What We Strip

Rust & Corrosion Removal in Vancouver

Mobile blasting that strips rust to bare metal and primes it on site.

Built for Vancouver

Rust Removal That Holds Up in Vancouver's Damp Coastal Air

Vancouver's coastal damp and salt-laden air are hard on exposed steel. Railings, gates, fences, and trailer frames rust from the inside of every seam, and surface scraping never reaches the pitting where corrosion hides.

We blast the steel back to clean bare metal so nothing rusty stays behind, matching the abrasive and pressure to the gauge of the piece. For lighter metal we can run our dustless wet setup to cut rust without distorting the surface.

Then we prime promptly to seal the bare steel before it flash-rusts, and tailor the approach to your pieces. Ask us for a free written estimate.

Why Choose Us

Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose Us for Rust & Corrosion Removal

Down To Bare Metal

Blasting reaches into pits and seams a wire wheel or sander can't touch, leaving clean steel.

Primed On Site

We lay a protective primer right after blasting so bare metal doesn't flash-rust before recoating.

We Come To You

Mobile rig handles railings, gates, and frames at your home or shop across Metro Vancouver.

Contained & Tidy

Surroundings masked, media fully cleaned up — no rust grit left across your driveway or yard.

Materials & Specs

What We Use for Rust & Corrosion Removal

Industry-standard materials and specifications you can rely on.

Abrasive Media

Matched to substrate — typical garnet or steel-based media

Surface Profile

Clean bare metal with anchor profile for coating

Blast Method

Dry or dustless wet, based on gauge

Containment & Cleanup

Masked, contained, all media removed

Recommended Coating Window

Prime same day to prevent flash-rust

How It Works

Your Surface Blasted Clean in 4 Steps

From the first call to a clean, primed surface — here's how a job runs.

Assess The Corrosion

We look over the steel to gauge how deep the rust runs and pick the right media and pressure. That sets the timeline and the written estimate.

Mask & Contain

We sheet off and mask any surfaces, glass, or landscaping near the work so blast media and rust dust stay contained.

Blast To Bare Steel

We run the nozzle over the corroded steel, cutting rust out of pits and seams until the metal reads clean and bright.

Prime & Clean Up

We lay a protective primer on the bare steel to stop flash-rust, then sweep and vacuum every bit of spent media before we go.

Rust removal on a wrought-iron railing blasted to bare metal by Vancouver Pro Sandblasting

Where It Works

Ideal Applications for Rust & Corrosion Removal

Wrought-Iron Railings

Stripping rust and old paint from exterior railings and balusters down to bare iron before repainting.

Structural Steel

Cleaning corrosion off beams, columns, and mezzanine framing to a profile ready for new coatings.

Trailer & Utility Frames

Blasting rust-heavy trailer and utility frames clean, then coating to protect them through wet winters.

Gates & Fencing

Removing rust and flaking paint from metal gates and fence panels back to sound, primed steel.

Machinery & Equipment

Stripping corrosion from machinery housings and equipment parts so refinishing bonds to clean metal.

Common Questions

Rust & Corrosion Removal — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does rust removal cost in Vancouver?

Most residential rust jobs typically run $300–$800 depending on the size and how deep the corrosion goes, and many surfaces fall in the $4–$12 per square foot range. Heavily pitted steel takes longer than light surface rust. We give you a free written estimate on your specific pieces before any work starts.

How long does a rust removal job take?

Smaller items like railings or a trailer frame are often a single-day job, while larger structural steel can run longer. Turnaround depends on the surface area, the depth of corrosion, and the abrasive media. We confirm a realistic timeline in your written estimate.

What does the rust removal process involve?

We mask and contain the surrounding area, blast the steel down to clean bare metal, then apply a primer or holding coat before cleaning up all media. That sequence keeps the bare steel protected and your site clean once we leave.

Will the rust come back after blasting?

Bare steel will flash-rust within hours if left exposed, which is why we prime promptly after blasting to seal it. In Vancouver's coastal damp, that holding coat matters — it buys your painter time to apply the final system before any new corrosion sets in.

Can you remove rust without damaging the metal underneath?

Yes — we match the abrasive media and pressure to the substrate so we lift rust without gouging sound steel. For thinner or lighter-gauge metal we can run our dustless wet setup, which is gentler while still cutting corrosion cleanly.

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Where We Work

Serving Vancouver & the Lower Mainland

Our mobile rig covers Metro Vancouver and surrounding communities within roughly a 40 km radius.

Vancouver Burnaby Richmond Surrey New Westminster Coquitlam Port Coquitlam North Vancouver Delta West Vancouver

Ready to Get It Blasted Clean?

Send us the surface and your location, and we'll come take a look and provide a free, no-obligation written estimate — usually within one business day.

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