Portland, Maine · Mobile Laser Cleaning

We claw back what time took.

Mobile laser cleaning for boats, buildings, and anything in between.
No chemicals. No abrasives. No damage to what's underneath.

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Fast

Up to 10× faster than media blasting. Minimal setup, zero cleanup.

Eco-Friendly

No chemicals, no sand, no hazardous waste. HEPA-filtered on every job.

Precise

Non-contact. We remove only what needs to go — the surface beneath stays intact.

What We Clean

Built around Maine's real use cases

We focus on the surfaces that matter most to Mainers — boats, buildings, and the things worth restoring right.

Marine

Hull cleaning, bottom paint removal, propellers, engine components. We come to your boatyard — no hauling, no harsh chemicals, no runoff into the water.

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Heritage & Wood

Historic buildings, antique furniture, cabinet refinishing, boat interiors. Strip stain, paint, and biofilm without touching the wood underneath.

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Graffiti Removal

Laser erases graffiti from brick, granite, and historic tile without chemical damage or surface profiling. Ideal for municipalities and property owners.

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Metal & Rust

Pre-weld cleaning, rust and oxide removal, coating strip. Works on steel, cast iron, aluminum. No profiling or substrate removal.

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The Process

How laser cleaning works

A focused laser beam vaporizes the unwanted surface layer — rust, paint, grime, graffiti — without touching what's beneath.

01

We Come to You

Fully mobile. We bring the equipment to your boatyard, job site, or property. No hauling, no facility fees, no logistical headaches.

02

Laser Removes It

The laser beam ablates contaminants — rust, paint, stain, graffiti — converting them to gas or dust. Our HEPA system captures particulates at the source.

03

Surface Restored

What's underneath is untouched and restored to its original condition. No waste to clean up. No chemical disposal. No damage.

How laser cleaning works — diagram showing laser beam ablating surface contaminants while leaving the substrate intact

Why Laser

Better than the alternatives

Laser ablation isn't just different — it's better for the surfaces that matter most in Maine's marine and historic preservation markets.

Red Claw Laser Media Blasting Chemical Stripping
Damages substrate ✓ Never ✗ Often ~ Sometimes
Chemical waste ✓ None ✓ None ✗ Significant
Media / material waste ✓ None ✗ Heavy ~ Moderate
Setup & cleanup time ✓ Minimal ✗ Extensive ~ Moderate
Precision control ✓ Exact ✗ Rough ~ Limited
Safe near water / indoors ✓ Yes ✗ No ✗ No
Historic preservation compliant ✓ Yes ✗ Rarely ~ Sometimes

Service Area

Portland to Downeast

We're based in Portland, Maine and run a fully mobile operation — we bring everything we need directly to your site. No shop drop-off. No waiting.

  • Portland & Greater Portland
  • Mid-coast Maine (Bath, Brunswick, Rockland, Camden)
  • Downeast Maine (Bar Harbor, Machias, Eastport)
  • Southern Maine & Seacoast New Hampshire
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Map showing Red Claw Laser service area — Portland Maine home base with coverage across Mid-coast, Downeast Maine, and New Hampshire

Ready to Start

Got a surface that needs cleaning?

Tell us what you're working with. We'll let you know if laser is the right tool — and what it'll cost.

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