Graffiti Removal
We can remove your unwanted graffiti from Brick, Stone, Concrete, Sandstone, Slate, Marble, Stucco, Wood, Cars, Trucks Signs Plastics, Terra Cotta, and just about anything else. No job is too big or too small for Graffiti Busters. We are the Northwest’s leading graffiti removal company. At Graffiti Busters we know that the key to successful removal is using safe and proven cleaning methods combined with properly trained and experienced technicians using the very best equipment. Remember that the best graffiti deterrent is immediate graffiti removal.
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Who Does Graffiti and Why?
Tagger Graffiti
This is the majority of graffiti. A tagger adopts a nickname (or “tag”) and then writes on public and private property. Tagger writing usually resembles handwriting and is sometimes so stylized it is difficult to read. Letters are commonly intertwined and cartoon-type drawing often accompanies a tag. Tagger graffiti is not territorial since the taggers are determined to place as many tags as possible throughout an area to seek recognition among their peers.
Gang Graffiti
This is the written language of gangs. It can be used to communicate, challenge, make statements or even serve as a roll call. Gang graffiti is usually territorial. Only a small amount of graffiti is gang related.
Graffiti vandals sometimes tag as part of a group or “crew”. Most crew graffiti show the tag name and tag crew. A tag crew can be identified by the initials scrawled somewhere along the tag. There are usually three initials, but sometimes four or two.
Thrill seeking is another motivating factor for some graffiti vandals. Taggers often damage property quite simply for the thrill of overcoming the fear of getting caught and in some cases the fear of high places. Although this sounds odd to most adults, it can be a strong motivator for taggers – most of whom are under 18 years old.
Hot Water Pressure Washing
Would you use cold water to clean your dishes? Of course not. Hot water is packed with energy that is released into the cleaning equation with a powerful punch. Actually, there are three key elements – heat, agitation and soap. With our professional equipment and expertise, we are able to lift and suspend the dirt, grime and oils thereby restoring the surface to like new condition.
- Residential & Commercial
- Driveways & Patios
- Walkways & Sidewalks
- Retaining Walls
- Decks & Fences
- Graffiti Removal
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Surface Protection
Graffiti Busters can apply protective coatings to make future removal faster and more effective. We offer protection for all surfaces including:
Sacrificial – Coating designed to keep graffiti from penetrating surfaces to allow more effective removal.
Maintenance Programs
Graffiti Busters offers a full maintenance program, weekly / bi-weekly or monthly inspections, and removal at discounted rates designed specifically for property owners, management companies, and cities.
Despite what some may claim, graffiti is not art. When done without permission it is vandalism and destruction of property. Graffiti sends a negative message to your customers. Quick removal makes a clear statement that offenders will not be tolerated.
It is also the law in Seattle, Bellevue and most other cities that property owners must remove graffiti promptly.
*Seattle Municipal Code 10.07.020 and Bellevue Municipal Code 10-03.
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