Industrial Wet & Grit Blasting Services
High-Performance Grit Blasting & Surface Preparation For Critical Assets
Corrous® Industrial Group provides specialist grit blasting and wet blasting services across the UK for the preparation and refurbishment of industrial assets.
Our grit blasting services are used to remove corrosion, mill scale, and failed coatings from steel and concrete, creating a clean, profiled surface ready for protective coating systems or inspection.
Wet blasting is available where dust suppression or environmental control is required, particularly in operational or sensitive industrial environments.
We work across storage tanks, structural steelwork, pipework, process plant, and infrastructure assets, delivering controlled surface preparation to the required specification and industry standards.
How Our Wet and Grit Blasting Services Help Asset Owners
We eliminate common causes of asset failure:
- Corrosion and steel degradation
- Coating breakdown and premature failure
- Poor surface preparation quality
- Contractor fragmentation
- Rework, downtime, and cost escalation
Abrasive Blasting Services Overview
Correct grit blasting and wet blasting techniques are used to achieve the required surface profile for coating adhesion and long-term corrosion protection.
Surface roughness is controlled to meet specification requirements, ensuring coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane, and intumescent systems perform as designed.
Poor surface profile is a leading cause of premature coating failure, making correct blast preparation critical to asset life.
Grit Blasting Services
Our grit blasting services deliver high-performance surface cleaning to SA2.5 and SA3 standards
When to Use Grit Blasting Services
Grit blasting is typically specified where maximum surface profile and aggressive coating removal are required, particularly on heavily corroded steelwork, tanks, and structural assets.
- Heavy corrosion removal
- Heavy rust removal
- Full coating removal services
- Structural steel and tanks
- High-spec coating systems
Wet Blasting Services
Our wet blasting services reduce dust and contamination during surface preparation.
When to Use Wet Blasting Services
Wet blasting is used where dust suppression is critical, such as operational facilities, confined environments, or sites with strict environmental controls.
- Operational or sensitive environments
- Confined or restricted areas
- Sites requiring controlled blasting conditions
In many projects, both methods are used depending on access conditions, contamination risks, and coating specification requirements.
Emergency Industrial Blasting Available
Rapid response and emergency wet and grit blasting services are available for critical industrial breakdowns, coating failures, and time-sensitive maintenance works. UK-wide mobilisation for urgent site requirements.
Technical Standards & Quality Assurance
We deliver grit and wet blasting services in accordance with recognised surface preparation standards to ensure consistent coating performance and long-term asset protection.
- SA1, SA2, SA2.5 and SA3 blast cleaning standards
- Surface profile measurement and verification
- Preparation for epoxy, polyurethane, intumescent, and specialist coating systems
- Full QA documentation and traceability
- Inspection-led quality control processes
Our Grit & Wet Blasting Process
We follow a structured and compliant-focused approach to ensure surfaces are prepared through a high-quality process.
This ensures safe delivery and long-lasting coating systems across the full asset lifecycle.
1. Grit Blasting Assessment & Specification Review
We follow a controlled, inspection-led process to deliver consistent grit blasting services and wet blasting services across industrial environments.
2. Grit Blasting Method Selection & Planning
We assess the asset and define where blast cleaning is required, confirming coating and surface preparation specifications.
3. Grit Blasting Site Preparation & Containment Setup
We select grit blasting or wet blasting based on corrosion levels, access, and environmental requirements.
4. Grit Blasting Surface Preparation Works
We carry out controlled grit blasting services to remove corrosion, scale, and coatings to the required standard.
5. Grit Blasting Inspection & Surface Verification
Surfaces are checked against SA standards and coating specifications.
6. Grit Blasting Completion & Project Handover
We complete all services with QA records and readiness for coating or inspection.
Surface Preparation Done Right First Time
With Corrous Industrial Group, surface preparation is delivered with precision, consistency, and full control over quality at every stage.
We ensure surfaces are prepared to the correct standard the first time, reducing the risk of coating failure, unnecessary rework, and costly downtime.
Our approach combines experienced operators, defined blasting specifications, and inspection-led quality control to deliver reliable outcomes across all industrial environments.
This focus on doing it right the first time helps asset owners improve coating performance, extend asset life, and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Our Core Industries
We deliver grit and wet blasting services in high-risk industrial environments, including:
- Oil & gas facilities
- Marine and offshore structures
- Fuel storage terminals
- Power generation assets
- Heavy industrial manufacturing sites
Why Choose Corrous Industrial Group
- ICorr-qualified inspection capability supporting verified surface preparation standards
- Specialists in grit blasting, wet blasting, and abrasive blast cleaning for industrial assets
- UK-wide mobilisation for shutdowns, maintenance, and refurbishment projects
- Controlled surface preparation for tanks, structural steelwork, pipework, and process plant
- Experience working in high-risk, operational, and confined industrial environments
- Inspection-led approach ensuring surfaces meet specification before coating application
35+ YEARS INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Corrous’ leadership team have decades of experience delivering complex grit blasting and shot blasting projects for local, national and international customers.
Based in Lancashire, we offer rapid mobilisation UK-wide and can undertake works globally.
FAQs
Our wet and grit blasting services are industrial surface preparation methods used to remove corrosion, scale, contaminants, and failed coatings from steel and concrete surfaces. Grit blasting uses dry abrasive media to create a clean, profiled surface, while wet blasting introduces water to reduce dust and airborne contamination during the process.
Both methods are used to prepare assets for inspection, maintenance, repair, or protective coating application.
SA blast cleaning standards define the level of cleanliness achieved after grit or abrasive blasting and are used to specify the required surface preparation before applying protective coating systems.
- Sa2: Thorough blast-cleaning, some staining permitted
- Sa2½: Very thorough blast-cleaning (common for industrial & high-performance systems)
- Sa3: Blast-cleaning to visually clean steel (highest cleanliness, highest cost)
For most asset protection and long-life coatings, Sa2½ is the typical requirement.
The required SA level for your application depends on the coating specification and the service conditions of the asset, ensuring proper adhesion and long-term coating performance.
Yes, we can provide responsive wet blasting services for urgent industrial requirements, including corrosion removal, coating failure, and unplanned maintenance works. Emergency works are typically delivered during shutdowns, breakdowns, or time-sensitive refurbishment projects where rapid mobilisation is required to minimise downtime.
Yes, wet blasting is often used in operational or live industrial environments because it significantly reduces dust and airborne contamination, making it suitable for sensitive or controlled areas.
Grit blasting can be used on steel, structural steelwork, pipework, storage tanks, marine structures, and concrete surfaces. It is commonly used across industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Quality control includes visual inspection against SA standards, surface profile testing, environmental condition monitoring, and full documentation of preparation stages. Inspection-led verification ensures the surface meets coating manufacturer and project requirements before application.
Media blasting is a surface preparation process that uses high-pressure air or water to propel blast media against a surface to remove rust, coatings, scale, and other contaminants.
The blast media can include materials such as grit, steel shot, or other engineered abrasives, selected depending on the surface and required finish. In industrial applications, media blasting is used to prepare steel, concrete, and other substrates to the correct surface profile for coating or inspection.
Grit blasting and wet blasting are both types of media blasting, chosen based on site conditions, contamination levels, and specification requirements.
Request a Quote for Specialist Wet and Grit Blasting Services
Whether you require grit blasting or wet blasting services, Corrous Industrial Group delivers compliant, inspection-led solutions across the UK.
Speak to our team to improve asset integrity and maximise service life.
Call 01200 411768 or email sales@corrous.co.uk