Doff Steam Cleaning & Graffiti Removal
Professional commercial graffiti removal services for businesses, councils, and property managers in Exeter, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Cullompton, Exmouth and Taunton and surrounding regions. At DSC | Exterior Cleaning, our commercial cleaning services meet the rigorous mandatory requirements while protecting your brand image and maintaining full compliance with health & safety standards.
We deliver one-off, contracted, end-of-tenancy and out-of-hours exterior commercial cleaning across retail parks, office blocks, schools, healthcare facilities, industrial estates and multi-property portfolios. Whether you require a standalone deep clean or scheduled maintenance, our team delivers reliable, H&S-approved solutions across the commercial and industrial sector with professionalism and pride.
Commercial Graffiti Removal in Exeter, Devon and Region
Graffitti on brick, concrete, metal shutters and shopfront detracts customers and can compromise your brand image. Most property owners and managers want a fast graffiti removal response to restore their entrance or building.
Our professional pressure cleaning and DOFF steam cleaning systems tackle graffiti by effectively and safely removing the solvent without harming the substrate of the surface.
As one of the leading professional exterior cleaning companies in Devon and Somerset, our team has a breadth of experience working with facility managers and property owners when it comes to emergency, rapid-response commercial graffiti removal.
Graffiti Removal From Surfaces
Graffiti Removal From Brick
The removal of graffiti from softer, porous materials such as brick and stone work, render or natural stone, is usually achieved through DOFF Steam Cleaning. This approach melts the solvent at high temperatures (around 150°C) without the need for high pressure therefore protecting the surface whilst removing the graffiti.
Graffiti Removal From Concrete
The removal of graffiti from harder surfaces such as concrete can be achieved using either pressure washing or DOFF Steam Cleaning. Depending on the solvents use and how recently the vandalism took place, a swift pressure washing system may achieve the result needed. Steam Cleaning can be used if the surface structure is softer or fragile and when the graffiti is older or made up of tougher solvents.
Graffiti Removal From Shop Fronts
The removal of graffiti from shop fronts is a careful and calculated process that requires a thorough assessment of the different surface types the graffiti is on. Most surfaces cope well with Steam Cleaning, so this is the most likely method, especially if some of the graffiti is on timber painted frames around the shop.
Graffiti Removal From Painted Walls
The removal of graffiti from painted walls requires careful consideration due to the risk of damaging paint. Our usual method when cleaning graffiti from a painted surface is gentle steam cleaning and where necessary and safe, the use of a professional grade graffiti removal detergent.
Brick BEFORE Steam Cleaning
Brick AFTER Steam Cleaning
Benefits of Doff Steam Cleaning & Gaffiti Removal
Insurance, Responsibility, Safety
Moss, mould, lichen and algae growth is initially undetectable but as it grows compromises the structure of the building encouraging water ingress. Many insurance plans require regular external cleaning. As such, it should be part of a regular building maintenance schedule.
Building Maintenance
Regular cleaning maintenance mitigates against the risk of organic ingrowth which in turn leads to cracks, splits and flaking on cladding, facades and signage. Annual cleaning is a cost-effective contributing factor in protecting your building and investment.
First Impressions
Statistics show that your shop / business frontage has an overwhelming impact on whether people will even enter your premises. One UK study demonstrated that over 90% of shoppers claim the outside appearance of a retail store influences where they want to shop.
Another study showed that similarly, 80% of shoppers would actively try a new shop simply because it was clean looking and inviting.
Dirty windows, algae on cladding, and faded signage all signal poor maintenance and lower quality service.
Pride & Team Morale
Keep your team proud and happy to work in the building you manage.
If your workforce has to enter a building each day that is dirty and unkempt, it impacts team morale and contributes to a poor attitude to work. High standards from the start improve the chances of ongoing high standards from your people.
Shop Front BEFORE Graffiti Removal
Shop Front AFTER Graffiti Removal
Commercial Cleaning Assurance
As a family-run, local company with over a decade of experience in professional commercial cleaning in Exeter, Devon and South West, we are passionate about gold-standard customer service and safety assurance for our clients.
Our commercial customer assurance is built on six key pillars, reflecting our commitment, integrity, and dedication to providing the confidence and peace of mind you deserve when engaging with a new contractor.
- Security and Safety
- Consistency and Reliability
- Quality Assurance and Accountability
- Customisation and Professionalism
- Transparency and Trust
- Social Proof and Case Studies
You can read more about our commercial cleaning assurance here.
Concrete AFTER Graffiti Removal
Concrete BEFORE Graffiti Removal
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FAQs - Doff Steam Cleaning Graffiti Removal
Pressure washing uses force to blast away dirt. While effective for some hard surfaces, it can damage render, dislodge pointing, strip paint and force water into cavities.
Soft washing, instead of relying on force, it uses a targeted chemical reaction to sterilise and remove algae, lichen, fungi and mould. This means growth doesn’t return as quickly — and surfaces remain protected.
Soft washing kills spores and organic growth at the root
Pressure washing removes surface dirt but not underlying growth
Soft washing is safer for delicate materials
Longer-lasting results with biocidal protection
Our contractors can clean any exterior hard surface including brick, stone, concrete, render, cladding, UPVC, glass, and roofing materials. Depending on the strength, porosity and access to the area, we adjust the cleaning method.
We only use HSE-approved products and apply them in highly diluted concentrations (around 1%). The active ingredients are biodegradable and break down rapidly once dry.
There can be a temporary mild bleach-like smell during application, but this dissipates quickly as the solution dries.
10x weaker than standard household bleach
Chemicals become inactive within approximately one hour / once dry
Careful run-off management and environmental protection procedures in place
The safety of your team and members of the public is our highest priority, so all our projects start with a thorough risk assessment to ensure compliance and safety in each unique environment.
For delicate, historical, or sensitive surfaces, DOFF steam cleaning, soft washing and manual hand scraping can be used.
Our team have extensive experience, having been instructed by local town councils, of cleaning local memorials, clock towers and ancient buildings in Devon villages and towns. Real case studies of our specialist cleaning work can be provided on application.
When access is awkward, we use MEWP access wherever possible and all our team undergo rigorous training for working at height.
Our team are Working At Height & IPAF trained
H&S approved training for work at height using roof anchor points
We always work within the unique Risk Assessment and Method Statements for any given project
Devon Surface Care operates a low-no-risk policy, and a high-accountability culture to ensure our team stay safe
Our standard hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, but when working in public areas we can provide flexible scheduling.
To minimize disruption in public areas, evenings, weekends, or early mornings are possible. Please be in touch to discuss your requirements.
A site-survey and consultation involves one of our experience commercial cleaning agents visiting your site to assess your needs. This is a free service where we can discuss your needs as a property owner / manager including your desired outcome and also any issues around safety and compliance.
The aim of the initial consultation is to gain a clear understanding of what you need to achieve and your timescale.
Following the survey we will write up a quotation and accompanying documentation for you to review.
Call us to arrange a free site survey & quote: 01884 370 073
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