Ruskin Library and Surrounds - High Pressure Cleaning and Application Of Protective Coating To All Surfaces

After several months of site surveys, negotiations and risk assessments, CEI Services were awarded the tender to carry out the cleaning of,  and application of a protective coating to this striking, iconic building in the centre of the Lancaster University Campus. The building was constructed in 1999 and has won several architectural awards. It consists primarily of white split faced lignacite block. The walls and walkways that surround it are made of the same material. Working with our national cleaning partners Graffiti Busters UK we carried out several test area cleans to ensure we had the correct products and equipment. Once the scaffolding was erected and we had covered the hundred or so metal trimmings that cover the building, we got to work cleaning the vast area using our specialist hot water cleaning equipment. Over several days in May 2009 the lignacite blocks were gradually transformed back to their original white, with all traces of dirt, pollution and grime completely removed. Using airless sprayers to ensure an even coating we then applied our fantastic protective coating which will guarantee to protect the surfaces for the next 10 years. Our permeable anti graffiti coatings will protect surfaces not only against weather and environmental pollution but also from graffiti attacks. Lancaster University staff have all agreed the results are fantastic and we were immediately asked to quote for more work throughout the campus. We hope to form a long term working relationship with this excellent Northern University.

Cockermouth Town War Memorial & Surrounds - Restore, Clean, Remove Graffiti and Apply Protective Coatings

In late October 2008 CEI Services were approached by Cockermouth Town Council to try and rejuvenate the towns War Memorial in time for remembrance Sunday. CEI were able to get to work quickly and they started by giving the top of the memorial a clean and polish using good old elbow grease. With this part out of the way the CEI team really had no further use for ladders or scaffolding as they have telescopic lances which provide a much safer and more efficient alternative. Next we applied several different eco friendly cleaning agents to the surface of the monument to ensure we achieved the best possible results and set to work using our adjustable pressure gun and hot water. We also encountered graffiti and litter which were carefully removed. Another part of the project was to clean the vast area of block paving which surrounds the monument which we did in good time and with our usual outstanding results. We applied sand to strengthen joints and applied a protective sealant to the paving and steps surrounding the monument. CEI now cleans the monument and it's surrounding every 12 months and we have received letters of thanks both from the council and the general public for our work on this locally iconic monument. We have also received orders to carry out work on other monuments for other town and parish councils throughout Cumbria as a result of our fantastic results on this one. We understand the surfaces, use exactly the right equipment and pressure to guarantee first class results every time.

Fire Restoration Project at The Cumberland Hotel, Workington, Victime of an arson attack in 2010