Spick & Span Window Cleaning attended a residential property in South Kensington, SW7, located between Brompton Road and Thurloe Square, to clean both the front and rear windows — including windows positioned directly above a glass basement extension.
A historic South Kensington property
This handsome four-storey, partly stuccoed townhouse dates back to the 1830s and forms part of a terrace originally developed by builder James Bonnin on land reclaimed by John Alexander in 1826. The area later became known as the Alexander Estate, one of South Kensington’s most architecturally significant developments.
Regular window cleaning maintenance
Spick & Span Window Cleaning provides ongoing window cleaning maintenance for this property as part of a regular contract. A key feature of the home is its modern glass basement extension — a common but challenging architectural element found throughout SW7.
Cleaning windows above glass extensions safely
Windows located above glass roofs and basement extensions require specialist equipment and experience. Many window cleaners in Chelsea and Kensington are unable — or unwilling — to clean these windows safely.
Unfortunately, we are frequently told of so-called window cleaners who take unnecessary risks, including leaning out of windows, climbing onto ledges, or standing directly on glass roofs. These practices not only alarm homeowners but also place lives and property at serious risk.
Our safe approach
At Spick & Span, safety is never compromised. Before beginning any job, we assess all access points and select the safest possible method. For this property, we used our professional reach-and-wash window cleaning system, allowing us to clean windows up to 60ft high without standing on glass or placing anyone in danger.
This method is ideally suited to properties in South Kensington, Chelsea, Belgravia, Mayfair, and Marylebone, where glass basement extensions and difficult access are common features.
The result was spotless, streak-free windows — cleaned efficiently, safely, and without any risk to the property or our team.
If your property has hard-to-reach windows or glass extensions,
request a free quote from Spick & Span Window Cleaning.