Soda blasting rates. How to cost a day on site
Use a Polish contracting example to compare the daily service rate with the cost of fuel, media and machine operation.
SodaBlast Systems · SBS SYSTEM
In short
In Poland, SBS estimates a typical 8–10-hour service day at PLN 5,000–10,000 excluding VAT in 2026. For budgeting, allow PLN 1,000–1,500 excluding VAT for running the machine, including fuel and media. The abrasive, old coating, access and agreed finish all affect actual consumption.
What remains after machine costs?
At the lower service rate less the higher machine cost, PLN 3,500 remains. At the higher rate less the lower cost, PLN 9,000 remains. Both figures are before labour, travel, insurance, finance, tax and other business costs. Quote large uniform areas by measured area where a test supports the rate. For intricate parts, quote the agreed result or time on site.
The owner’s 2026 update doubles the figures in a 2021 Polish customer survey. The resulting examples include brick façades at PLN 100–200/m², timber façades at PLN 120–300/m² and steel at PLN 160–300/m², all excluding VAT. In a local quote, record surface area, trial time, mobilisation and the client’s acceptance criterion.
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Published by SodaBlast Systems Europe, the knowledge hub of the SodaBlast Systems brand, operated by SBS SYSTEM, Łódź, Poland.
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