The Property Manager's Guide to BMU (Cradle) Window Cleaning
How Building Maintenance Units work, why they suit high-rise buildings with no other access option, and what to check before relying on one for your facade.
- Why a permanently installed BMU means no waiting on transport, hire or setup
- How BMUs reach extreme heights safely where scaffolding and MEWPs can't
- The safety checks and certification your contractor should have in place
- What minimal ground disruption means for your tenants and daily site operations
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What's inside the guide
The benefits of using a BMU
Always available on-site, tailored to the building’s design, and precise enough to target repairs without compromise.
Built for high-rise conditions
Minimal ground disruption, comfort for operatives on long shifts, and a consistently streak-free finish.
Is your BMU fit for purpose?
The service, LOLER and insurance checks worth confirming before relying on it.
5 reasons we use BMUs
Always available, fast, safe, comfortable for operatives, and a consistent finish every time.
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