Graffiti Removal and Hard Surface Cleaning for Council Property

Councils are on the front line of graffiti vandalism and public space maintenance — and managing it effectively on a tight budget, with limited resources, requires a contractor you can genuinely rely on.

For over 48 years, The Graffiti Eaters and The Stain Eaters have worked alongside local councils throughout Australia — managing graffiti vandalism, maintaining clean public spaces, and taking on the responsibility of getting the job done properly so your team can focus on everything else.

One call, one contact, one provider — for graffiti removal and hard surface cleaning across all your council assets.

We Handle the Paperwork Too

Council work comes with reporting requirements — and we understand that. When we complete a job, we don’t just remove the graffiti and leave. We provide:

  • Job documentation and photos taken on completion for your records
  • Photographic evidence that can be provided to police to assist in identifying and apprehending graffiti vandals
  • Online job management portal access — log jobs and quote requests, track job and invoice status, and maintain a full record of work completed across all your assets

Less admin for your team. Better records for compliance and reporting.

Rapid Response When It Matters

Speed is critical in graffiti management on public assets. Graffiti that is removed quickly — ideally within 48 hours — significantly reduces the likelihood of repeat incidents and deters further vandalism in the same location. Left unaddressed, it compounds quickly and sends the wrong message about the community’s public spaces.

Our teams are positioned nationally to respond rapidly to council callouts, and we’re available outside business hours where urgent response is required.

Council Assets We Service

We provide graffiti removal and hard surface cleaning across a wide range of council-managed assets and public spaces:

Graffiti removal:

  • Public buildings and facilities
  • Retaining walls and underpasses
  • Public toilets
  • Playgrounds and park furniture
  • Council signage and wayfinding
  • Bus shelters and transit infrastructure
  • Bridges and overpasses
  • Footpaths and kerbing
  • Sports facilities and community centres

Hard surface cleaning:

  • Car park cleaning and pressure washing
  • Footpath and paving cleaning
  • Sports court cleaning
  • Public toilet and amenity block cleaning
  • Forecourt and entry cleaning
  • Mould and algae removal
  • Oil and fuel stain removal
  • Graffiti-related paint spill clean-up
  • Urine stain removal from public amenities
  • Chewing gum removal

Built for the Compliance Requirements of Council Work

Council contracts come with strict compliance expectations — and we meet all of them.

  • Risk report provided before every job — all hazards documented with controls in place
  • Traffic and pedestrian management — licensed staff and appropriate equipment for all public-facing locations
  • Out-of-hours work available — our technicians are happy to work outside peak hours to minimise disruption to the public
  • Police checks and Working with Children checks completed for all staff — essential for work around schools, playgrounds, and community facilities
  • Permits applied for where required, in compliance with local government regulations
  • $20 million public liability insurance on every job
  • Wastewater captured and managed on every job — absorbent booms and wet vacuums used to contain runoff and keep public areas clean
  • ISO-audited operations — Quality (ISO 9001), OH&S (ISO 45001), Environmental (ISO 14001), Risk (ISO 31000)

Maintenance Agreements for Councils

Many councils manage both graffiti removal and hard surface cleaning through an ongoing maintenance agreement — a structured, fixed-cost arrangement that covers regular callouts and scheduled cleaning across council assets. Benefits include:

  • Predictable, budget-friendly costs
  • Priority response to graffiti incidents
  • Scheduled hard surface cleaning for car parks, footpaths, public amenities, and recreational facilities
  • Consistent standards maintained across all council assets
  • Reduced administrative burden on council staff

Protecting Public Assets for the Long Term

After graffiti removal, our technicians can recommend appropriate anti-graffiti coatings for regularly targeted surfaces — reducing the impact of future incidents and lowering the long-term cost of graffiti management.

For hard surfaces, sealing and protective coatings can also be applied to reduce staining and simplify ongoing maintenance.