Dry Ice Blasting Cost & Common Questions

There is no fixed price list, because every job is different. Dry ice blasting cost depends on:

• what is being cleaned and how dirty it is
• the material and the surface underneath
• access to the area
• whether scaffolding or a scissor lift is needed
• travel distance (London quotes include ULEZ charges)

Send us details and photos and we will give you a quote for your job.

For vehicles and machinery, call us or send photos and we can usually quote from those. Stone, brick, beams and large industrial jobs need a site visit first.

Yes. A deposit is taken at booking to cover the estimated dry ice cost, and the amount depends on the job. Dry ice only lasts around 48 hours before it turns to gas, so it is ordered for your job and cannot be stored.

Dry ice blasting is a specialist cleaning process that uses professional equipment and dry ice as the blasting media. While the initial cost can be higher than pressure washing, it offers advantages where water, chemicals or abrasive media are not suitable.

Because the process is completely dry, there is no water or secondary blast media left behind to deal with. This can mean less preparation, less clean-up and reduced downtime, making dry ice blasting a practical and efficient solution for many specialist cleaning applications.

Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO2). When it hits a surface, it turns straight back into gas.

Dry ice blasting uses three things working together: the impact of the dry ice pellets, the thermal shock caused by the extreme cold, and the force of compressed air.

The sudden change in temperature makes dirt, grease and other contaminants brittle, while the high-speed pellets and air break them away from the surface. The result is effective cleaning without the need for water, chemicals or abrasive media.

No. Dry ice blasting has been used for decades. Modern machines grind pellets to the size needed and allow the air pressure to be adjusted.

For many cleaning jobs, yes. Unlike sandblasting, there is no secondary media left in vital components and no mess to clean up, only what has been blasted off.

Dry ice is a cleaning method rather than a paint stripper. It can lift some loose or flaking paint residues, but results depend on the surface. Send us a photo and we will advise.

It is carried out with a job-specific risk assessment. The process releases CO2 gas, so ventilation and CO2 monitoring are part of how we work. It is also very loud, so the working area is kept clear.

Pellet size and pressure are adjusted for each surface. We will discuss your material before we start and let you know if dry ice is not the right option.

The ice vaporises, so there is no water and no secondary blast media. The dirt or contamination removed from the surface is still left and may need clearing up.

We will talk through the area before work starts and agree what needs covering or clearing, depending on the job.

We are based in Swindon and cover the South West, Birmingham and the Black Country, and further afield for suitable larger projects. Marine work covers the South Coast and the Isle of Wight.

Yes. We offer 24-hour availability for suitable commercial and industrial projects. This is not a general emergency service.

We clean reach-accessible areas only and do not dismantle or reassemble anything. If parts need removing, that should be done before we arrive.

Yes. CRYO-X is fully insured.

Underseal removal, underbody work that needs a lift, food production cleaning, and dismantling.