large areas with a series of surface breaks to minimise flow and continuity for the graffitists.

• A variety of coatings is available to make removal easier. Check with your local paint shop to ensure the finish meets your specific needs. Some coatings are safe for home use where others are extremely toxic and should only be applied by a graffiti removal expert contractor, such as DCM, Doig’s Cleaning & Maintenance.

• Maintain your property: Poorly maintained properties attract graffiti

• Adequately designed fences make effective barriers to graffiti.

When And How Do You Remove Graffiti?

• Removal within 24 hours is ideal. It is physically easier to remove and gives the graffitist a clear message that their ‘tag’ will have a limited exposure time. Leaving graffiti on your property only attracts more graffiti.

• Painting out graffiti may be the most efficient and cost effective option and may reduce repeated graffiti on yourproperty. Sealants wil prevent the graffiti from “bleeding” through after painting. Dark colours attract less graffiti.

NB: People living in Heritage Overlay areas will need to discuss removal and prevention options with the Planning Department of their local Council.

• Removal is not always easy, particularly if the graffiti has been there for along time or is on a porous surface, such as brickwork. Before attempting to remove graffiti check with your local paint shop to select an appropriate solvent. As solvents may cause damage to the environment, use non –toxic products when removing graffiti or applying coatings.

What Else Can You Do?

• Report graffiti to the Police as willful damage.

• Attach a photo of the graffiti to the report to assist Police in identifying the offender.

• Attach removal costs to the report to facilitate claiming restitution in court or to make an insurance claim.

• Report graffiti on government owned property owned by VicRoads or transport, gas and electricity companies, using the ‘faults’ number displayed on the property or listed in the telephone book.

You Can Reduce Graffiti By:

• Avoiding It In The First Place

• Removing It Promptly

• Reporting It To The Police

What Is Graffiti?

Graffiti is marking of another person’s property without their consent. The materials commonly used to graffiti are spray paint cans, felt tipped pens and sharp instruments used to etch messages into glass.

Graffiti is a prominent part of teenage culture and usually takes one of three forms:

• The ‘tag’- quick scrawl representing nicknames or initials of the graffitist

• The ‘piece’- a mural, generally applied to a surface over a period of time

• The political or social comment

Who Does It And Why?

Graffitists can be any age, although most are in their teenage years. They operate as groups or as individuals usually within their own neighbouhoods, but can travel distances to apply their graffiti ‘tag’.

Graffitists come from a range of backgrounds and have different motivations. They may be driven by boredom, self-expression or risk taking behavior . ‘Tags’ and ‘pieces’ provide publicity and credibility for graffitists.

Enquire today for more information or to book a service

Approved service providers for

Make an Enquiry

While focusing on the detail of the everyday clean we endeavour to give the customer more than they expect.

So for all your garden maintenance, carpet clean & Window cleaning needs, call Steve today for a quality service!

logo 0423 298 127 Email Us