Identify facade materials and condition
List glass, metal, masonry, render, stone or other cladding and note coatings, joints, existing damage and access restrictions. Different finishes need different care; a generic chemical or pressure method may damage sealants, coatings or adjacent materials.
Confirm approvals and access capability
High-level, roof, suspended-platform and rope-access work require appropriately qualified contractors, equipment, insurance, risk controls and building approvals. Do not assume an ordinary office cleaner can undertake facade work. Consider public access, weather, exclusion zones and tenant operations.
Plan maintenance without promising outcomes
Agree which elevations and surfaces are included, how water and runoff are managed, who protects landscaping and what defects should be reported. Cleaning cannot repair cracked glass, failed seals, corrosion or facade defects, and it does not certify building condition.
Prepare a facade-work brief
Provide building height, material schedule, access system, condition photographs, operating hours, approvals, nearby public routes and site contact. Request a site assessment and written method statement from a suitably qualified provider before scheduling.
