Laser Cleaning Services
Graffiti Removal
Take spray paint and marker off brick, stone, concrete and metal without the ghost image that washing and blasting leave behind.
Graffiti on masonry is hard to remove well. Pressure washing drives the pigment deeper, chemical removers etch the surface, and painting over it leaves a patch that does not match. Laser graffiti removal lifts the paint off the surface and out of the texture of the brick or stone, so the wall goes back to looking like the wall.
Gulf South Laser serves property owners, managers, churches, schools and municipalities across New Orleans, Metairie and the surrounding parishes. The mobile unit arrives, sets up at the wall, and the work is done the same day for most tags.
What we remove
- Spray paint on brick, stone and concrete
- Marker and ink on signage and metal
- Ghosting left by earlier removal attempts
- Paint on cast iron fencing and gates
- Tags on dumpsters, utility boxes and equipment
- Overspray on mixed surfaces
Surfaces we work on
- Brick and painted brick
- Stone and cast stone
- Concrete, block and stucco
- Steel, aluminum and galvanized metal
- Historic ironwork
- Monuments and markers
Why laser instead of blasting or chemicals
No ghost image
Because the laser removes pigment from inside the surface texture, not just off the top, there is no faint outline left behind.
No surface damage
The brick face, mortar joints and stone are not eroded the way they are with blasting or acid removers.
Dry and clean
No runoff into storm drains, no chemical smell, no wet wall for the next tag to soak into.
Fast turnaround
One truck, one technician, same-day removal for most tags in the metro area.
How a job works
- Send a photo of the graffiti with a rough size and the type of surface.
- We quote and schedule, often for the same week.
- A test spot on an edge, then full removal with extraction running.
- Optional follow-up cleaning of nearby staining so the area matches.
Who we serve
Where we work
Mobile service from our Metairie base across the New Orleans metro area and the Gulf South.
Graffiti Removal: frequently asked questions
Will laser graffiti removal leave a clean spot that looks different from the rest of the wall?
On a wall that has years of grime, the cleaned area can look brighter. We can feather the edges or clean a larger section so it blends. On most newer surfaces the result matches closely.
Can you remove graffiti from historic brick?
Yes. Laser cleaning is one of the few methods accepted for historic masonry because it does not abrade or etch the surface. We start with a test spot on every historic job.
How fast can you get to a tag?
Most jobs in the New Orleans metro area are scheduled within the week, and many are done the same day we arrive. Call (504) 913-0520 with a photo.
Does laser cleaning work on painted walls?
It can. On a painted wall the laser is set to remove the graffiti layer and stop at the base paint, which works best when the base coat is in good condition. We confirm this with the test spot.
Do you offer recurring graffiti service?
Yes. Property managers and public agencies with repeat problems can set up a standing arrangement so tags are removed quickly.
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Get a quote for graffiti removal
Send a photo and a rough size and we will quote from it. Most metro-area jobs are scheduled within the week.