Commercial Property Services
Graffiti is a persistent problem for commercial property owners in Ontario urban areas. Beyond the aesthetic damage, unaddressed graffiti signals a poorly maintained property — research consistently shows that visible graffiti attracts additional vandalism and reduces tenant and customer confidence.
The golden rule of graffiti removal: act within 24-48 hours. Fresh paint is far easier to remove than cured paint. Graffiti vandals target properties that leave tags in place — rapid removal removes the reward and reduces repeat targeting.
Industry Best Practices
Surface type dictates removal method. Painted surfaces: chemical graffiti remover (citrus-based or solvent-based) applied and pressure washed. Unpainted brick or masonry: a combination of chemical remover, agitation, and pressure washing. Glass: chemical remover or razor scraping followed by glass cleaner.
Anti-graffiti coatings: applied after removal, these sacrificial coatings bond to the surface and allow future graffiti to be removed with pressure washing alone — no chemical removal needed. Permanent coatings require only pressure washing; sacrificial coatings are removed with the graffiti and require periodic reapplication. Ideal for high-risk surfaces.
How D&D Commercial Services Can Help
Documentation before removal: photograph graffiti before removing it. This serves as evidence for police reports and insurance claims. Report graffiti to your local municipality — many Ontario cities maintain graffiti databases to identify prolific vandals.
Insurance claims: commercial property insurance often covers graffiti removal costs under vandalism coverage. Document costs and submit claims for significant removals.
D&D Commercial Services provides rapid-response graffiti removal and anti-graffiti coating application for commercial properties across KW.