We have gained a deserved reputation for the ability to successfully undertake a diverse range of niche cleaning and surface preparation tasks. We have a wide range of satisfied clients many of whom can supply references on our behalf. These include both commercial and government corporations such as, Portsmouth Naval dockyard, Associated British Ports, Royal Mail, Laing and Johnson & Johnson. A full listing is set out in our clients section.

We, unlike most companies, do not undertake the more routine cleaning tasks as regular office cleaning, window cleaning, and carpets etc.

Summary of services

Building Cleaning - Structural cleaning, Site blasting, Brick Cleaning.
Vacuum - High level vacuum recovery, Abrasive Vacuum Blasting.
Water Jetting - High pressure chemical cleaning.
Floor Cleaning - Specialist floor cleaning systems, Blastrac machining.
Surface Preparations - Open grit blasting, scabbling, vacuum blasting, chemical spillage recovery, Hygiene preparation.
Prevention - Anti-bird prevention systems
Other - Waste disposal, Sterile cleaning, Ductwork cleaning, Computer suites, Pharmaceutical, Fire and flood, Laundry dustdowns, Light cleaning and debugging

Building structures

• Structural cleaning of buildings and structures to remove accumulated hydrocarbon deposits, pollution soiling, traffic grime, algae, vegetation and similar contamination. Cladding cleaning. (G.R.P. panels, plastic coated steel, 'Plastisol', anodised surfaces etc.)
• Site blasting of structural steelworks, application of priming systems by airless spray.
• Brick cleaning, restorations and new work, removal of snots etc.
  

Vacuum

• Structural cleaning, high level vacuum recovery and washing of contamination and soiled surfaces within factories, warehouses, manufacturing environments, food processing plants and power stations.
• Abrasive Vacuum Blasting to remove a variety of failed finishes, leaving surfaces clean and prepared for remedial works new coatings etc. (98% "dust-free" process).

Water Jetting

• High-pressure water jetting up to 11,000 psi. Chemical cleaning and degreasing processes including removal of graffiti.

Floor Cleaning

• Cleaning, degreasing and application of specialised floor coating systems including epoxies, polyurethanes and acrylics.

• Blastrac machining, near dust free shot blasting of concrete floors to clean, prepare, and produce non-slip finish. Ideal for removal of failed floor coatings and paints.

Other Surface preparations

• Open Grit Blasting wet or dry, coating removal, laitance removal, breaking of fat on formed work, to produce a keyed surface.

• Scabbling, diamond grinding and planing, removal of snots and defects. Preparation of surface to receive finishes or further structures. Removal of motorway membranes. Disk/wheel cutting of joints. Water injection to comply with existing requirements.
• Microfine silica free Vacuum Blasting of stonework and timber. Removal of soiling, old coatings and intumescents.
  Environmental services
• Recovery of chemical spillage, cleaning and decontamination (Not asbestos removal).
• Tank and vessel cleaning to Gas Free standards, both Industrial and Marine. Surface preparation within hazardous and decontamination environments and confined spaces. (i.e. sludge digesters). Pump outs of sewage spills.
• Hygiene preparation of potable water services including tanks and pumping equipment. Application of proprietary potable water coatings and repair materials.

Prevention

• Installation of anti-bird protection systems, clearing and cleaning after bird infestation.

Other

• Waste disposal
• Sterile cleaning
• Ductwork cleaning
• Computer suites
• Pharmaceutical
• Fire and flood
• Laundry dustdowns
• Light cleaning and debugging

Specific examples of innovative solutions delivered to our clients

The successful Grit Blast Cleaning of over 8,000 square metres of painted ceilings in the new Lloyds Bank HQ in Bristol without the creation of dust and whilst the secondary installation of equipment including computers was carried out. All within a 7-week deadline from concept to completion. Almost 2,500 cfm of compressed air was continuously used in what is still the largest single Vacuum Blast project completed in the UK.

At Newhaven docks a novel emergency involved the cleaning of over 9,000 pairs of assorted footwear! Their container and all outer packaging were found to be contaminated with a highly toxic concentrate used in the manufacture of weed killer, banned in Europe but still used in the Third World. The container had been opened for inspection by Customs officials, further contaminating the customs hall and bringing the entire docks to a complete standstill.

ICC were on site within hours, having established full details of toxicology, protection and disposal, including the drafting of a full working specification and method statement. After the satisfactory completion of independent swab testing the docks were reopened within 36 hours.

Within the Portsmouth Dock Yard Industrial Cleaning Contractors have been responsible for the specialist task of Tank Cleaning to gas-free standards, using intrinsically safe Zone 1 & 2 equipment, enabling hot work to be carried out to both submarines, various war ships and Ancillary craft.

Gas-free cleaning also being a requirement within the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment after steam coil failure within 50,000 gallon heavy oil storage containers, all such works must be considered as hazardous, with strict compliance of safety procedures and methods being of paramount importance.

Getting it right first time

Our experience and knowledge in the varying types of surfaces and materials used during construction is of great benefit. For example the selection of the right floor for the purposes can be very confusing, particularly when there are so many products apparently able to do the same thing. More often than not, price will determine the choice and choice on this basis can often lead to the selection of the wrong product with costly consequences.

Many flooring products tend to overlap considerably in their functions thereby providing scope for selection not only on merit but also on cost.

For instance, a concrete sealer dustguard, performs very satisfactorily in areas as diverse as Light Electronics and Heavy Engineering, the only difference being intervals between maintenance. The following chart lists the anticipated major maintenance free life of the various products in typical environments.

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