Sandblasting Cost Guide
Published price ranges by surface, method, and intensity, and what moves a quote up or down.
Get QuotesHeadline numbers: HomeGuide puts sandblasting at $1–$5 per square foot (labor and materials) or $45–$80 per hour for basic work, up to about $300/hour for complex, specialized projects. A 1,500 sq ft home exterior runs about $1,500–$7,500. These are national figures; we haven't verified a Michigan-specific average.
By area
| Square feet | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 200 | $200–$1,000 |
| 500 | $500–$2,500 |
| 1,000 | $1,000–$5,000 |
| 1,500 | $1,500–$7,500 |
| 2,000 | $2,000–$10,000 |
| 3,000 | $3,000–$15,000 |
By method
| Method | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Hydro blasting | $1.00–$2.50 |
| Wet sandblasting | $1.30–$3.50 |
| Dustless (vacuum) | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Dry sandblasting | $2.00–$4.50 |
| Dry ice | $3.50–$5.00 |
By surface
| Surface | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Stucco | $1.50–$3.50 |
| Tile | $1.50–$3.25 |
| Asphalt | $2.00–$5.00 |
| Wood | $2.00–$6.00 |
| Brick | $2.50–$3.75 |
| Concrete | $2.50–$4.25 |
| Steel | $3.00–$8.00 |
| Wrought iron | $4.00–$8.00 |
By intensity
| Intensity | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Very light brush blast (~1/32") | $1–$3 |
| Light (~1/16") | $2–$4 |
| Medium (~1/4") | $4–$7 |
| Heavy (3/8"+) | $7–$16 |
All tables: HomeGuide, “How Much Does Sandblasting Cost?” (updated June 2024).
Specific jobs
- Full car body: about $1,500–$4,500 (BlastTrader, “How Much Does It Cost to Sandblast a Car? (2026)”).
- Log home exterior: about $2.75–$6.25/sq ft (Pencil Log Pros, “Media Blasting a Log Cabin”) or $3.50–$6.00/sq ft (Log Home Finishing LLC, media blasting guide) of log surface.
What raises the price
- Lead or other hazardous coatings: containment, HEPA controls, worker protection, and waste handling add significant cost. See safety rules.
- Thick or multiple coatings, heavy rust, and mill scale
- Intricate shapes such as railings and wrought iron
- Masking and protection of windows, landscaping, and adjacent surfaces
- Travel: HomeGuide cites $50–$500 for pickup, delivery, or transportation where applicable
- Height and access (lifts, scaffolding)
- Coating afterward: primer, paint, powder coat, or stain is usually priced separately
How to get comparable quotes
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