Wattisham Flying Station
External Cleaning
Specialist Exterior Cleaning for a High-Security Aviation Facility
Project Overview
Services Provided
External window cleaning
cladding cleaning
gutter downpipe cleaning
glass canopy cleaning
external detail cleaning
Client/Site: Wattisham Flying Station / Air Base
Location: Suffolk
Sector: Defence / Secure Site / Commercial Facilities
Estimated Duration: Up to 2 weeks
Team: 4 operatives
Equipment Used: MEWPs, water-fed poles, pure water systems and commercial exterior cleaning equipment Wattisham Flying Station required large-scale external cleaning across multiple areas of the site.
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The project included windows, cladding, gutter downpipes, grey detailing and glass canopies.
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Due to the scale and nature of the site, the work required careful planning, safe access methods and reliable communication.
The Challenge
The site presented several challenges:
Large external elevations
Multiple cleaning areas across the site
High-level windows and cladding
Glass canopy cleaning
Gutter downpipes and external detailing
Secure site requirements
Safe access planning
Completing work within an agreed project window
A site of this size requires a contractor that can provide the right equipment, trained operatives and a structured cleaning plan.
Our Solution
Aqua Force Commercial Cleaning Services planned the works using a 4-operative team and commercial access equipment.
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The work included:
External window cleaning
Cladding cleaning
Glass canopy cleaning
Gutter downpipe cleaning
Grey detailing cleaning
Pure water cleaning
MEWP access where required
Water-fed pole cleaning for suitable areas
The project was approached in sections to ensure consistent results across the site.
Safety and Access Planning
Safe access was one of the most important parts of the project.
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Our approach included:
Site-specific RAMS
MEWP planning
Safe use of water-fed pole systems
Controlled work areas
Suitable PPE
Coordination with site contacts
Work planned around site requirements
This allowed our team to carry out the works safely and professionally across a large, active site.
The Result
The external cleaning helped improve the overall appearance of the buildings and key site areas.
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Key outcomes included:
Cleaner external windows
Improved cladding appearance
Cleaned glass canopies
Improved external detailing
Work planned and delivered safely
Large-scale cleaning completed by a trained commercial team
Professional support for a secure commercial environment
Why This Project Matters
Large sites need contractors who can manage access, safety, scheduling and communication.
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This project demonstrates Aqua Force Commercial Cleaning Services’ ability to deliver commercial exterior cleaning across large, complex sites.
Suitable For
This service is suitable for:
Defence sites
Secure facilities
Industrial estates
Warehouses
Commercial buildings
Schools and colleges
Public sector sites
Facilities management contracts
Need a contractor for large-scale external cleaning?
Aqua Force Commercial Cleaning Services provides commercial window cleaning, cladding cleaning, canopy cleaning, gutter cleaning and high-level exterior cleaning across Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and London.
Contact us to arrange a site visit.​