AGS ONE
Suppliers of: Graffiti Removal Services, Brickwork Cleaning, Stone and Masonry Cleaning, Commercial Painting and Coatings, Pest Control Services, Specialist Cleaning Services, Vegetation Control Services.
AGS One - The UK’s premier provider of specialist cleaning and maintenance services.
Since 2002 we have provided a range of services to clients in local authorities, public transport, aviation and construction market sectors, as well as private sector businesses.
We have been providing an innovative range of specialist cleaning, coatings, surface renovation, graffiti removal, vegetation control, pest control, specialist rail and labour provision services to a broad range of clients, predominantly but not exclusively in London and the South East, including local authorities, public transport organisations, aviation and a vast array of private sector businesses for two decades.
Quality services based on the expertise of trained, specialist staff together with an investment in cutting-edge technology allows us maximum efficiency which translates as quality, value-for-money services for you.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL & PROTECTION
If you have a problem with graffiti, we’re ready to help. We have extensive experience of working in areas where specialist access requirements might be needed, and no job is too big or too small for our expert team.
In addition to graffiti removal services, we can provide strategic advice with regards to on-going graffiti control, specialist coatings to assist with graffiti removal and the implementation of regular graffiti removal patrols, which is proven to reduce the incidence of graffiti vandalism and the ongoing cost of continued removal.
Where possible we strive to use environmentally friendly products.
Our strategic approach is based on the location, type of environment, and our years of experience as graffiti removal experts.
BRICK & STONE CLEANING
We can provide you with a range of expert masonry cleaning services to suit any requirement.
Whatever your site needs – whether it is brick, stone or other specialist finishes – we can provide you with tailored masonry cleaning solutions.
We work closely with architects and conservation officers to offer a tailor-made solution suitable to any situation. Our skilled operatives are trained in the latest gentle cleaning techniques such as TORIK and DOFF, in combination with cutting edge chemical solutions. Our IPAF and PASMA certified teams can also safely access the most challenging of sites and deliver exceptional results for you, every time.
COMMERCIAL PAINTING & COATINGS
We’re experts in the painting and protection of a wide range of surfaces. Our teams of specially trained ICATS technicians and ICORR inspectors can deliver high end surface protection and rejuvenation solutions. We provide you with a range of paint and coatings designed to protect a wide range of surfaces.
We also offer an array of industrial and commercial protective painting options. We provide a selection of tough, premium finishes, delivering long lasting and guaranteed solutions to local authorities, public transport, commercial and industrial applications.
PEST CONTROL
We provide a 24-hour pest prevention and removal service, with teams working around the clock in some of the most challenging environments in the country.
We deliver bespoke, professional pest solutions around the clock. Our experienced pest control technicians are all highly trained and can eliminate and remove a whole host of pests using the latest technology and most effective techniques.
We’re a member of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), and provide services to commercial and residential premises. Our technicians also hold Sentinel cards, enabling us to work in all rail environments.
SPECIALIST COATINGS
We provide specialist coatings to protect surfaces from environmental pollution, slip risks, vandalism, water ingress and staining in areas where surfaces require ease of maintenance.
We are a trusted professional service provider of specialist coatings and cleaning to enhance, protect and improve durability and functionality of all your structures and surfaces.
Our experience includes delivering surface protection and many other services to major airports and rail networks within the UK, as well as a broad range of other sectors.
VEGETATION CONTROL
Our skilled vegetation teams work across the UK to provide inspections, surveys and services as well as programme, plan and deliver all types of vegetation project.
Whatever your seasonal vegetation needs, we can help. Our specialist vegetation control and removal teams comprise skilled staff who are able to undertake all types of work and fulfil any contractual demands.
Following initial inspections and surveys, our dedicated management team will plan and programme a bespoke package for your specific needs.
GENERAL SERVICES
Do you need general cleaning services? We have many years’ experience fulfilling a broad variety of client requests for one-off and regular cleaning tasks.
Over the years, clients who have initially used one of the more specific services we deliver, have also come to us for assistance in providing other types of cleaning.
Because we have a team of staff with a wealth of experience in a large range tasks, we can usually accommodate most of these requests. We enjoy a challenge and use our innovative style of thinking to achieve the desired result for our clients.
OTHER SERVICES:
DEPOT & FLEET PRESENTATION - We’re the experts in interior and exterior cleaning of rolling stock, graffiti removal and depot cleaning and maintenance.
SPECIALIST RAIL SERVICES - We supply an award-winning range of cleaning services in the rail industry, including the provision of safety critical protection staff.
TEMPORARY STAFF - We provide specialist and temporary labour and recruitment services to the transport industry, local authorities and large blue chip clients across the private sector.
Please Contact us for further information on all our services.
AGS One - Graffiti Removed from Boundary Wall
The boundary wall of this Southern Water property in Lewes had been prone to graffiti hits and the client wanted a smarter solution to allow quicker removal of future graffiti.
Background
The client not only requested that the graffiti be removed, but asked for a solution which would allow a faster clean up for any future hits. It is commonly known that if graffiti is removed very quickly after application, the culprits are less likely to return to the site to re-apply.
After discussions with the client, it was agreed that following thorough cleaning we would apply a sacrificial coating which would be invisible, not change the natural colour of the brickwork and be permeable, allowing the substrate to breathe.
The Work
Once all vegetation was removed, the wall was jet-washed to remove the graffiti in several locations. Then the remainder of the brickwork was also completely cleaned, resulting in a uniform appearance along its length.
When the brickwork was clean and dry, a sacrificial coating was applied to entire wall. This product is completely biodegradable and reversible with hot water, meaning that future cleaning can take place quickly and efficiently, needing only spot re-application to the affected area.
Due to the busy location, for safety reasons, some of this work was undertaken at night.
The Result
This old wall has been transformed from tired and dirty to bright, clean and graffiti-free. The client and locals are delighted with the finished job, and we’re delighted to have received enquiries for a number of other unrelated sites where similar treatment is required.
AGS One - Rats Eliminated from Boating Lake Island
Mewsbrook Park in West Sussex had an issue with a rat colony living on a small boating lake island, known locally as “Rat Island”.
Background
AGS One were called in to address the rat problem on the boating lake island.
Members of the public were reporting that while feeding the ducks, rats would often swim over and eat the bread too! In addition to being some of the less desirable wildlife in the park, rats pose a risk to other animals, particularly ground nesting birds, as rats will eat their eggs.
AGS One Pest Control Officers accessed the island by boat to assess what was required – luckily one of them is an RNLI crew member!
The Work
This job was challenging because of the environmental risk. There are lots of ground nesting birds/wildfowl on the island such as swans, coots, moorhens and ducks, meaning traps could not be used (non-target risk), and most pesticides cannot be used near open watercourses because of the potential for seepage and poisoning of watercourses.
We therefore relied on a novel product which is registered for ‘open space baiting’ and is considerably lower risk to non-target animals. It also does not accumulate in the environment ie, it readily breaks down.
Treatment was delayed a few weeks to allow wildfowl birds to finish nesting and the young to develop/fledge, to prevent accidental access to bait.
The Result
After several follow up visits to check and replenish the tamper resistant bait stations, no further rat activity was evident. All bait was removed and the site can now be monitored from viewing platforms with the option of seasonal treatments if necessary.
A positive outcome for both the locals and the duck population of the island.