Line Marking Removal and Surface Preparation

We’re here to return your surfaces to their former glory, providing a blank canvas for your line markings. Our team has years of experience in damage-free line removal and surface preparation. We use various methods, from hydroblasting to captive shotblasting, surface planing, and grinding, which gives us the flexibility to adapt to anything you can throw at us.

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Captive shot blast and hydroblast road marking removal

We use various surface preparation tools and techniques comprising traditional and innovative methods. These include:

  • Damage-free hydro blast road marking removal
  • Captive shot blast line removal
  • Captive shot blast surface preparation
  • Scabbling and surface scarifying
  • Diamond grinding

Our teams use hand-held equipment and ride-on machinery, depending on the method.

Our surface preparation treatments can be purchased separately or as part of a full-service package, which includes services such as car park marking, road marking, warehouse line marking, and grounds maintenance.

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Shotblasting

Our most recent line removal and preparation treatment, introduced in 2012, is the captive shot blasting method. It provides quick results, is cost-effective, and dust-free.

Hydroblasting

Hydroblasting uses high-pressure water jets to efficiently remove line markings without damaging surfaces or using chemicals, offering a faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly alternative.

Diamond grinding

This technique uses abrasive diamond dust to remove the very top layer of the road surface and any old paint. It is cost-effective and produces professional results.

Captive shotblasting for Ayrshire customer

Using the captive shotblasting machine developed in-house, we prepared over 450 square meters of surface for a returning customer in Ayrshire. Our ride-on shotblaster enabled us to turn around the job quickly and effectively. We followed this up with 2844 meters of line painting and 964 square meters of sealant. Investing in surface preparation improved the adhesion of the markings for durability and longevity.

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Re-colouring services for old concrete

We also provide re-colouring services for old concrete and colour removal to give surfaces an instant facelift and to help make way for new line markings and surface coverings. Our line removal and surface preparation treatments are useful for various road or car park surfaces. We continually focus on quality and customer service so you know that you are in safe hands.

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Vital Car Park Line Marking in Derby

Our specialist paint teams have recently completed a comprehensive line marking project for a newly constructed multi-storey car park at a busy NHS hospital, including the installation of parking bay lines, walkway tram lines, logos and wayfinding markings. In order to meet the escalating need for NHS services, the surface level car park was replaced…

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Disabled bays in a multi-storey car park.

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Successfully Crossing the Finish Line in Aylesford

Our dedicated line marking teams have recently completed a large scale project for a well known retailer, comprising installation of new markings to warehouse areas and external service yard and car parks. Aylesford Distribution Centre is a 621,000 sq. ft facility in Kent – equivalent to 295 tennis courts! This large warehouse facility also includes…

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Warehouse Line Marking in Aylesford

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Precision Line Marking at Luton Airport

Riggott & Co Ltd have successfully handed over the line marking scheme as part of Luton Airport’s multi-storey car park reconstruction. Luton Airport is the UK’s fifth busiest airport, with anywhere from 150 to 300 flights taking off each day. In 2024, Luton Airport served an impressive 16.7 million passengers! It is home to some…

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New Anti-Slip Coating for Swindon Car Park

Our night crew have been busy creating a safer environment for car park users at Orbital Shopping Park in Swindon. Returning client British Land entrusted Riggotts to deliver this vital installation within their programme and budget. Over a week, our specialists masked and rolled over 1500m2 of colourful fast-curing MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) to clearly delineate…

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New Road Markings and Infrastructure Improvements to the A47

Now that the country has almost fully reopened after an arduous lockdown, we now see the start of a Great British summer. However, as going on holiday abroad isn’t looking too feasible and temperatures reaching record highs in the UK, the general public are heading to England’s coasts by the masses to reconnect with that…

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Road Markings

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Bays for Baldock Services

After recent petitions, TV programmes and growing public concern for the environment, there has been a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales throughout the UK. With nearly 260,000 pure electric cars on UK roads at the end of May 2021 and more than 535,000 plug-in models, including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). The demand for electric vehicle…

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Bays

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Dynamic Line Marking for Builders Merchant Branch in Norfolk

In our line of work, different surfaces present different problems and solutions. For example, asphalt can presents difficulties with paint and concrete with thermoplastic. However, that’s why we use methods to ensure complete adhesion no matter the surface or material. A national builders merchant asked us to complete works at one of their branches in…

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Dynamic Line Marking

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Refreshing the sports court line markings for Barnstable School

Now that schools are once again open, playgrounds and sports courts are filled with kids having fun – whether it be sports or just plain old tag, it’s only right, we refresh the sports court line markings to a standard no referee will question. Riggotts carried out lining for a long-overdue sports court, and car…

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Sports Court Line Markings for a school in Barnstable

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Anti-Skid Surfacing for Newport Pagnell Client

As the April showers continue into May, we’ve seen an abundance of rainfall mixed with sunny spells when the weather allows it. Recently, Riggotts carried out hot-applied anti-skid surfacing to a bus stop in Newport Pagnell. There are many advantages to anti-skid surfacing; it creates a safe working environment for employees when applied in the…

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Anti-Skid Surfacing

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Barnsley Ford Forecourt Line Marking

With the UK looking towards the hopeful end of this arduous pandemic, and the further lifting of lockdown rules, people are finally able to leave the house and venture out towards the long-awaited return of non-essential shops – which includes car dealerships/forecourts. One thing we’ve learnt about this pandemic is that appearances when looking online…

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Forecourt Line Marking

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If you’ve ever driven in heavy weather conditions and found it surprisingly grippy when slowing down, you’ve driven over anti-skid surfacing. Sometimes referred to as...

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Got a query? Need a quote? Call or message us via the website, and we’ll get back to you with an answer. Our team is here to help. We could talk about road marking for hours (but we know you’d prefer we didn’t, so we’ll try to keep it short).