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Services Built for Protection, Performance & Longevity

At Nelson Service Group, Inc., we’re more than just contractors — we’re a team that takes pride in the work we do every day. For over 40 years, we’ve built our reputation by focusing on the details that matter: safety, quality, and consistency.

From painting and protective coatings to cleaning and maintenance, much of our work happens right here in-house, where we can control the environment and deliver the results our customers count on. Our experienced crew and specialized equipment allow us to take on projects of all sizes, whether it’s fabricated steel in our shop or coatings for complex industrial components.

What drives us is simple: keeping your equipment, structures, and facilities protected, reliable, and built to last.

Abrasive Blasting & Coatings

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At Nelson Service Group, we specialize in in-shop abrasive blast cleaning and protective coatings that meet the highest industry standards. By performing this work in our controlled facility, we ensure safer conditions, higher quality finishes, and greater efficiency than on-site applications.

Our shop services include:

  • Abrasive blast cleaning to exact specifications (formerly known as “sandblasting”)

  • Coating of fabricated structural steel for long-term durability

  • Protective coatings for pipe spools and piping systems

  • Treatment of ferrous metal structures including tanks, piping, and miscellaneous fabrications

  • Manufacturer-compliant application of protective coatings, ensuring consistency and reliability

With decades of experience and a focus on safety, precision, and performance, Nelson Service Group delivers protective solutions that extend the life of your fabricated steel and keep your projects moving forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Shop Work?

Choosing to have abrasive blast cleaning and protective coatings completed in our in-house facility offers clear advantages. Our controlled shop environment is cleaner, safer, and more efficient than on-site blasting or painting, eliminating disruptions at industrial facilities and reducing project risks. By working in-house, we maintain strict quality standards, ensure consistency from start to finish, and provide faster turnaround times for fabricators who need reliable, specification-driven results.

Industries We Serve