Complex work environments
Window cleaning at height without a cherry picker
Large glass facades and windows at height require an efficient and safe approach. With rope access, our specialists can reach any glass surface, even in locations where a cherry picker or facade installation cannot be used. Because heavy machinery is not required, disruption to users and the environment is minimal. The building remains in use while we are working.
Our specialists use the right tools and techniques for every type of glass and facade. Whether it's an office building, a healthcare facility, or a public building, we ensure a thorough and presentable result.
Regular maintenance for a representative result
A clean facade and clear glass contribute to the appearance of a building. A well-maintained exterior is especially important for offices, healthcare facilities, and public buildings. SkyPeople provides window cleaning services for property owners, VvE’s (Owners' Associations), and facility managers, for both one-time projects and periodic maintenance.
Thanks to rope access, we are quickly deployable and flexible in our scheduling. We tailor our operations to the client's wishes and ensure minimal disruption during execution.
Safe work on any facade
Window cleaning with rope access is not only efficient but also safe. Our IRATA-certified specialists work according to strict safety procedures and with certified materials. Whether it's a building ten or fifty meters high, we always ensure safe and professional execution without risk to users or the environment.
Experience
within complex work environments
SkyPeople supports projects in offshore, industry, petrochemicals, civil engineering, and utility construction in locations where accessibility, safety, and continuity are paramount. Our specialists are familiar with working in complex environments.
Prior to execution, we determine the work method, schedule, and safety documentation for a controlled and efficient project execution.
Projects in
hard-to-reach places
What our
clients say
“We experience the collaboration with Sky People as a true partnership. They actively contribute ideas, are flexible, and focus with us on the safe and successful execution of the work. For example, we have collaborated on the bicycle bridge in Lelystad, where Zoet Services thoroughly cleaned the top side and the underside was executed in collaboration with Sky People. We definitely recommend Sky People due to their professional approach, commitment, and reliable effort.”
Mark Zoet
Sweet Services
“Skypeople has addressed some of the accessibility challenges on the Erasmus Bridge project for Van der Ende by thinking solution-oriented, where traditional scaffolding was not an option. With excellent collaboration, the highest parts of the Pylon and the ballast block in the bridge cellar have been safely and expertly preserved, and the cables cleaned. Skypeople has thus made a huge contribution to this magnificent project.”
Michael
Lars Sigmond
Frequently asked questions
Rope access is suitable for window cleaning when:
Rope access is suitable for window cleaning when glass sections are difficult to reach with traditional methods such as aerial work platforms, facade installations, or telescopic cleaning. This is often the case with high facades, atriums, courtyards, angled glass sections, skylights, overhangs, and buildings where there is no good placement for equipment.
The method is particularly interesting for office buildings, healthcare facilities, public buildings, hotels, parking garages, and other utility buildings. With Rope Access, window cleaners can safely and precisely reach any glass surface, with limited setup time and minimal disruption to the surroundings.
Can window cleaning be done without a cherry picker?
Yes, with Rope Access, window cleaning can be performed in many situations without aerial work platforms. Our specialists use rope techniques and certified safety equipment, enabling them to reach window sections that are difficult to access with aerial work platforms or facade installations.
This is particularly practical for buildings in busy environments, courtyards, narrow streets, high facades, or locations where an aerial work platform would obstruct traffic, visitors, parking spaces, or business processes. For each building, it will be assessed which method is safe, efficient, and practically feasible.
Window cleaning with rope access is suitable for which buildings?
Window cleaning with rope access is suitable for a variety of buildings with hard-to-reach glass sections. This includes office buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, hotels, public buildings, apartment complexes, parking garages, atriums, and other utility buildings.
The method is mainly used when regular window cleaning has insufficient reach or when aerial work platforms and facade installations cannot be efficiently deployed. Rope Access can also be a practical solution for buildings that must remain in use during the work, as setup time and disruption are usually limited.
Can SkyPeople provide periodic glass cleaning?
Yes, SkyPeople can perform window cleaning as a one-time project as well as for periodic maintenance. Periodic window cleaning is particularly interesting for property owners, homeowners' associations, facility managers, and building managers who want to maintain a building's appearance as consistently presentable.
Together, we will look at the correct frequency, schedule, and work method. We take into account the accessibility of the glass, the type of building, its function, opening hours, visitor flow, and any environmental restrictions. This allows for window cleaning to be scheduled safely and with minimal disruption.
How is discomfort for users and the environment limited?
With rope access window cleaning, less equipment is often needed than with aerial work platforms or scaffolding. This generally keeps entrances, parking lots, walkways, and surrounding areas more accessible. This helps to limit disruption for employees, visitors, residents, patients, or other building users.
In advance, the planning is coordinated with the situation. For busy buildings, for example, opening hours, peak times, walkways, and safety zones can be taken into account. This often allows the building to remain in use during execution.
Is rope access window cleaning safe?
Yes, window cleaning with Rope Access is performed by certified specialists who work according to strict safety procedures. This involves the use of controlled rope systems, certified equipment, redundant safety systems, and a predetermined work method.
For each location, anchor points, fall risks, weather conditions, user flows, cordons, and rescue procedures are considered. The current page also states that SkyPeople works with IRATA-certified specialists and strict safety procedures for high-rise window cleaning.
Can Rope Access be used for window cleaning in atriums and indoor spaces?
Yes, rope access can also be used for window cleaning in atriums, voids, halls, and other high indoor spaces. This includes glass roofs, skylights, interior facades, tall windows, and glass structures above public or work areas.
In such environments, aerial work platforms or scaffolding are not always practical, for example due to limited floor loads, layout, obstacles, or visitor flows. Rope access can then be a flexible access method, provided the space can be safely set up and the work is well-coordinated with the building's use.
Can window washing be combined with facade cleaning or inspection?
Yes, window cleaning can often be combined with facade cleaning, visual inspection, or minor maintenance. For example, during cleaning, soiling, damage, leaks, loose parts, sealant joints, or deviations on facade panels can be detected.
When multiple tasks are required in the same hard-to-reach location, combining them can be efficient. The workspace then doesn't need to be made accessible again. This can simplify planning, limit lead time, and reduce overall disruption for users and the environment.
How often is high-rise window cleaning necessary?
The correct frequency depends on the building, location, type of glass, aesthetic requirements, and the degree of soiling. Buildings along busy roads, in urban areas, near industry, or with significant weather exposure often get dirtier faster than buildings in a sheltered environment.
For offices, healthcare facilities, public buildings, and commercial properties, window cleaning is often scheduled periodically. SkyPeople can help you determine a suitable frequency and schedule, ensuring that your windows remain clean without unnecessary disruption or redundant maintenance rounds.
Can SkyPeople pre-assess which is the best glass washing method?
Yes, SkyPeople can pre-assess which glass cleaning method is most suitable. This involves considering the height of the building, accessibility of the glass areas, anchor points, surroundings, safety zones, building usage, required resources, and any limitations for aerial work platforms or facade installations.
Based on this, it is determined whether Rope Access is the right method, or whether a combination with other access methods is more logical. This creates a safe and practical approach that suits the building and the work.
