Clean // Precision maintenance
Medium-rise building washing for commercial property
Drone Group washes medium-rise commercial buildings using tethered specialist UAVs, reaching up to 70 metres without scaffolding or rope access. Facades, roofs, cladding and windows are cleaned by drone, keeping workers off the building and tenants undisturbed across Auckland and New Zealand.
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Get a quote for your building
Tell us about the building and what needs cleaning. We'll check access, height and scope, then come back with a fixed-price, no-obligation proposal.
- 1Send your building details
- 2We check access, height and scope
- 3You get a fixed-price proposal
At a glance
What this service is
- Maximum reach
- 70 metres
- Access method
- Tethered specialist UAVs, scaffold-free
- Water supply
- Ground-station fed, deionised water available
- Certification
- CAA Part 102 Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certificate
- Safety
- Removes workers from height, SSSP and RAMS on every job
- Coverage
- Auckland base, expanding across New Zealand
The comparison
Drone cleaning vs scaffolding
For most high-access exteriors, tethered drone cleaning is faster, safer and more cost-effective than traditional scaffolding or rope access.
| Factor | Drone cleaning | Scaffolding |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower, faster setup | Higher, labour-intensive |
| Setup time | Hours | Days to weeks |
| Safety risk | Workers stay on the ground | Working at height |
| Height limit | Up to 70m | Unlimited but costly |
| Tenant disruption | Minimal | Significant |
How it works
From enquiry to sign-off in four steps
Enquiry
Tell us about your building, height and scope. We respond with indicative pricing and next steps.
Site assessment & quote
We assess access, hazards and methodology, then issue a fixed, no-obligation quote.
Drone deployment
Our CAA-certified crew mobilises tethered cleaning drones with an SSSP in place.
Report & sign-off
You receive before and after documentation and a completed sign-off for your records.
Commercial Drone Cleaning covers
Everything included in the service.
What we clean
Specialised cleaning for every surface
Soft wash
Low-pressure chemical application that lifts grime, organic growth and pollution staining from cladding and facades without damaging substrates.
High-pressure exterior cleaning
Targeted high-pressure washing for stubborn deposits on concrete, masonry and hard surfaces where a deeper clean is required.
High-rise window cleaning
Deionised water finishing for streak-free glazing at height, without the cost and disruption of suspended access platforms.
Roof washing & treatment
Removes built-up moss, lichen and debris from commercial roofs, then applies a preventative treatment to slow regrowth.
Moss & lichen treatment
Specialist biocide application that kills organic growth at the root, protecting roof and facade substrates long-term.
Gutter cleaning
Clears leaves and blockages from high gutters and downpipes that are costly to reach by ladder or scaffold.
Who we serve
Industries we clean for
Commercial buildings
Office towers and mixed-use high-rises across the Auckland CBD and beyond.
Industrial plants
Processing facilities, factories and warehouses with hard-to-reach exteriors.
Retail & shopping centres
Large-format retail and shopping centres, cleaned around trading hours.
Property managers
Portfolio-wide cleaning and inspection programmes for managed assets.
Warehouses
Large-span roofs and cladding cleaned safely without disrupting operations.
Solar arrays
Panel cleaning and thermal inspection to maintain energy yield.
Clean // Solar
Solar panel cleaning
Soiled panels lose generation. We clean commercial solar arrays with tethered drones and deionised water, with no roof access and no walking the array.
How pricing works
Tailored quotes, not guesswork
Every building is different. We price based on a few key factors so you only pay for what your asset needs.
Building size
Larger surface areas take more time and water, but scale efficiently with drone deployment.
Height & access
Reach up to 70m by drone. Ground teams handle anything under 5m, with drones for everything above.
Location
Auckland-based, with travel factored for regional deployments across New Zealand.
Scope
Soft wash, high-pressure, window cleaning and treatments can be combined to suit your asset.
Questions
Frequently asked
Free FM tools
Free tools for planning exterior work
Inspect the exterior, compare contractor quotes and let tenants know about the works. Free for facilities managers, no account needed.
Exterior Condition Inspection Template
Walk a building's exterior, rate every element 1–5 and get an automatic summary for the owner.
Contractor Quote Comparison
Compare up to four quotes like-for-like and show the owner why you chose one.
Tenant Notice Generator
Clear shutdown and works notices for email and the lobby, in two minutes.
Get a fast, no-obligation quote today
Tell us about your building and we'll come straight back with next steps and pricing.
Let's Talk
Three ways to reach Drone Group.
Pick whichever suits you, a quick call, a question for our assistant, or an email. We'll respond with a clear estimate and next steps.
Ask our assistant
Get an instant answer about our drone services, then hand over to the team when you're ready.
Email us
Send through the details of your building or array and we'll reply with a clear estimate.
Get a fast quote for your building