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.
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.
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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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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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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Warehouse Line Marking in a Flash!
If you’re looking for rapid line marking solutions with minimal downtime, then we have the answer! Riggott & Co Ltd are market leaders within the UV line marking sector of the industry. Our specialist UV experts have been working up and down the country carrying out internal markings for three of the UK’s largest retailers…
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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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Over 5000 new cat’s eyes installed in Aberdeenshire
One of the Riggotts line marking crews were sent up to the top of the UK to carry out essential road works including the installation of cat’s eyes throughout the Aberdeenshire tourist routes. What’s their purpose? Cat’s eyes are a device which has been a big part of road safety since their invention in 1933…
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Car Park Line Marking for London Luton Airport
Background London Luton Airport, previously Luton International Airport, is one of the six international airports which serves the London area. The airport serves as the base for many airlines including EasyJet, TUI Airways, Ryanair and Wizz Air. London Luton serves mainly European destinations, however some flights charter to destinations in Northern Africa and Asia. In…
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Keeping things moving for Roca
When global plumbing manufacturer Roca needed warehouse line marking on their new Coalville distribution centre, they returned to Riggotts. After all, having worked with us in the past, they’ve seen firsthand how efficient our service is and how durable our products are. The Coalville site required both internal and external markings to meet health and safety regulations and…
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High fliers at Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s second busiest airport, serving almost nine and a half million passengers in 2016. The airport was opened over 50 years ago and now offers flights to the Middle East and the US as well as throughout Europe and the UK. Riggotts were subcontracted to apply 1600m of lining across the site…
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Painting The City Red – Nottingham City Council Red Routes
Riggotts have worked with Nottingham City Council for over 10 years, so we were their first port of call when they wanted to introduce ‘red routes’ in the city. Red routes were first introduced in London around 26 years ago to ease congestion, and they’ve since been adopted by other cities. The line markings look…
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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).