What a Clean Towers site walk actually covers
Every engagement starts the same way: before we quote a price, before we schedule a crew, before anyone touches the glass, we walk the building. It's the single most important step in the whole process — and it's the one most window cleaning companies skip.
Here's what we're actually doing during that hour on-site.
Reading the facade
The first thing we do is look at the building the way the building demands. Is the glass flat curtain wall, or are there setbacks, inset balconies, and architectural features that complicate access? Are there fins, louvers, or sunshades that block a straight drop? The facade geometry decides the method — rope access, swing stage, water-fed pole, or a combination — and we can't choose the right one without seeing it in person.
Checking the access
Next we look at how we'd actually reach the glass. On the roof: are there permanent anchors, davit bases, or a BMU — and does that system reach the whole envelope, or are there gaps? At ground level: is there space to stage a swing stage, or is the plaza too tight? Is there a loading zone, pedestrian traffic, or a sidewalk that needs protection? These details determine not just the method, but the logistics, the timeline, and the cost.
Assessing the glass itself
We look at the condition of the glass, not just its layout. Is there hard-water scale building up? Early-stage etching? Construction debris left from a recent build? This tells us whether the job is routine cleaning or whether restoration needs to be part of the scope — and catching that early often saves an owner from a far more expensive problem later.
What you get afterward
After the walk, you get three things in writing:
A written scope — exactly what we'll clean, how, and where, so your team and ownership group know precisely what's being done. An access plan — the method we recommend and why, including how we'll reach the difficult areas. And a clear, line-item price — no mystery numbers, no surprises.
Why it matters
A site walk is how we avoid the two things building owners hate most: surprise costs and surprise problems. A contractor who quotes a high-rise without walking it is guessing — and guesses turn into change orders, missed areas, and the wrong method on the wrong building.
We don't guess. We walk the building, we read what it needs, and we put it in writing before any crew arrives. It's the first thing we do on every engagement, and it's the reason the rest of the work goes smoothly.
If you've got a building that needs attention, that's where we start. Get in touch and we'll set up a walk.
