Markham Graffiti Removal

Take your property back from vandalism with MSDS-certified, eco-friendly graffiti removal that lifts paint cleanly without damaging the surfaces underneath.

  • Identify the tag (examine the substrate)
  • Flag off the area
  • Remove graffiti with eco-friendly solutions
  • Pressure wash the area clean
  • Before and after photos - no damage to property, restore it to new

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    Any amateur artist can become a great one but not all public art is appreciated – especially graffiti. Every day, property owners across the greater Toronto area wake up to unwanted paint jobs. These can be small tags or full murals but no matter their size, property owners want them gone. Instead of suffering through ugly or offensive designs, have a Gorilla get rid of them for you. Our Markham graffiti removal services help say goodbye graffiti vandalism and hello clean slate!

    What To Expect From Graffiti Artists

    No two artists are the same and this goes for street artists as well. Some might have a message to send while others just want to leave their mark, but in either case, they are competitive. This is part of what makes quick action for your removal so important. Basic cleaning products can be found at any hardware or department store but these should never be used on walls. When ordinary paint thinners are used on graffiti, they do just that: thin. This means paint bleeds, dripping and making the stain even bigger. The other issue with amateur removal is overspray. Aerosol paints do not spray in a direct line but tend to fan out. All around main designs, there are small shadows of paint surrounding them. Taking care of main paint sprays but ignoring this overspray still leaves properties looking dingy.

    Ignoring paint is dangerous, but so are amateur removal techniques. Don’t let paint give guests, tenants or passersby the wrong impression about your space. In order to give your space everything that it requires, property owners just have to call in a Gorilla!

    When To Call in a Gorilla

    Regular graffiti removal is a part of any good property management plan but keeping on top of it can be tough. Some areas of Markham might not see much graffiti while in others, it is a daily occurrence. Instead of having to phone in every time a tag is left on your walls, create a treatment plan that works for you. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly removal plans are available. Whether you are working with private property or public property, there is no stain that our experts can’t handle. Each Gorilla is local to your area, so we are dedicated to getting results for our friends and neighbours. There is a never a bad time to report graffiti, but the sooner, the better. Racist designs or hate speech are removed quickly. In addition to great results, our Gorillas apply a protective coating. This coating might not be able to stop graffiti from happening but it can make removal easier going forward.

    How It Works

    Three steps to a spotless property

    No phone tag. No mystery pricing. Just a quick quote, a confirmed crew, and a job that’s done right.

    1. Get your quote

      Tell us what your property needs through the hero form, the Book Online modal, or a quick phone call.

    2. We schedule

      A local Gorilla crew picks the next available slot — usually within days, faster in priority seasons.

    3. We show up

      Crew arrives in branded vehicles, full kit, on time. We clean up after ourselves and email you the receipt.

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    Common questions

    Graffiti Removal — answered

    How does specialty chemistry work?

    For Markham graffiti removal, specialty chemistry with dwell time is standard. The remover dissolves or lifts the paint over several minutes, breaking its bond to the surface so pressure washing or scraping clears it with minimal force and no harm to the substrate.

    How long should I expect graffiti removal to last?

    The removal itself is permanent: once the graffiti is lifted, that tag is gone for good. What is not permanent is your property’s immunity, since future incidents are entirely separate events. Anti-graffiti coatings can help by making the next tag easier and faster to remove.

    Why hire a professional for graffiti removal?

    The difference shows after the paint is gone. DIY often removes the tag but leaves a ghost outline or etches the surface, while a professional matches chemistry to the substrate so the wall looks untouched. That surface knowledge is what you are really paying for.

    Will my surface be cleaner than before the graffiti?

    Frequently the surface ends up cleaner, since removing paint also strips the dirt around it. There is a flip side worth knowing: a freshly cleaned patch can look brighter than the weathered wall around it. On heavily soiled surfaces, crews may clean a wider area to even things out.

    What's a permanent coating?

    A permanent coating is a multi-use protective layer that stays put when graffiti is removed, so the same coating survives many cleanings. It costs more upfront than a sacrificial coating but does not need reapplying after each removal, which suits surfaces that get tagged often.

    Can graffiti be prevented?

    The most underrated prevention is speed. Taggers want their work seen, so removing a tag quickly takes away the payoff and discourages repeat hits. Pair that with anti-graffiti coatings, good lighting, and strategic landscaping, and you reduce graffiti, though nothing stops it entirely.

    How often do contract customers get inspections?

    Contract customers typically receive monthly inspections, with the frequency tailored to each property’s exposure. High-traffic locations that get tagged often can be set up with weekly drive-bys, while lower-risk sites stay on the monthly schedule. The interval is matched to actual incident history.

    Do heritage buildings need special graffiti removal?

    Yes. Heritage buildings need specialty techniques because their original brick, stone, and mortar are often soft, porous, and irreplaceable. Aggressive blasting or harsh chemicals can permanently scar these surfaces, so removal relies on gentler methods and careful testing to protect the historical material.

    How long does graffiti take to remove?

    Most jobs take between 30 minutes and four hours. Small tags on smooth surfaces clear in 30 to 60 minutes, while larger pieces or multiple surfaces run one to four hours. Heritage masonry or aged graffiti takes longer because it needs specialty technique.

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