Graffiti removal in Montreal.

Professional graffiti removal services in Montreal, Quebec serving a population of 1,762,949 across residential, commercial, and municipal properties. Montreal balances Canada's largest street art culture (murals in the Plateau and Mile End) with strict heritage protection in Old Montreal — the city's 60 freeze-thaw cycles annually are Canada's harshest, embedding spray paint deep into 300-year-old limestone.

With an average winter temperature of -9.7°C and 60 freeze-thaw cycles annually, Montreal presents unique challenges for graffiti removal. The city receives approximately 1000mm of annual rainfall, which affects how deeply spray paint penetrates porous surfaces like stone, brick, heritage materials, concrete. The optimal removal season runs from Apr–Oct, though emergency removal is available year-round for bylaw compliance.

Under the Règlement municipal de Montréal sur la propreté, property owners in Montreal must remove graffiti within 10 days of notification or face municipal fines. The city reports approximately 15,000 graffiti incidents annually, concentrated in heritage zones including Vieux-Montréal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Mile End. Labour rates for graffiti removal contractors in Montreal range from $40–$80 per hour, reflecting the local market for skilled trades.

Local surfaces commonly targeted include Stone, Brick, Heritage Materials, Concrete, each requiring specific removal methods — from pressure washing at 2,500–3,500 PSI for concrete to pH-neutral chemical treatment for heritage stone. Professional contractors in Montreal carry WSIB clearance and minimum $2 million liability insurance as required for commercial and municipal work.