Sandblasting Contractor North Florida delivers expert mobile surface preparation and abrasive blasting across North Florida, Central Florida, and Southern Georgia. Based in Starke, Bradford County, our fully self-contained blast rig serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville, and beyond — with honest pricing and a crew that shows up when they say they will.
Residential, commercial & industrial
One of North Florida’s biggest towable blast units
Full safety compliance on every project
Itemized quotes — no hidden fees, ever
Starke Sandblasting is the surface preparation and mobile blasting division of After Hours Welding & Sandblasting, based in Starke, Florida (ZIP 32091). Our founder spent years on job sites where contractors overpromised and underdelivered — slow equipment, inflated invoices, and subcontractors who’d never seen the job. He built Starke Sandblasting to fix that.
Armed with one of the largest self-contained towable blast rigs in North Florida, our team finishes faster, prices more competitively, and holds every project to the same craftsman standard — whether it’s a residential wood ceiling or a large commercial structure.
Deliver the best surface restoration service in North Florida through skilled craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and unwavering honesty with every client.
After years alongside welders who needed dependable surface prep, our founder saw the same problems repeat: slow rigs, hidden fees, contractors who disappeared after the deposit. Starke Sandblasting was built to be the alternative
We show up when we say we will, complete the agreed scope, and leave the site cleaner than we found it — on every job, without exception.
We run filtered air control equipment and comply with all clean air quality regulations. For projects where air quality is a priority, our Green Blasting option uses low-impact walnut shell and garnet media.
We take the guesswork out of mobile sandblasting. Our structured, four-step process is designed to ensure clear communication, accurate upfront pricing, and flawless execution from the moment you call us to the final project walkthrough.
Describe your project by phone or online. We ask the right technical questions, give you an honest assessment of what blasting can achieve on your surface, and answer every question — no pressure, no obligation.
We visit your property, evaluate the surface condition, select the right abrasive media for your substrate, and — where practical — run a test blast so you can see the result before committing.
You receive a fully itemized quote before any work begins. Every line is explained. We recommend the most cost-effective approach and walk you through the trade-offs.
Our crew completes the project and performs a thorough site cleanup — spent media and all debris hauled away. The job isn’t done until you’ve walked the result with us.
Different surfaces require different approaches. Whether it’s delicate historic wood restoration or heavy-duty industrial steel prep, we precisely adjust our pressure and abrasive media to deliver a perfect, damage-free finish tailored to every substrate.
Precision stripping of stain, varnish, and old surface coatings from ceilings, exposed beams, log cabin siding, barn wood, and structural timber — without over-cutting the grain. Ideal for restoration, smoke and fire damage recovery, and prep for re-staining or sealing.
Old surface coatings penetrate deep into concrete’s porous layer — beyond reach of standard mechanical methods. Our process reaches into the pore structure for high-effectiveness coating removal on driveways, sidewalks, commercial flooring, and parking structures.
Our eco-responsible option using walnut shell and garnet abrasives — lower dust output, reduced environmental footprint, and safe for indoor projects, food-adjacent facilities, and historically significant structures. Available by request.
Rust removal, corrosion control, and surface profiling for vehicles, trailers, agricultural machinery, and structural steel. Properly profiled metal dramatically extends the lifespan of protective coatings — often from years to decades.
Controlled stripping of layered coatings from brick, stone, block, and mortar — restoring the original character of fireplaces, building facades, and historic masonry without damaging the substrate or mortar joints.
We complete the full restoration cycle — from surface prep through final protective coating application — in a single professionally managed engagement. No separate painting contractor needed.
Our team delivers professional surface preparation across every major industry sector requiring precision blasting and restoration throughout North Florida and Southern Georgia.
Factories, warehouses, and structural steel requiring surface profiling before protective coating.
Home exteriors, wood ceilings, exposed beams, fireplaces, driveways, and patios.
Retail facades, parking structures, commercial flooring, and exterior wall restoration.
Hull restoration, aluminum boat surfaces, yacht decks, and marine hardware.
Tractor trailers, fleet vehicles, transport containers, and commercial vehicle prep.
Barn structures, silos, farm outbuildings, and agricultural machinery.
Antique and classic vehicles, rust removal, and full-body prep for professional-quality repaints.
Historic buildings, decorative masonry, exposed aggregate walls, and ornamental stonework.
Honest reviews from clients who experienced the Starke Sandblasting difference firsthand.
St. Augustine, FL
They blasted the old coating off our log cabin exterior and the wood looked brand new — a stunning transformation. Completely upfront about the process from day one and delivered exactly what they promised.
Jacksonville, FL
We had our commercial concrete driveway blasted after it became dangerously slippery in wet weather. The crew showed up on time, worked professionally, and left the site spotless.
Gainesville, FL
Used them for a commercial steel staircase — full rust removal and profiling before recoating. Faster turnaround than every other contractor we quoted, with the most transparent pricing in the region.
Based in Starke, FL (Bradford County, ZIP 32091), our full-size blast rig mobilizes across North Florida, Central Florida, and Southern Georgia. Pricing is based primarily on abrasive consumption — not mileage — so distance rarely significantly impacts 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.
Straight answers to the questions clients most often ask about who we are and how we work. No fluff, no evasion.
Yes — fully licensed and insured for residential, commercial, and industrial work, in compliance with OSHA abrasive blasting regulations. Documentation available on request.
Absolutely — we work with GCs, developers, and property managers on new construction profiling and renovation projects of all scales. See all services
Media is selected per-project during our on-site assessment — factoring in substrate, coating condition, required surface profile, and environment. Garnet and silica-free abrasives for most projects; walnut shell for our Green Blasting option.
Containment planning is standard on every job. We implement appropriate measures for each environment before blasting begins. For more, visit our FAQs page .
Call (904) 977-0117, Monday–Saturday, 8am–7pm — or use our Contact page → to describe your project. We schedule an on-site assessment before any quote is issued.
Done with vague quotes, no-shows, and invoices that don’t match what was agreed? Starke Sandblasting operates by one standard: honest work, transparent pricing, and professional execution — on every project, every time.
Get in touch today for an on-site assessment and a fully itemized quote. No pressure, no obligation.
(904) 977 0117
Starke, Florida 32091 (Bradford County)
Monday – Saturday | 8:00am – 7:00pm
