Sandblasting Services in North Florida From rust-pitted steel to weathered wood and stained concrete, Starke Sandblasting delivers professional surface preparation across North Florida & Georgia — backed by a super-sized, self-contained blast rig and total transparency at every step.
Starke Sandblasting is the dedicated sandblasting division of After Hours Welding & Sandblasting. Our surface preparation contractor team runs a large, fully self-contained towable blast rig — meaning faster turnaround, lower pricing, and consistent results whether we’re on a high-rise jobsite or a residential driveway.
Every sandblasting services project starts with a clear, on-site conversation about what to expect, the media we’ll use, and the realistic outcome for your surface. No mystery pricing. No surprises.
Licensed & certified crews
Safe, regulated practices
We come to your site
Filtered air control equipment
From structural wood to industrial steel — we select the right abrasive media and technique for every surface to deliver superior, lasting results with zero guesswork.
Strip paint, stain, and varnish from wood ceilings, tongue-and-groove panels, exposed beams, log cabin siding, barn wood, and furniture. Our precision blasting technique exposes the natural wood grain without over-cutting the fiber — ideal for mezzanine, bow truss, A-frame, cathedral, scissor truss, and vaulted ceilings. Removes smoke and fire damage from wood. Restores original texture for re-staining or sealing.
Paint on concrete penetrates deep into the porous surface — standard sanding and scraping cannot reach it. Our sandblasting process reaches into those pores for 98%+ paint removal effectiveness on driveways, sidewalks, walls, floors, and parking structures. Eliminates dangerously slippery painted walkways, removes graffiti, and strips aging peeling coatings that cause new paint layers to fail prematurely.
Our environmentally responsible blasting option uses walnut shell media and garnet mineral abrasives — gentler on delicate surfaces while dramatically reducing the environmental footprint of traditional silica sand blasting. Ideal for indoor projects, historically significant structures, food-adjacent facilities, or any application where air quality and chemical safety are priority concerns. Available by request (additional media fees apply).
Rust removal, corrosion prevention, and precision surface profiling for antique vehicles, trailers, boats, agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, and structural steel. Properly profiled metal creates 5 to 10 times more surface area for paint adhesion — extending your coating's effective lifespan to 15–30 years versus 5–10 years on unblasted metal. All new bridges, water towers, and industrial steel are profile-blasted before final coating for this exact reason.
Restore the original beauty of painted or stained brick, natural stone, block, and masonry surfaces. Whether it is a residential fireplace, a commercial building facade, or a historic masonry wall, our process safely removes decades of built-up paint and surface coatings without damaging the underlying mortar or masonry substrate. Results in a clean, natural surface ready for sealing or left in its original exposed state.
After blasting, surfaces are perfectly profiled and primed for a long-lasting protective coat. We offer professional post-blast painting and protective coating application for metal, wood, concrete, and masonry — completing the full surface restoration cycle from surface preparation to final finish in a single, professionally managed engagement. No need to coordinate between separate contractors.
No mystery pricing, no surprises. Here’s exactly what happens from your first call to your finished surface.
Call our surface preparation contractor team and walk us through your project. We'll ask about the material, its condition, and your goals, and give you an honest read on what blasting can and can't do.
We bring the mobile rig to your location and run a visible test section so you can see the real result on your actual surface before committing to the full project.
Once you approve the approach, our crew completes the full surface preparation — then hauls away the blasting debris so your site is left clean and ready for the next step, whether that's coating, sealing or simply admiring the finish.
A larger rig, fairer pricing, and more honesty than anyone else offering sandblasting services in the region.
Our fully self-contained towable rig blasts faster than smaller competitor equipment, so jobs finish quicker and cost less.
We explain the full picture — including any side effects of blasting — before you spend a dollar.
Filtered air control equipment, OSHA-compliant practices, and environmentally responsible debris disposal on every job.
Wood, metal, concrete, brick and stucco — we use the right media and technique for each material's specific needs.
Our mobile sandblasting services support a wide range of industrial, commercial and residential clients across North Florida & Georgia.
Factories, warehouses, industrial equipment frames, and structural steel surface preparation for protective coatings.
Home exteriors, interior exposed ceiling beams, wood ceilings, fireplaces, driveways, and patios.
Retail building facades, parking structures, commercial flooring, and exterior wall restoration.
Hull restoration, aluminum boat surfaces, yacht decks, and marine metal equipment.
Tractor trailers, fleet vehicles, transport containers, and commercial vehicle surfaces.
Barn structures, silo surfaces, farm outbuildings, and agricultural machinery.
Antique and classic vehicles, rust removal, full body surface prep for show-quality repaints.
Historic buildings, decorative masonry facades, exposed aggregate feature walls, and ornamental stonework.
Based in Starke, FL (Bradford County, ZIP 32091), we mobilize our full-size blast rig directly to your project site anywhere across North Florida, Central Florida, and Southern Georgia. Travel costs are based primarily on abrasive consumption — not mileage. Distance from our base does not significantly affect your project cost.
Bradford County & surrounding communities — fastest response time, no travel surcharge.
Duval County and surrounding areas including Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns Counties.
St. Johns County — coastal residential, commercial, and historic masonry projects.
Alachua County — University area residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
Central and East Coast Florida — larger commercial and industrial project coverage.
Southeast Georgia and coastal Glynn County coverage.
Get a on-site consultation, honest surface assessment, and a fully itemized professional quote — absolutely no obligation, no pressure. We serve clients across North Florida and Southern Georgia with the same commitment to quality and transparency on every project, large or small.
(904) 977 0117
Starke, Florida 32091 (Bradford County)
Monday – Saturday | 8:00am – 7:00pm