Graffiti removal
Graffiti removal in Berlin and Brandenburg – by laser, without chemicals
For property managers, businesses and owners. We take the paint off layer by layer and leave the surface underneath intact.
from €590up to 5 m², incl. VAT · Businesses: annual contract €4,900 excl. VAT
Free 30 × 30 cm test patch – no result, no invoice.
We are taking enquiries now. On-site work starts in January 2027.
We remove graffiti from render, brick, concrete, natural stone and metal with a pulsed laser – in Berlin, Potsdam and Brandenburg. Up to 5 m² costs a flat €590 including VAT. No chemical residue and no blasting grit are left behind, only dust in the extraction filter.
The trouble with solvents and grit
A tag on a courtyard gate or across a shopfront takes seconds to spray. Remove it with solvent and you often see a ghost afterwards: the paint has soaked into the pores. Acidic cleaners react with the binder in the render and can form salts.
Sandblasting takes the paint off – along with part of the surface. Brick loses its fired skin, mortar joints get washed out, and the wall gets dirty faster than before.
A laser works differently. The dark paint absorbs the energy and breaks up into fine particles, which the extraction nozzle at the head catches. We go over the area until the paint is gone and stop once the original surface shows.
The laser at work
Footage from our trainingWhich surfaces it works on
Suitable surfaces
- Render and concrete – works well, even on rough surfaces
- Brick – works well; we can leave the patina if you prefer
- Granite – works very well
- Metal: steel, galvanised surfaces, aluminium – works very well, the zinc layer stays
- Wood – possible if the paint has not soaked deep into the grain
Only after a test, or not at all
- Sandstone – only damp and after a test
- Marble and limestone – only after a test, as the stone can turn yellowish
- Blue and very light paint – absorbs the energy poorly; the test shows whether it works
- Plastic, such as window frames or signs – we do not clean it
What graffiti removal costs
Prices include VAT. Included: travel within Berlin (zone 1), fencing, extraction, dust disposal. Property managers can take an annual contract: 12 visits a year, response within 48 hours, up to 5 m² per visit – €4,900 a year excl. VAT.
| up to 5 m² | €590 flat |
| 5–15 m² | €59 per m², minimum €590 |
| over 15 m² | quote after a site visit |
| Anti-graffiti coating afterwards | €19 per m² |
How the job runs
Photo
A photo of the area, the postcode, the rough size.
Fixed price
Within 24 hours on working days.
Date
At short notice for property managers on an annual contract.
Cleaning
Fencing, laser, extraction – the pavement stays clean.
Report
Before and after photos, area, time spent. For your records or your insurer.
Limits – and when we say no
- Above 15 m² we only quote after a site visit. We do not clean whole façades – other methods are more economical for that.
- On listed buildings we only work with written approval from the heritage authority.
- If paint has soaked deep into soft stone or wood, a ghost may remain. The test patch shows this beforehand.
- We do not work on buildings from before 1993 where asbestos in the render or coating is possible. That needs a specialist contractor licensed under TRGS 519.
Laser compared with other methods
| Method | Surface | Residue | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser (pulsed) | not attacked with the right settings; test needed | only dust in the filter | detail, lettering, carvings, metal, small and medium areas |
| Sandblasting | removes surface material, washes out joints | spent grit and dust | large steel areas, surface profile before painting |
| Chemical cleaners | can react with binders; ghosting with graffiti | contaminated waste water | large areas with even dirt |
| Dry ice | gentle; on rust removes only the surface bloom | the dirt that came off | machinery, moulds, wood |
| Pressure washing | risky on façades from about 80 bar; soaks insulation | 300–600 l of water an hour | robust surfaces without insulation |
Figures from technical literature and manufacturer data, rounded. Costs in Germany vary widely by job.
Safety on site
We work with a class 4 laser. That is why we fence off the work zone with tape and a warning sign and only fire the laser when nobody else is inside. Anyone in the zone wears laser safety goggles. Dust is extracted right at the laser head. With old paint we assume lead: we wear respiratory protection, and the used filter goes to a licensed waste contractor. The site stays clean for you, your tenants and passers-by.
Frequently asked questions
Does the laser leave a ghost?
On metal, granite, concrete and render, usually not. On absorbent stone or wood a faint shadow can remain if the paint soaked in deeply. The test patch shows it in advance.
How long does it take?
On metal we reckon with 3–5 m² an hour, on brick and concrete 1–2 m², on natural stone under 1 m². A typical tag on a courtyard gate takes half a day.
Who pays for graffiti removal?
That depends on the case – your building insurance or the service charges may cover it. We give you a report with photos, area and time spent that you can use for this.
What about the pavement and the neighbours?
We fence off the work zone and extract the dust right at the laser head. No water runs across the pavement and there is no solvent smell.
Can you protect the wall afterwards?
Yes, with an anti-graffiti coating at €19 per m². New paint then comes off more easily.
What is an annual contract?
For property managers and businesses: 12 visits a year, response within 48 hours, up to 5 m² per visit, for €4,900 a year excl. VAT. Each extra visit costs €390 excl. VAT.
Enquiry
One photo is enough for a fixed price
This is what a test patch looks like: 30 × 30 cm, framed with masking tape, the old condition right next to it. It is where you decide whether we carry on.
You receive the fixed price
Within 24 hours. If something is missing, we ask one specific question.
We clean a test patch
30 × 30 cm on your object. If the result does not convince you, you pay nothing.
Related pages
- Rust removal For workshops, metalworkers and classic car owners. On site or as a batch in your workshop.
- Gravestone cleaning For families and stonemasons. Granite, polished or honed, without wearing the stone down.
- Prices Every visit has a fixed price. Travel within Berlin, fencing off the area, dust extraction and disposal are included.