Most shop fascias, projecting signs and the tops of glass canopies can be cleaned from the ground with a water-fed pole and purified water as part of a regular window clean. Illuminated signs, fabric awnings and anything fragile are checked on the survey first.
Why the sign matters as much as the glass
A clean window under a grubby sign still looks neglected. Fascias collect road film, cobwebs and bird mess, and white or pale signs show it quickly. Because signs sit above eye level, they are easy to forget until a customer or landlord points them out.
The good news is that the same kit that cleans the glass can usually clean the sign on the same visit. A soft brush on a water-fed pole reaches fascias and projecting signs from the pavement, and the purified water rinses clean without leaving streaks on painted, vinyl or aluminium surfaces.
Can glass canopies be cleaned from the ground?
Often, yes. Glass and polycarbonate canopies over shop entrances collect leaves, dirt and moss on top, and they can look green from underneath. A pole can reach and rinse the top surface from the ground on most low canopies. Heavy moss or debris may need a separate visit or a different approach, which we would explain on the survey.
What about fabric awnings and illuminated signs?
Fabric awnings need a gentle wash and a check that the fabric and frame are sound, so they are priced separately. Illuminated and electrical signs are cleaned on the outside only, with the power off where possible, and never if any part looks damaged or loose. We tell you if we spot anything that needs a signmaker.
How often should signs and fascias be cleaned?
Most shops include the fascia on every window clean or every second one. Signs on busy roads or under trees may need it every visit. Canopy tops usually suit two or three cleans a year, often after the autumn leaf fall and again in spring.
Checking your lease
Many commercial leases put the duty to keep the shopfront, sign and canopy clean and in good repair on the tenant. If you are not sure, check your lease or ask your landlord. A written scope that includes the sign and canopy makes it easy to show the work has been done.
Can you clean projecting and hanging signs?
Projecting signs, hanging signs and brackets collect cobwebs and bird mess and are easy to forget. Most are within reach of a water-fed pole from the pavement. We rinse painted and vinyl signs gently with purified water and a soft brush, and we never put weight on a sign or bracket. If a sign looks loose, rusted or damaged, we stop and tell you, as that is a job for your signmaker or landlord, not a window cleaner.
Quick questions
Is cleaning the fascia sign extra?
Usually it is included in the scope if it is within pole reach. We confirm on the survey.
Can you clean the top of a glass canopy?
On most low canopies, yes, from the ground with a water-fed pole.
Do you clean fabric awnings?
They can be cleaned gently, priced separately after we have looked at them.
