Traditional exterior-cleaning projects may require scaffolding, boom lifts, or other heavy equipment to reach elevated surfaces. While these methods can be appropriate for some buildings, they may also create logistical challenges and place added pressure on sidewalks, landscaping, and surrounding property.
An Office Manager with Lacuna Lofts Chicago described the benefit of using drone technology for an exterior-cleaning project:
“It was a major advantage that this project required no scaffolding or heavy lifts. When we recently replaced our windows, the lifts used for the installation cracked our sidewalks; using this drone technology eliminated that risk.”
The testimonial highlights an important consideration for property managers: the cleaning method should not create unnecessary risk for the areas surrounding the building.
Drone-based exterior cleaning may reduce or eliminate the need for certain forms of ground-based access equipment, depending on the building and project.
Potential advantages can include:
- Less heavy equipment positioned around the property
- Reduced obstruction near entrances and walkways
- Lower risk of equipment-related sidewalk damage
- Fewer access challenges around landscaping
- A more flexible approach to elevated surfaces
Every building is different, so the appropriate cleaning method must be determined after evaluating the property.
Exterior cleaning is not only about improving the appearance of a building. It is also about protecting windows, sidewalks, landscaping, entrances, and other nearby assets throughout the project.
For Lacuna Lofts, avoiding heavy lifts was especially valuable because previous equipment had damaged the property’s sidewalks.
In some cases, specialized cleaning drones can reach exterior surfaces without traditional scaffolding or heavy lifts. Suitability depends on the building’s design, height, surface type, surrounding environment, and cleaning requirements.
Ask Apache X Clean whether your property can be cleaned using drone technology without scaffolding or heavy lift equipment.
