High Access Projects

What High Access Projects does

High Access Projects (Pty) Ltd is a South African working-at-heights service company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Randburg, Johannesburg. The company delivers rope access and high-level cleaning, maintenance, and safety services to commercial buildings, industrial facilities, hospitality venues, warehouses, and government-owned enterprises (parastatals) across South Africa. Its service portfolio spans window and facade cleaning, high-level and high-pressure cleaning, solar panel and wind turbine cleaning, silo and lift shaft cleaning, glass replacement, and safety installation and certification. The company operates through four physical locations—Johannesburg (headquarters), Cape Town (regional headquarters), Port Elizabeth (operations support), and Durban (satellite)—and is Level 2 BBBEE certified, with technical staff registered with IWH, IRATA (Levels 1, 2, and 3), and SETA-accredited training providers.

The business model is professional services delivered on a quote-based, project-by-project engagement. Revenue derives from labor-intensive deployments of certified rope access technicians using multiple methodologies—rope access, mobile elevated working platforms (MEWP), scaffolding, and telescopic water-fed pole systems with custom Reverse Osmosis filtration. A proprietary feature is the company's custom-designed Reverse Osmosis water systems tailored to operational needs, supporting an environmentally friendly cleaning approach. GTM is direct-to-customer: the company sells through its own offices, an "obligation free quote" sales motion, a basic website, a podcast, and direct phone contact, with no external sales channel partners. Headcount sits in the 51–100 employee range, and the company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or external institutional investors. Founder-directors Ryan Garson and Kevin Garson continue to lead operations.

The company has accumulated industry credibility over nearly two decades, including the 2013 Contractor of the Year Award from Sun City and the 2018 ACSA Feather Award at Cape Town International Airport for Best Performing Maintenance and Service Provider in Building Services. It maintains OHSACT compliance, mandatory Construction Regulations 2017 adherence, and annual medical and security clearances for all staff. Service breadth, national footprint, and credentialed workforce are the primary sources of differentiation; the business is not a software or technology platform and has no AI/ML, API, or data products.

Name

High Access Projects

Legal name

High Access Projects

Website

https://highaccess.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

High Access Projects is a South African working-at-heights service company founded in 2003, delivering rope access cleaning, maintenance, and safety certification to commercial, industrial, hospitality, warehousing, and parastatal clients nationally through offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Durban.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Working at Heights Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

akta.pro primary industry

Window, Façade & High-Rise Exterior Cleaning (IMAIADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Rise/Rope-Access Window Cleaning (HSAEAJAD), Window & High-Rise Facade Cleaning (BPABABAF)

Keywords

• Rope access services
• High-level cleaning
• Facade maintenance
• Industrial cleaning services
• Working at heights

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Height Access Cleaning Services: Service-based revenue from providing window cleaning, facade cleaning, high-level cleaning, solar panel cleaning, wind turbine cleaning, silo cleaning, and related technical services to commercial, industrial, and hospitality sectors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

High Access Projects provides working-at-heights cleaning and maintenance services using rope access, mobile elevating work platforms, scaffolding, and water-fed pole systems equipped with custom Reverse Osmosis water treatment. The company cleans building façades, windows, solar panels, wind turbines, silos, lift shafts, and basements, alongside glass replacement, signage and bird-proofing installation, and certified safety system installation for commercial, industrial, hospitality, warehousing, retail, and parastatal clients across South Africa.

Product overview

High Access Projects is a South African service company providing working-at-heights solutions for commercial, industrial, and technical sectors. The company operates through a unified service portfolio organized around specialized cleaning and safety services. Core offerings include window and facade cleaning, telescopic water-fed pole systems with reverse osmosis technology, high-level cleaning, high-pressure cleaning, solar panel cleaning, lift shaft and basement cleaning, wind turbine and silo cleaning, glass replacement, and safety installation and certification services. The company employs rope access techniques (IRATA/IWH certified), mobile elevated working platforms (MEWP), access towers, and other height-access methodologies. Services are delivered through Commercial, Industrial and Technical divisions with branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Durban.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High-level cleaning (rope access) Specialist cleaning of building exteriors at height using rope access; covers surfaces inaccessible to conventional equipment and is targeted at commercial and industrial facilities needing façade and structural cleaning without full scaffolding.
• MEWP-based cleaning Aerial cleaning delivered via Mobile Elevating Work Platforms for sites where rope access or scaffolding is impractical, suited to façades, signage, and elevated structures on commercial and industrial sites.
• Scaffolding-based cleaning Scaffolding cleaning for projects requiring stable platforms over long durations or large façades, tailored to commercial property, industrial, and renovation contexts.
• Water-fed pole cleaning with Reverse Osmosis (HACCP) Pure-water window and façade cleaning using in-house designed water-fed pole systems fed by Reverse Osmosis-purified water, producing streak-free results up to several storeys without detergents; suited to commercial buildings and shopping centres.
• Window and glass cleaning Exterior and interior window cleaning at height using rope access or water-fed poles for offices, hotels, and residential towers where streak-free finish is required.
• Façade cleaning Exterior cleaning of building façades including cladding, stonework, and architectural finishes, delivered by rope access, MEWP, or scaffolding methods based on site conditions.
• Solar panel cleaning Cleaning of photovoltaic solar panel arrays, including rooftop and ground-mount installations on commercial, industrial, and utility-scale sites, using rope access and water-fed pole setups with Reverse Osmosis water to avoid residue and protect output performance.
• Wind turbine cleaning Rope-access cleaning of wind turbine blades and towers at height to remove dirt, salt, and insect residue that reduce aerodynamic performance; targeted at renewable energy operators.
• Silo cleaning Confined-space cleaning of silos and storage vessels used in food, cement, fuel, and bulk-materials handling; targeted at industrial process sites needing quick turnaround with full safety compliance.
• Lift shaft cleaning Cleaning inside lift shafts and elevator machine rooms in tall buildings, typically delivered alongside façade and window work for commercial property managers.
• Basement cleaning Cleaning of basement and below-grade areas including slab soffits, support columns, and services to remove dust, grime, and coating residues; useful for warehouses, parking basements, and plant rooms.
• High-pressure cleaning High-pressure washing of façades, paving, walls, and industrial surfaces to remove build-up of dirt, oil, algae, and coatings; suited to commercial and industrial sites.
• Glass replacement at height Removal and replacement of broken or damaged glazing panels on tall commercial buildings, delivered by rope access technicians and supporting façade contractors.
• Signage and bird-proofing installation Installation of building signage, banners, and bird-proofing systems (spikes, netting) on high-rise structures by rope-access crews; targeted at commercial property owners and retail tenants.
• Safety installation and certification Supply, installation, and certification of fall-protection and building safety systems (anchors, lifelines, static lines, harnesses), supporting employers' statutory working-at-heights compliance obligations at commercial and industrial sites.
• Technical solutions (special works) Bespoke engineering and execution of non-standard high-access works (inspection, non-destructive testing support, structural close-ups, custom rigging) for industrial and commercial clients whose needs exceed routine maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Impeccable safety record maintained
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Work at Height (IWH)coreOthersProfessional membership organization for working-at-heights industry. Company maintains certified rope access technicians registered with IWH.
• IRATA InternationalcoreOthersInternational rope access training and certification body. Company has Level 1, 2, and 3 rope access technicians trained and certified through IRATA-registered providers.
• National Contract Cleaning Association (NCCA)minorOthersIndustry association for contract cleaning companies in South Africa. Company is a member of NCCA.
• SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority)coreOthersGovernment training authority. Company staff undergo SETA-accredited training and certifications for rope access and other height safety equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: North American access solutions company providing scaffolding, rope access, and industrial services to construction and energy customers. Directly comparable in working-at-heights access and cleaning methodologies.
• ISS A/S: Danish facility services company with a global cleaning and building maintenance portfolio. Overlaps with High Access Projects in commercial cleaning and may compete for outsourced facility maintenance contracts.
• Bilfinger SE: European-headquartered industrial services group providing maintenance, access, and cleaning solutions to process and energy customers. Overlaps with High Access Projects in industrial rope access and high-level cleaning within a broader services portfolio.
• Veolia Environnement: Global environmental services company offering industrial cleaning, waste, and water-treatment services. Overlap is in industrial and hazardous cleaning categories rather than window/facade cleaning.
• Clean Harbors: North American environmental services firm providing industrial cleaning, maintenance, and waste handling to industrial customers. Comparable in industrial cleaning and rope-access-enabled services but at a much larger scale.
• Kaefer SE: Global industrial services provider offering insulation, access, surface protection, and rope access maintenance across energy and industrial customers. Comparable in industrial cleaning and access methodologies, with much larger geographic and service breadth.

Direct peers

• Stratton Steer: UK-headquartered rope access consultancy and contractor serving industrial, civil, and building clients globally. Direct peer in rope access techniques, working-at-heights certifications, and height-related cleaning scope.
• Spider Access Solutions: UK-based rope access specialist providing facade, window, and structural cleaning services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in service mix, methodology, and customer base.
• Skyriders Access Solutions: South African rope access company providing industrial inspection, maintenance, and cleaning services. Direct competitor across High Access Projects' core working-at-heights service lines within the same geography.

Regional players

• S.A. Sling & Cable Services: South African specialist in lifting, rigging, and load-handling equipment. Related to High Access Projects through working-at-heights safety equipment and rigging but addresses different customer problems (lifting rather than cleaning).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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