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Companies that can help with graffiti removalThis is not an exhaustive list. It is taken from an internet search, so
check locally for other companies that may be able to help.
Ethical Coatings Web: www.ethicalcoatings.ie Tel. 1890 818 838 Email: [email protected] Biodegradable coatings.
Euroclean Ltd Web: www.euroclean.ie Unit 4c, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin15 Tel. 01 821 6828 Email: [email protected] Graffiti removal and protective coatings service.
Safe Graffiti Removal Dublin Web: www.safegraffitiremoval.ie Tel. 01 442 9391 Email: [email protected] Biodegradable products. Offers training also.
3G Pressure Washing Specialists Web: www.graffitiremovalireland.ie Brookfield, Mullingar, Co Westmeath Tel. 086 33 33 618 Email: [email protected] Pressure washing graffiti removal service.
The Real Dirtbusters Web: www.dirtbusters.ie Damastown Industrial Estate, Mulhuddart,Dublin 15 Tel. 01 861 4610 Email: [email protected] Pressure washing graffiti removal service.
Graffiti Solutions Web: www.graffitisolutions.ie 6-9 Trinity Street, Dublin 2 Tel. 01 612 1499 Email: [email protected] They offer initial removal, then customer is trained in using products to remove additional graffiti from treated surface.
PMB Services Web: www.pmbservices.ie Tel. 085 133 9933 Email: [email protected] Pressure washing graffiti removal service.
Anti Graffiti Systems Web: www.agsireland.com Tel. 086 609 3104 Email: [email protected] Removal, training and prevention.
Eco Cleaning Services Ltd. Web: www.ecocleaningservices.ie Newbridge and Drogheda Tel. 087 945 4643 Email: [email protected] Graffiti and chewing gum removal. Steam cleaning for sensitive areas. Can operate at night due to low-noise power source.
Contacts
FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE GARDA SÍOCHANA, CONTACT THE GARDAÍ IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS
Athy 059 863 1669 Leixlip 01 666 7800
Castledermot 059 914 4112 Maynooth 01 629 1444
Celbridge 01 628 8222 Monasterevin 045 525 322
Clane 045 868 262 Naas 045 897 333
Kilcock 01 628 7202 Newbridge 045 431 212
Kilcullen 045 481 212 Rathangan 045 524 353
Kildare town 045 527 730 Robertstown 045 860 202
Kill 045 877 555 or go to www.garda.ie
TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN KILDARE
Athy Town Council, Rathstewart, Athy
059 863 1444 [email protected]
Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas
045 980 200 [email protected]
Leixlip Town Council, Newtown House, 41 Captain’s Hill, Leixlip
01 624 5777 [email protected]
Naas Town Council, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas
045 980 990 [email protected]
Newbridge Town Council, Town Hall, Newbridge
045 980 560 [email protected]
Disclaimer: Kildare County Council can take no responsibility for any product or service contained in this leaflet. In all cases you should look for advice from the manufacturer or service provider before attempting to remove graffiti from any surface.
GUIDE TO
KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL
Preventing & Removing
GRAFFITI
IntroductionAs we know, graffiti can be an unsightly addition to many towns and villages in Kildare. It has become more prevalent in the last few years, due in part to both the availability of spray paint and permanent markers, and also that it has become fashionable (for some). Apart from it being unsightly, it is also a criminal offence to deface somebody else’s property.Undesired and permanent graffiti can send out the message that
the property is not respected, that the area is not a good place to
work or live. Kildare communities are faced with the challenge
of limiting the spread of graffiti as well as the removal of existing
graffiti and trying to prevent it’s reoccurence after removal.
EnforcementLegally, it is an offence to deface property (public or private)
without the consent of the owner under the Criminal Justice Act.
However, it can be difficult to find a witness to the act due to the
location of the site, the level of streetlighting and for other reasons.
If you do witness somebody engaged in graffiting and can identify
them, you can contact the local Gardaí. The offender can be issued
with a fine and/or jailed for up to five years.
Some offenders have a stylized signature that they repeat. This is called “tagging”. Some have been convicted as the Gardaí have been able to produce
the same signature on the offenders personal property. Parents
should be aware if their children are involved in this activity. The
signs can include obviously, the possession of spraycans or markers
or paint residue on hands or clothes. They may also be tagging their
schoolbags or books or discussing it on social network sites and
mobile phones.
Prevention through plantingMany housing estates, retail parks and other areas have long walls
that are easy targets for graffiti.
The best solution for these walls may be to make them unavailable for graffiti. The cheapest and most attractive method is to screen the walls with
suitable plants that make it difficult to access the wall. This can also
be an opportunity to introduce a wildlife habitat, particularly if a mix
of berry-producing native species is chosen. The types of plants that
are of use in this case fall into two broad categories: thorny shrubs
and climbers. Some examples of these plants are as follows:
THORNY SHRUBS CLIMBERS
Hawthorn (native) Ivy (some native species)
Blackthorn (native) Honeysuckle (native)
Berberis Japanese honeysuckle
Guelder rose (native) Evergreen clematis (Clematis armandii)
Pyracanthus Chocolate vine
Thorny shrubs obviously discourage people accessing the wall or
fence, climbers cover the surface so that it cannot be covered with
graffiti. Evergreen climbers are more attractive throughout the year.
It is essential to look after hedging for the first few years to ensure
it establishes. This includes watering in dry weather and removing
competing weeds. Hedging may also need to be trimmed to ensure
it doesn’t affect people living nearby by blocking out light.
Before planting hedging of this type, landowners that may be
affected should be consulted in advance.
RemovalThe council can in theory organise for the removal of the graffiti,
but in practical terms it would be impossible for it to become
involved in large-scale removal of graffiti countywide. Graffiti
removal is a specialised activity and requires sufficient funds and
resources and procedures in place for its efficient removal.
Removing graffiti using the wrong process can itself cause damage. The properties of the surface (be it a wooden fence or
pebbledashed wall) as well as the type of graffiti have to be taken
into account. So, for example, enamel paint on a plastic bus shelter
would be removed with a different chemical to the same paint on a
brick wall.
A wide range of chemicals are available to deal with specific paints.
Some of these are used with hot or cold water and some may
require a number of treatments.
Frequently, after initial chemical treatment, washing may be
required- either hot or cold water under pressure. High pressure
washing may itself damage surfaces so it is essential to test a area
with any chemical to be used as well as the power washer.
Preventing further graffitiFollowing removal in areas where there is likely to be a reoccurrence, protective coatings can be applied that make it more difficult to graffiti. There are two types of protective coatings; sacrificial and non-
sacrificial or permanent.
Sacrificial coatings are protective, but come off when graffiti is
removed and must be reapplied. Non-sacrificial or permanent anti-
graffiti coatings are unaffected by the graffiti removal process and
remain on the surface.
