Steelwork Rust Treatment & Surface Repairs
Rust treatment, patch repairs and surface preparation for steelwork and commercial buildings across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Stop corrosion before it spreads
Rust on structural steel, handrails, stairs and metal features gets worse every winter. Steelwork rust treatment and timely surface repairs stop the damage spreading and prepare the steel for a long-lasting protective coating.
Fixidea Coatings Ltd prepares and treats corroded steel, carries out patch repairs and applies primer and protective coating systems. We also prepare surfaces before cladding, roof and intumescent work, so the coatings that follow perform as they should.
Rust treatment
Corroded steel cleaned back, treated and primed to stop further rusting.
Patch repairs
Damaged or failed coatings repaired and blended into the surrounding finish.
Surface preparation
Mechanical preparation so new coatings bond properly and last.
Protective primers & topcoats
Primer and topcoat systems for internal and external steelwork.
Handrails, stairs & metalwork
External stairs, walkways, handrails and railings treated and resprayed.
Before other coatings
Preparation ahead of intumescent, cladding and roof coatings.
Our rust treatment process
- AssessmentWe check the extent of corrosion and agree the repair and coating system
- PreparationLoose rust and failed coatings removed and surfaces prepared
- TreatmentRust treatment and primer applied to bare and corroded areas
- RepairsDamaged areas built back and made good
- Protective coatingFinish coats sprayed for long-term protection
- HandoverFinal inspection with product datasheets and records
How we work
- Director-led - the same director oversees your project from quote to handover.
- Planned around your site - out-of-hours, night and weekend working available.
- Qualified operatives - IPAF-trained, City & Guilds airless spraying and TTP intumescent and protective coatings qualified.
- Paperwork in order - site-specific RAMS before we start, datasheets and records at handover.
- Careful protection - thorough masking of glazing, signage, vehicles and surrounding areas.
Related services: intumescent coatings, cladding spraying and commercial roof coatings.
Rust treatment and repair questions
Can rusty steelwork be treated instead of replaced?
In most cases, yes. If the steel is still sound, removing the rust, treating it and applying a protective coating stops the corrosion and extends its life.
Do you repair damaged coatings?
Yes. We repair damaged or failed coatings and blend them into the existing finish.
Can you treat external stairs and handrails?
Yes. External stairs, walkways, handrails and railings are some of the most common areas we treat and respray.
Do you prepare steel before intumescent coatings?
Yes. Proper preparation and a compatible primer are essential before intumescent or protective coatings are applied.
Can the work be done out of hours?
Yes. Evening, night and weekend working is available to suit your site.
Steelwork starting to rust?
Send us the address and a few photos and we will come back to you promptly with a clear quote.
