Specialist Window Cleaning adds shine to Great Portland Estates’ properties

Specialist Window Cleaning (SWC) has secured a contract with Great Portland Estates plc to carry out works at its portfolio of 40-plus properties in London.

The company states that the three-year deal is one of the largest stand-alone window cleaning contracts in the country.  SWC‘s team will be using a wide variety of specialist window cleaning techniques including Cradle systems, BMUs, rope access and traditional water fed pole systems to clean a variety of classic and modern buildings. Some of the notable buildings within the portfolio are 200 Grays Inn Road, brand new Hanover Square (pictured) and The Hickman. 

Rebecca Bradley, head of property services at Great Portland Estates, said: “We have a clear strategic focus on London with a varied portfolio of properties.  SWC’s investment in their people, innovative cleaning methods and Health and safety approach, showed us that they are more than capable of offering a service that will cater for all of our buildings.”

Gareth Thomas, SWC’s managing director, said: “As one of the largest stand-alone window cleaning contracts in the country, it is a testament to our staff and their willingness to go the extra mile to exceed our client’s expectations.  We look forward to working with Great Portland Estates plc and building our respective businesses.”

Image credit | Great Portland Estates