The Future of Façade
Maintenance, Today
Safer. Smarter. Cleaner.
Towercraft delivers robotic façade inspection and cleaning services that outperform traditional rope access - with higher quality, lower costs, and zero accident risk.
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Smarter Maintenance: AI-powered inspections detect hidden issues before they become costly problems
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Better Quality: Restores surfaces to as new condition with microscopic precision
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Zero Accidents: No rope access. Maximum compliance with HSE and Work at Height regulations.
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Sustainable: Low water, low energy, and minimal carbon cost
The future of façade maintenance is here.
Glass
Composite Panels
Aluminium Cladding
Joints & Ventilation Surfaces
Efficient: Wind resistant to 40mph – reduced downtime
Effective: Nano-technology cleaning of the four key surface contaminants – chemical, biological, environmental and mechanical
Rigorous: Aligned with leading European guidelines for architectural glass
Reliable: Certified to the highest international quality standards
Façades maintained with the Towercraft system aren’t just visibly clean, they are chemically clean, restoring the surface to ‘as new’ condition.
Residues are rinsed and extracted from the façade surface, preventing post-clean streaking.
Analysis via microscope of different surface types and contamination types clearly demonstrates the benefits of cleaning with Towercraft.
After Dry Cleaning, surface are visibly cleaner. Deep Cleaning elevates the quality of clean to ‘as new’ condition.
BEFORE
AFTER
Asset Value Maximisation
Reduce façade maintenance costs by 30–50%
Preserve property value & tenant appeal
Risk Reduction
Zero accident risk
Full HSE compliance
Video-documented cleaning records
Smart Maintenance
Onboard cameras identify issues before they escalate
Digital reporting for long-term records
Sustainability
19.6kWh per day energy use
Low water consumption & recycling system
Minimal chemical use (EcoLab-certified)
Exposed to the elements and with limited protection from surrounding buildings, tall buildings come under daily attack from chemical, biological, mechanical and environmental deposits. Combined with damage from low grade traditional cleaning methods, deposits quickly build up on glass and cladding surfaces, impacting the image of the building as well as degrading the surfaces.
Traditional rope access cleaning methods are labour intensive, slow and inconsistent. Specific risk factors include:
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No rinsing of surfaces
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Working at height safety risks to operators and public below
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Limited effectiveness across different deposit types
Towercraft avoids these problems, restoring glass and cladding surfaces to ‘as-new’ condition with tailored cleaning solutions, low water usage and low pressure cleaning.
Contact our High-Rise team today to arrange a demo.
Retail parks, warehouses, distribution centres and office buildings all come under daily attack from chemical, biological, mechanical and environmental deposits which accumulate on cladding and façades. These affect the image of the building as well as degrading the surface materials.
Traditional cleaning methods for low-rise buildings using high pressure jet wash or water and pole are labour intensive and slow, bringing specific risk factors including:
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Expensive water ingress
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Not addressing oxidation issues
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High volumes of water
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Overspray / drain-off issues
Towercraft avoids these problems, restoring the cladding surfaces to ‘as-new’ condition with tailored cleaning solutions, low water usage and low pressure cleaning.
Contact our Low-Rise team today to arrange a demo
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Contact the Towercraft team today to arrange a demo.
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FAQs
Here you’ll find the answers to a range of frequently asked questions about Towercraft in General, Safety, and Set up & Operations:
What does Towercraft do, and what problem does it solve?
Towercraft offers robotic façade inspection and cleaning systems that eliminate the need for dangerous, labour-intensive manual cleaning — ensuring safer, faster, and more consistent results.
How is Towercraft different?
Towercraft uses automated precision systems that reduce costs, save water, and provide consistent high-quality cleaning results.
Which industries do you serve?
We serve commercial real estate, facility management, construction, and architectural sectors.
What is Towercraft’s environmental and sustainability policy?
We prioritise water efficiency, eco-certified cleaning solutions, and electric systems with zero emissions.
What are the water and chemical consumption rates?
Towercraft uses up to 80% less water and 60% less chemical than manual cleaning.
Which certifications do your systems hold (ISO, CE, UKCA, etc.)?
All Towercraft systems are CE and UKCA certified and meet ISO safety and quality standards.
Which surfaces can Towercraft clean?
Towercraft robots clean glass, composite, aluminium, and metal façades safely and efficiently.
What is the maximum operating height and width?
Depending on the model, up to 300 metres in height and 170 cm in cleaning width.
What is the wind limit and under what weather conditions
can it operate?
Towercraft can operate safely in wind speeds up to 40mph. If the on-board wind speed monitors detect high wind speed the operator is alerted and automatic shut-off can be activated.
How is power supplied to therobot?
(BMU, mobile crane, roof rigging)
Towercraft is connected to the building’s three-phase power outlets.
How is the robot secured to the building, and how does
the safety system
function?
A certified suspension system with rated anchors or davit arms is required for secure installation. Towercraft is protected by dual fail-safes and load monitoring sensors.
How long is the preparation time before an operation?
Typically 30–60 minutes depending on the site configuration.
What is the daily cleaning capacity (in m²)?
Depending cleaning capacity varies depending on the crane system (BMU vs Mobile Crane) and the specific cleaning programme in use.
How do the robots overcome façade obstacles
(rails, recesses, panels, etc.)?
Through intelligent obstacle detection and adjustable brush positioning systems.
Does the unit use building mapping or sensors for navigation?
Yes, advanced mapping sensors and gyroscopes provide accurate positioning.
Does the robot have AI or automatic pathfinding?
Yes, AI-assisted route planning and obstacle detection are standard features
How does the system respond in case of a malfunction?
It automatically pauses, locks its position, and alerts the operator.
What pedestrian protection measures are implemented?
A full risk assessment is conducted prior to operations commencing. Ground barriers and exclusion zones are established and maintained during operations.
How does the system integrate with BMUs?
Compatible with most single or twin-jib BMUs, coordinated via operator interface.
Is the device manually operated or semi-autonomous?
Semi-autonomous with manual override for safety and precision control.
Is Towercraft compatible with US, Canada, or NYC standards?
Yes, adaptable to North American voltage, BMU configurations, and safety standards.
Does Towercraft comply with BS EN 1808?
Towercraft operations are carried out in accordance with UK legislation and recognised industry standards.
Where applicable, the principles of BS EN 1808 (Suspended Access Equipment) are applied to suspension, stability, redundancy, wind limits, and emergency arrangements.