The aim of the Anti-Graffiti Association is to promote Best Practice in the management of  Graffiti, Vandalism and related crime, through a combined approach of research, education and communication. The Anti-Graffiti Association does not carry out graffiti removal and we do not endorse any products or services. 

If you require a graffiti removal service, check for a contractor in your area or contact your local council.  We do not recommend that you try to remove it.  With incorrect techniques and the wrong removal chemicals you can make the situation worse.  Beware - graffiti removal chemicals can be dangerous.  A list of members of the Anti-Graffiti Association is available by using this link to the Members List.

If you have graffiti on your private house, contact your local council, they might remove it for you.  If you have graffiti on a council owned house, contact your local council and report it.  Graffiti on business premises is the responsibility of whoever owns the building.  The owner should contact a local graffiti removal contractor to arrange for removal.

Anti-Graffiti Protective Coating

It is very difficult to prevent graffiti attacks on your property, but you can make subsequent removal quicker, cheaper and protect the building fabric from cleaning stains or shadow marks.

Anti-Graffiti coatings are broadly grouped into two categories; sacrificial types and permanent types.

Sacrificial coatings as the name implies are designed to be removed (usually by steam or very hot water) and in so doing the graffiti will also be removed because it is on the surface of the coating.  Re-coating of the cleaned area is needed afterwards.

Permanent coatings will remain on the surface of the structure for many years.  Graffiti is removed by using graffiti remover compatible with the coating and should leave the coating unaffected by the cleaning process.  Since the graffiti is on the coating it cannot affect the substrate and cannot soak into it.  Removal is quick, should not cause any damage and should be cheaper than conventional methods.

Target Hardening

Designing out graffiti is important.  If alterations and extensions are being carried out to a building making sure it is difficult to apply graffiti must be considered. 

Other deterrents that are added after construction are known as target hardening.  These should enhance the security of the structure against graffiti attack.  They include fences, lighting, anti-climb devices, CCTV, protective coatings, planting, gates and other visible defences.

Dutch Graffiti

This is the name by which tags etched into glass are generally known.  It is particularly prolific on public transport.  Dealing with etching is specialist work, please seek the advice of companies that specialise in this type of work.

The image to the left shows etching on a glass panel of a bus stop shelter.  Trains, tube trains, buses and trams are also targeted and often have to be taken out of service while repairs are carried out.

Advice

If you require advice on any aspect of graffiti removal, protection or prevention, please send you request in writing to our secretary and one of our specialists will be in touch as soon as possible.  Use this link to our Contact Details page.

Other Services

The Anti-Graffiti Association also provides the following services: