Clearview Window Cleaning Services Limited

What Clearview Window Cleaning Services Limited does

Clearview Window Cleaning Services Limited is a UK private limited company that provides commercial and residential window cleaning, gutter clearance, façade and cladding cleaning, pressure washing, solar panel cleaning, and access/facade consultancy across Greater London, the South East and East of England. Founded in 1989 by Keith Coburn (Managing Director) and incorporated under its current name in 2006, the company operates from a purpose-built headquarters near Brentwood/Romford with regional branches in London, Kent and Hertfordshire, delivering all services through directly employed staff with no subcontracting. The service model is built around multiple in-house access methods — a proprietary van-mounted Thermopure hot-water Reach & Wash pole system (reaching up to 80 feet), IRATA Level 2/3-certified abseil rope access, IPAF-certified cherry pickers/MEWPs, BMU/cradle systems and Sky Vac ground-level gutter clearance — supported by ISO 9001, SafeContractor, CHAS, IRATA and IPAF accreditations. Revenue is generated through quote-based recurring maintenance contracts and one-off cleans for housing associations, local authorities, commercial offices, property developers, facilities management firms and retail/hospitality venues, with the company claiming a 100% safety record across its operating history. The business is entirely founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external investment, M&A or institutional capital.

Name

Clearview Window Cleaning Services Limited

Legal name

Clearview Window Cleaning Services Limited

Website

https://clearviewwindowcleaners.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clearview Window Cleaning Services Limited is a UK specialist contractor delivering commercial and residential window cleaning, gutter clearance, façade cleaning and access consultancy across Greater London, the South East and East of England via directly employed, IRATA- and IPAF-certified staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Window Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Window & High-Rise Facade Cleaning (BPABABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Window Exterior Washing (Non-Interior) (HSAIAMAH), Residential Exterior Window Cleaning (HSAEAJAB)

Keywords

• Commercial window cleaning
• Building exterior maintenance
• High-rise access cleaning
• Gutter clearance services
• Facade cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Greater London, South East England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Window Cleaning Contracts: Recurring maintenance contracts for commercial offices, high-rise buildings, corporate office blocks, and residential managed blocks. Contracts range from small residential blocks to large commercial high-rise properties. Both regular maintenance and one-off cleaning services are offered.
2. Gutter Cleaning & Clearance Services: Gutter vac system gutter clearance services for residential and commercial properties. One-time and recurring service options.
3. Façade & Cladding Cleaning: Specialised exterior building cleaning including cladding, curtain walling, powder coating cleaning, and façade soft wash using cherry pickers, abseiling, water-fed poles, cradles and ladders.
4. Pressure Washing & Jet Cleaning: High-pressure washing, steam and jet cleaning services for driveways, building exteriors, warehouses, and industrial units. Includes 64-metre hydraulic platform vehicle access.
5. Eyebolt & Anchor Device Testing: Installation, testing and certification of eyebolts and fall arrest systems conforming to BS EN 795 and BS 7883. Annual testing and inspection services. Reduced or free annual testing offered for in-house contracts.
6. Solar & PV Panel Cleaning: Solar panel and PV cleaning services using hot water Reach and Wash pole systems. Offered to both residential and commercial clients.
7. Access & Façade Consultancy: Consultancy services working alongside property developers, block management companies, and architects during building design and planning stages to ensure elevations and areas can be accessed and cleaned efficiently and cost-effectively.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clearview Window Cleaning Services is a UK-based commercial and residential window cleaning and exterior building maintenance contractor. The company delivers window cleaning, gutter clearance, façade and cladding cleaning, solar panel cleaning, pressure washing, and access-related services using multiple methods including Reach & Wash (Thermopure) pole systems, abseiling rope access, cherry pickers, and high-rise cradles/BMU. Services are delivered directly by in-house employed staff across Greater London, the South East, and the East of England.

Product overview

Clearview Window Cleaning Services is a commercial window cleaning and maintenance contractor offering a comprehensive suite of services. The core offering centres on window cleaning for commercial offices, residential blocks, and industrial properties using multiple access methods. Key products include the Reach & Wash Pole System (Thermopure hot water purification technology for ground-level cleaning up to 80 feet), Abseiling & Rope Access (IRATA-qualified technicians), Cherry Picker Access (IPAF-certified operators up to 65 feet), and Gutter Vac Systems (camera-guided vacuum clearing). Additional services encompass High Rise Cradle/BMU access, Pressure & Jet Washing, Solar Panel Cleaning, Eyebolt & Anchor Testing, Glass Roof & Atrium Cleaning, Façade & Cladding Cleaning, Traditional Ladder Cleaning, and Access & Facade Consultancy. Services are delivered throughout Greater London, South East England, and East Anglia via a fleet of vans equipped with Reach and Wash systems, operated by staff trained in IRATA rope access, IPAF platform operation, and health and safety protocols.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Window Cleaning Services Core window cleaning service for commercial offices, corporate office blocks, high-rise buildings, residential managed blocks, and industrial properties using Reach & Wash pole systems, traditional squeegee methods, abseiling, cherry pickers, cradles, and ladders.
• Reach & Wash Pole System Cleaning Van-mounted hot water purification pole cleaning using Thermopure technology, delivering 100% pure laboratory-grade water heated to 70°C through carbon fibre telescopic poles. Reaches up to 80 feet (7-8 floors) from ground level with no chemicals used.
• Abseiling & Rope Access Window Cleaning High-level window cleaning for tall buildings using IRATA Level 2 and 3 qualified rope access technicians. Includes approved installation and testing of eyebolts and wire safety devices conforming to BS EN 795 and BS 7883:2005 standards.
• Cherry Picker / MEWP Access Cleaning Hydraulic platform and MEWP access for window cleaning and building exterior maintenance, ranging from small scissor lifts to 64-metre truck-mounted cherry pickers. IPAF-trained operators conduct full risk assessments and method statements before each task.
• Gutter Vac Gutter Clearance Services Ground-level gutter clearance using Sky Vac vacuum system with camera-guided carbon fibre poles and 5000-watt triple motor suction. Reaches gutters up to 52 feet (4-5 floors) from ground level, with on-site generators and 1500-litre holding tanks.
• High-Rise Cradle / BMU Access Cleaning Window cleaning using Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) and static cradle systems permanently installed on office and apartment block buildings, including annual testing of cradles to meet health and safety legislation.
• Pressure Washing & Jet Cleaning High-pressure washing, steam and jet cleaning services for driveways, building exteriors, warehouses, and industrial units, using 64-metre hydraulic platform vehicle access.
• Solar & PV Panel Cleaning Cleaning of solar panels and PV arrays using hot water Reach & Wash pole systems, harness, cherry picker, or abseil access with mobile trolley systems for residential and commercial installations.
• Eyebolt & Anchor Device Testing and Installation Installation, testing and certification of eyebolts and fall arrest systems conforming to BS EN 795 and BS 7883 standards, including annual testing and inspection services.
• Glass Roof & Atrium Cleaning Cleaning service for conservatories, atriums, Velux skylights, and glass roof light wells using hot water Reach & Wash systems and soft wash methods.
• Façade & Cladding Cleaning Exterior building cleaning including cladding, curtain walling, and powder coating cleaning using cherry pickers, abseiling, water-fed poles, cradles, ladders combined with steam cleaning, pressure washing, and soft wash methods.
• Traditional Ladder Cleaning Conventional window cleaning using V-shape ladders with bucket and squeegee method for inside buildings, shop fronts, and low-rise access up to 35 feet.
• Access & Facade Consultancy Consultancy service working alongside property developers, block management companies, and architects during building design and planning stages to ensure elevations and areas can be accessed and cleaned efficiently and cost-effectively.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves clients an average of 35-40% on total window cleaning costs compared to conventional methods (ladders, cherry pickers, abseiling)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers39 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camlite Services: UK specialist window cleaning and building maintenance contractor serving commercial and residential clients across London and the South East. Direct overlap with Clearview in services, geography, and enterprise customer mix.
• Cleanology: London-based commercial cleaning contractor serving corporate offices, property managers, and high-end retail and hospitality clients. Comparable to Clearview in its directly-employed model, London-centric enterprise client focus, and premium positioning on quality and sustainability.
• Vericlor (Vericlean): UK commercial window cleaning and façade maintenance contractor using rope access, cradles, and Reach & Wash pole systems. Comparable to Clearview in high-rise access capability, certification stack (IRATA/IPAF), and commercial property client base.
• High Spec Window Cleaners: UK specialist commercial window cleaning contractor using Reach & Wash, abseiling, and platform access methods. Closely comparable to Clearview in service mix, access methodology, and target market of housing associations, property managers, and commercial offices.
• Pure Window Cleaning: UK specialist commercial and residential window cleaning contractor using Reach & Wash, abseiling, and cradle access. Operates across multiple UK regions with a directly-employed model and enterprise client base, making it the closest comparable to Clearview's service mix and delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo UK: Global facilities management and food services group with UK cleaning, maintenance, and building services operations for corporate, government, education, and healthcare clients. Comparable enterprise and public-sector client footprint to Clearview but as part of a multi-service integrated FM model.
• Mitie Group: UK-listed facilities management and professional services company with cleaning, maintenance, and property services divisions serving commercial real estate, public sector, and housing clients. Comparable in serving housing associations, local authorities, and London commercial offices, though window cleaning is one small part of a much wider portfolio.
• Atalian Servest: International facilities services group with a large UK cleaning and building maintenance operation serving commercial, public, and residential block management customers. Overlaps with Clearview in London commercial window cleaning, abseil, and cradle access services but at materially larger scale and broader service scope.
• Churchill Group: Large UK-based contract services provider delivering cleaning, security, and support services to commercial, public, and residential clients. Overlaps with Clearview in commercial window and façade cleaning but operates as a broader facilities services platform rather than a window-cleaning specialist.
• Compass Group UK: Global contract catering and support services group with significant UK facilities and cleaning operations serving corporate, education, healthcare, and government clients. Clearview's Compass Group / Eurest contract shows direct overlap, though Compass's window cleaning activity sits within a much broader outsourced services platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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