Coating Removal

Efficient Removal of Coatings Without Chemicals or Surface Damage

Aqua Prep uses ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water to remove paint, epoxy, acrylic, rubberised linings and protective coatings. The process eliminates chemical use, abrasive waste and heat damage, delivering a clean substrate ready for inspection or recoating.

How It Works

Controlled UHP jets cut through coatings without affecting the substrate. Residues and run-off are captured and treated onsite to maintain compliance.

Key advantages

Our UHP coating removal process provides significant advantages over abrasive blasting or chemical stripping, including:

No chemicals or abrasive materials

Protects concrete, steel and masonry surfaces

Minimal dust and reduced noise

Consistent, uniform finish

Reduced waste through closed-loop treatment

Applications

This method is suited to assets and facilities where coatings must be removed safely and without substrate damage, including:

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Tanks, pipelines and industrial facilities

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Marine structures

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Water and wastewater assets

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Bridges, tunnels and civil infrastructure

Who Benefits

This service supports teams looking to remove coatings with minimal disruption, reduced risk and with consistent, predictable outcomes, including:

Project managers & engineers 

Responsible for Maintaining Programme Certainty, Safety and Quality During Surface Preparation and Refurbishment Works

Asset owners & operators

Seeking to Extend Asset Life by Ensuring New Coatings Bond Correctly and Perform as Designed

Maintenance & remediation contractors 

Who Require Consistent, Repeatable Coating Removal Without Damaging the Underlying Substrate

Industrial facilities

Needing Coating Removal Carried Out Efficiently While Minimising Downtime and Disruption to Ongoing Operations

Environmental & safety managers 

Ocused on Reducing Dust, Chemical Exposure and Waste Generation on Site

This approach enables coating removal to be delivered as a controlled, low-risk activity that supports overall project performance. 

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Why Aqua Prep?

Aqua Prep is trusted to deliver coating removal efficiently and safely due to key strengths such as:

Skilled

Specialists in UHP coating removal

Highly Knowledgeable

Experienced across civil, marine and industrial environments

Capable

Capability for complex and high-risk sites

Sustainable

Integrated treatment and disposal of wastewater

Highly Trusted

Trusted by major contractors and asset owners

“We’re committed to delivering the best results to clients and driving the category forward.”

Need Coatings Removed Safely and Efficiently?