Warehouse clean for Hillcroft Surgery Supplies

OneFifty has recently completed a sizeable exterior cleaning project for Hillcroft Surgery Supplies, a Yeovil-based company.

The company set up in 2005 to supply GP surgeries with a range of medical supplies and has steadily expanded over time. Having outgrown its previous building the company had decided to move to a new, larger premises to support planned future growth. The new site consists of two detached steel framed warehouses, one of which is configured to provide both warehousing, office facilities and a canteen. As well as providing much needed additional space for storing supplies, the warehouses also offer easy vehicle loading via adjustable raised dock loading doors.

Preparing the buildings for occupation

The two warehouses had been vacant for some time and were looking quite the worse for wear, so the directors decided to have them completely refurbished prior to moving in.

The pale grey metal cladding on both buildings was badly stained with a combination of algae and atmospheric pollution, while the corrugated roof harboured a thick layer of moss and algae. In addition, the gutters of both buildings were completely blocked with a build up of debris and silt, which caused them to overflow whenever it rained. Overflowing gutters can cause serious damage to a buildings structure so the situation needed to be addressed.

Professional cleaning from the top down

Our experienced operatives know the best ways to tackle algae staining and clear clogged up drains. We started by cleaning the roof to remove moss and algae, then cleared the blocked gutters by removing debris and silt. This allowed water to flow along the gulleys, and down and away from the building.

We then gave the warehouse cladding a thorough clean using pressurised steam to remove the algae, and kill off algae spores. This was followed by the application of a biocide - a growth inhibitor that help forestall future attacks.

BRILLIANT RESULTS - READY FOR THE BIG MOVE

As can be seen from the images below the units looked fantastic once cleaned and our client was delighted with the outcome.

Our new Multitel 350 provided the extended outreach required to access and clean these large structures, helping us deliver a very efficient and cost-effective service. It helped ensure the project was completed within the required time frame, allowing Hillcroft Surgery Supplies to stay on schedule for their move.

To find out more about our reliable and efficient exterior building cleaning services call Max or Andy Morris on 0333 234 1445 or email your enquiry and we’ll get back to you.

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