Graffiti is a clock, not a stain.
The longer a tag sits, the harder it is to remove cleanly — solvent-based paints continue to penetrate porous substrates for weeks. And the moment a tag is visible, a second tag follows; we’ve seen walls go from one signature to ten within a week if no one responds.
Our job is to remove the tag fast, clean, and without leaving a “ghost” that telegraphs there was ever a problem.
How we approach a job.
- Substrate ID. Stucco, brick, painted block, metal, glass — different solvent for each.
- Test patch. Hidden corner first to confirm method.
- Chemistry pass. Apply solvent or stripper appropriate to the substrate. Common: Taginator, Elephant Snot, methylene chloride-free strippers.
- Mechanical removal if needed. Soft brush or pressure-rinse depending on surface durability.
- Neutralize and rinse. Triple rinse on porous substrates.
- Inspection at sunset light. Sunset angle is brutal on residual ghosting — we look for it specifically.
- Anti-graffiti coating (optional). Sacrificial polyurethane for repeat-target sites.
Pricing.
- Standard tag, smooth surface (≤ 4 sq ft, metal/glass/tile): $179
- Standard tag, stucco or concrete (≤ 6 sq ft): $229
- Large piece (4×8 ft and up): quoted on site, typically $349–599
- After-hours / weekend response: +$95 emergency fee
- Anti-graffiti coating (sacrificial PU): $0.85/sq ft installed, lasts 12–24 months
- Priority response program (HOAs, property managers): $79/month retainer, 4-hour response
Programs we run.
Several South Florida HOAs and commercial property managers retain us on monthly programs — we handle their full graffiti exposure across multiple properties at a single contracted rate. Includes weekly drive-bys of primary target zones (back walls, parking deck stairwells, dumpster enclosures) and immediate removal of anything found.
Ask if you manage multiple addresses — bundled rates apply at 3+ properties.
The “full removal or no charge” guarantee.
If we can’t get a tag visibly invisible from 6 feet in daylight, we don’t charge. The exceptions: substrates we flag in writing as “ghost likely” before we start — historic plaster, unpainted porous brick, weathered limestone. In those cases we agree on the realistic outcome up front.
