NSP Coatings – Quality You Can Count On.

In a competitive market, price matters – but it’s not all about price. We hear it time and again: “But I can get this done cheaper.” And sure, maybe you can. But what are you getting for that lower price? And what’s being left out?

Same Finish – or Is It?

We have seen plenty of quotes come in where, on the surface, it looks like a match for what we are offering. Same powder coat colour, same gloss level, even the same RAL code. But when you look deeper, it is not the same job at all.

There is no shot blasting.

No hot zinc spray.

No proper curing in an industrial oven.

That is like painting a car without prepping the bodywork. It might look shiny on day one, but under the surface, the coating has not bonded properly. Six months down the line, you are facing bubbling, flaking, and rust,  all because someone skipped a vital step to bring the price down.

At NSP, we shot blast every single item. It’s non-negotiable.

Why? Because it ensures a clean, keyed surface ready for the next stage. It’s the foundation of every high-quality coating, and without it, everything else is just surface-level.

Add in our hot zinc spray and zinc-rich primers, and you’ve got a coating system that not only looks fantastic but lasts for years, even in harsh outdoor environments.

The Real Cost of Redoing the Job

 

Here is a real-world example. A client came to us after using another company who undercut our quote.

Our quote: £11,500

Their quote: £9,950

On paper it looked like a saving. But the other company skipped the shot blasting stage. The job left their workshop looking fine. Three months later, rust had already appeared and the paint was lifting. The client came back to us in a panic.

So what happened next?

  • They paid transport again to bring the job back to us

  • We had to strip off the failed coating completely

  • We started from scratch, with full surface prep, shot blasting and finishing

 

The new invoice was £15,000.

Add that to the original £9,950 and you are now looking at £24,950.

That original saving of £1,550 just cost them more than double. And they still had to explain to their customer why the job failed in the first place.

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False Economy is Still False

 

Let’s break it down even further. Say the price difference is just £5 per square metre. That might not sound like a lot. But when things go wrong, that small saving can quickly turn into £80 per square metre or more.

Why? Because when the work fails, you have to factor in:

  • Remedial labour

  • New transport costs

  • Materials for recoating

  • Removal of the old coating

  • Delays on site

  • Damage to your reputation

 

Cutting Corners Cuts Confidence

 

NSP has been delivering coatings for 25 years. We have earned our reputation by doing every job the right way, from start to finish. Every item goes through our QA process. Every stage is tracked through our system. Every job is delivered exactly as promised.

We do not skip prep.

We do not skimp on materials.

We do not risk your reputation.

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Quality Has a Price, but So Does Failure

 

Crane hire. Scaffolding. Labour. Missed deadlines. Lost trust.

These are not just headaches, they are expensive.

When you choose NSP, you are choosing peace of mind. You are choosing a team that knows the true cost of cutting corners and refuses to compromise.

We are competitive on price when you’re comparing like for like. The issue is when quotes look the same but are missing the fundamentals, like shot blasting or zinc priming, which are essential for long-lasting protection.

Get in Touch with the South East’s Leading Powder Coating Team

Whether you’ve got a technical query, a big job coming up, or just want to see what we can do, give us a call today. We’re always happy to chat through your needs, provide quick quotes, or arrange a site visit.

We recommend getting in touch for an accurate quote tailored to your job. Whether it’s architectural metalwork, automotive parts, or commercial structures, NSP Coatings delivers reliable, professional powder coating at fair prices.

At NSP Coatings, we do things the right way:

✅ Largest facility in the South East

✅ In-house QA team

✅ Own transport fleet

✅ Full range of RAL colours and finishes

✅ 25+ years of experience

📞 Ready to get started? Contact NSP Coatings today for a quote and let’s get your project looking its best.

If you want the job done right the first time, speak to Nick or Dan at NSP Coatings. They will happily walk you through our full process and explain how we protect your project — and your reputation.

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