Abrasive blasting is the foundation of every successful coating project. At Paragon, we specialize in preparing steel and concrete surfaces for bridges, dams, and other federal and state infrastructure. Our certified crews use advanced techniques and equipment to remove contaminants, old coatings, and corrosion, creating a clean surface that ensures coatings adhere and perform as designed.

Disciplined, Compliant, and Controlled

Every abrasive blasting project begins with a site-specific plan that accounts for safety, containment, and environmental compliance. Our teams operate engineered containment and ventilation systems, maintain strict quality control testing, and document every step to federal specifications. By self-performing this work, we ensure consistent results, reduced risk, and surfaces that meet or exceed all standards.

CERTIFICATIONS

Our abrasive blasting operations consistently meet the highest safety and environmental standards on every project, backed by our position as the only Louisiana-based contractor holding AMPP (SSPC) QP1 and QP2 certifications—the gold standard for field coating application and hazardous paint removal.

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Certified Abrasive Blasting Specialists

Our certified specialists deliver expert surface preparation on historic bridges, critical dams, ventilation systems, and other complex infrastructure, achieving superior cleanliness and full regulatory compliance every single time.

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Paragon delivered our bridge rehabilitation ahead of schedule and with zero issues during inspection. Their team communicated clearly at every step and handled a highly complex scope without a single safety incident. We couldn’t ask for a more reliable partner.

Contracting Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

I was extremely pleased when Paragon completed our steel rehabilitation and protective coating project 6 months ahead of schedule. Their project execution plan and communication plan produced a robust schedule supported by tight controls over safety, quality, and management, allowing them to mitigate risks proactively and coordinate seamlessly with our team. Overall Rating: Exceptional for Quality, Management and Safety

Project Manager, Fortune 500 Heavy Civil Contractor

I have managed 3 projects that were very similar scope with three different contractors. Of the three, Paragon scores the first as a choice to work with again. Their work was stellar and reduced the QC inspection burden, as well as the COR paperwork burden normally experienced on a project. Overall Rating: Exceptional for Quality and Management

Contracting Officer Representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Paragon assigned a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) who performed exceptionally well. It is clear and apparent in the contractor’s performance that they selected and provided strong and capable leadership, established a culture of safety, effectively managed quality of materials and workmanship and aggressively managed the project to completion. Overall Rating: Exceptional for Quality, Management & Safety

Project Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers