Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Sandblasting Services in Hailsham
Established in 2007, Graham Dann has built a strong reputation as a trusted provider of professional sandblasting and pressure-washing services across London, the South East of England, and beyond. As a family-run business led by Graham and Juliet Dann, we combine 18 years of hands-on experience with a commitment to quality, delivering tailored solutions for both commercial and domestic clients. Our expertise spans removing rust, paint, and stains from metalwork, brickwork, and timber, alongside specialist projects involving art installations, historic structures, and decorative finishes. We prioritise environmental responsibility by using recycled glass grit for most projects and ensure durability by priming metalwork immediately after blasting. Our mobile service allows us to tackle projects of all sizes, from small items like fireplaces to large-scale contracts, while maintaining the same high standards of precision and care.With a client base that includes major organisations and repeat private customers, we pride ourselves on competitive pricing without compromising on safety or quality. Our teams technical knowledge, combined with a personal approach, ensures every project receives individual attention. Based in East Sussex, we regularly work throughout the UK and even internationally, adapting our methods to meet diverse challenges. From preparing surfaces for restoration to creating aged effects on brickwork, our services are underpinned by a dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction. This combination of experience, flexibility, and reliability has cemented our position as a preferred contractor in the industry.
Services
Sandblasting
Pressure Washing
Blast Cleaning
Abrasive Blasting
Mobile Sandblasting
Metalwork Restoration
Paint Removal
Rust Removal
Decorative Finishes
Surface Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have 18 years of experience in sandblasting and surface preparation.
- Our mobile service covers London, the South East, and nationwide locations.
- We prime metalwork immediately after blasting to prevent re-rusting.
- We use environmentally friendly recycled glass grit for most projects.
- Our family-run business prioritises personal attention and reliability.
Services
Sandblasting
Sandblasting removes rust, paint, and contaminants from metalwork, brickwork, and timber using high-pressure abrasives. Ideal for restoration projects, it prepares surfaces for repainting or decorative finishes. Our use of recycled glass grit ensures environmental responsibility while maintaining precision on delicate materials like oak beams or classic car panels.
Pressure Washing
Pressure washing cleans surfaces using high-pressure water jets to remove dirt, grime, and loose paint. Suitable for stone, brickwork, and concrete, it offers a less aggressive alternative to sandblasting. Adjusted pressure and nozzles ensure effective cleaning without damaging sensitive surfaces like stained stone windowsills.
Metalwork Restoration
Metalwork restoration involves stripping rust and old coatings to revive structural integrity. We apply primers immediately post-blasting to prevent re-rusting, with optional top coats for durability. This service is critical for fire escapes, industrial equipment, and heritage structures requiring long-term protection and aesthetic renewal.
Decorative Finishes
Decorative finishes create aged or textured effects on brickwork, stone, and metal. Techniques include softening edges for vintage aesthetics or etching patterns into surfaces. This service caters to architectural projects, art installations, and bespoke design elements, combining technical skill with creative vision.
Mobile Sandblasting
Mobile sandblasting delivers flexible, location-independent service for large or immovable structures. Our equipment handles projects from bridges to domestic gates, eliminating transportation costs. This approach maintains the same quality as our in-house blast room, with added convenience for clients across the UK and Europe.
People
Graham Dann
Director
Graham has 14 years of hands-on sandblasting experience, personally overseeing every project. He combines technical expertise with a commitment to quality, while volunteering as a Street Pastor in Eastbourne. Married to Juliet for 23 years, he balances work with cycling expeditions in the Alps and Pyrenees.
Juliet Dann
Director and Company Secretary
Juliet manages office operations and brings extensive experience in administration and event coordination. A keen cook and gardener, she contributes organisational expertise to the business while balancing family life and church activities as part of a local worship band.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across London, the South East of England, and nationwide for larger projects, including international work in the Netherlands.
What surfaces can you sandblast?
We work on metalwork, brickwork, oak beams, concrete, stone, glass, and fibreglass, using tailored abrasives and pressures for each material.
Do you offer pressure washing?
Yes, we provide pressure washing for surfaces where sandblasting would be too aggressive, using adjustable pressure and nozzles.
How do you ensure environmental responsibility?
We use recycled glass grit for most projects, reducing waste while maintaining effective cleaning and preparation standards.
Can you handle large-scale contracts?
Yes, we regularly undertake commercial projects for organisations like Balfour Beatty and Eastbourne Borough Council, alongside domestic work.
Do you prime surfaces after blasting?
We typically apply primers immediately after sandblasting metalwork to prevent re-rusting, with optional top coats available.
Reviews (2)
Lindsey Campbell
Aug 05, 2018
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Graham was professional, efficient, on time and completed an excellent job of sandblasting all my beams. Cleaned up well and would highly recommend him.
Isabel Grace Tuppen
Dec 13, 2016
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Graham and Juliet bent over backwards to fit our job in at the last minute before Christmas. From start to finish they were a delight to deal with. Graham did a fantastic job sandblasting several old pine beams and an oak staircase in our stable conversion from the 1800s. He was helpful, informative and kindness itself throughout and ensured we achieved exactly the finish we were after by consulting us all the way through. We are thrilled with the result, it has transformed the house. We would highly recommend Graham to anyone else considering sandblasting.
