[davids3511]

I have staff that I want to put onto cleaning conny roofs but I don't want them on ladders. What easy up and down platforms do you guys use? I have scaff towers but want something a bit simpler really.

[SB Cleaning]

A frame platform ladder.

[M.c.s]

2 step ladders 2 mtres apart with a scaffold plank in-between to stand on go to any scaffolding company £25  scaffold plank reinforced

[Ched]

I know you know but if it's employees make sure what ever you use is OK H&S wise and they are trained to use it!
Using planks etc is just an accident waiting to happen!
If a self employed person wants to take risks no problem but employees are another matter!

[NWH]

Google it you can get Ideal ladders for this with suckers attached to the sides and top of the ladder,usually it’s the bloke using it  that’s the sucker though 🤣🤣🤣.
Seriously though you can buy these ladders.

[M.c.s]

Youhttps://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-2-section-4-way-aluminium-combination-ladder-with-platform-2-65m/4486x could try this one

[Ched]

You https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-2-section-4-way-aluminium-combination-ladder-with-platform-2-65m/4486x could try this one

Fine for self employed but is specifically says 'Non-Professional Use'!

I have had a similar one for years and it's been very useful! 

Just spotted they do sell one for pro use: https://www.screwfix.com/p/werner-3-section-5-way-aluminium-combination-ladder-with-platform-2-48m/420kh

[M.c.s]

You https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-2-section-4-way-aluminium-combination-ladder-with-platform-2-65m/4486x could try this one

Fine for self employed but is specifically says 'Non-Professional Use'!

I have had a similar one for years and it's been very useful! 

Just spotted they do sell one for pro use: https://www.screwfix.com/p/werner-3-section-5-way-aluminium-combination-ladder-with-platform-2-48m/420kh

I have to a mini scaff 7 m
Been a bit awkward taking the base inside then fitting the wheels and cleaning glass

I didn't see that one thanks ched I will get that one

[Clever Forum Name]

I must be missing something here as we just use large step ladders. To be honest I also work from bedroom windows now and encourage my guys todo the same.

As long as you don’t hit the lampshade or take a chunk out of the wallpaper 

[SB Cleaning]

I must be missing something here as we just use large step ladders. To be honest I also work from bedroom windows now and encourage my guys todo the same.

As long as you don’t hit the lampshade or take a chunk out of the wallpaper 

Are you joking? Bedroom windows 

[Ggh]

Boss youngmans scaff tower with pasma training.

[Splash & dash]

I must be missing something here as we just use large step ladders. To be honest I also work from bedroom windows now and encourage my guys todo the same.

As long as you don’t hit the lampshade or take a chunk out of the wallpaper 

Lol work from a bedroom window  you must be joking far to much to go wrong .

[Clever Forum Name]

Done plenty from the bedroom that over looks the conservatory.

Keep the hose outside the house, moving anything you can hit and it makes the finials a piece of cake.

I do the majority from outside and anything that’s tricky i do from the window.

[SB Cleaning]

Done plenty from the bedroom that over looks the conservatory.

Keep the hose outside the house, moving anything you can hit and it makes the finials a piece of cake.

I do the majority from outside and anything that’s tricky i do from the window.

  very professional

[colin bird]

I use a one metre high hop up,it has steps either side leading to the platform,this works fine for me,if I can't clean all the roof from it ,ie those hard to get at bits ,I either decline the job if I don't fancy it,or advise customer prior to cleaning that I can't reach that awkward bit in the corner and then let them make the decision if they want me to clean
I am sixty two and probably wouldn't survive a fall from any higher

[Smudger]

sounds like people are over thinking this - unless of course your hand cleaning everything like Mr Halliday where you need to get on and over the Conny other wise your only 3 maybe 4 rungs up on a ladder to wfp a roof - and thats only pent roofs or those silly victorian types that have a reverse pitch back to the house.

Used correctly the ladder is much more stable - lighter - less hassle than any of these over complicated platform gizmo's

Darran

[deeege]

It’s bad enough cleaning conservatories from the ground, there’s zero chance I’d bother with them if it meant carrying and setting up a platform.

[the king]

I just use step ladder 🪜 easy and quick to set up 🤷‍♂️

[Clever Forum Name]

Done plenty from the bedroom that over looks the conservatory.

Keep the hose outside the house, moving anything you can hit and it makes the finials a piece of cake.

I do the majority from outside and anything that’s tricky i do from the window.

  very professional

Works for me and my guys. Never had an issue and always gives the best results.

I also used to run a conservatory cleaning valet company which competed with the big boys. I have 4 sets of conservatory roof ladders and two full towers. People having roofs converted to tiled roof’s killed that business.

Cleaning from a bedroom window might not seem professional but I’ve been there and done that all over the years.

Hot water on max, out of a window. You can see everything you’ve missed. I used to pop out roof panels to make it easier to clean as well.

[Bungle]

Done plenty from the bedroom that over looks the conservatory.

Keep the hose outside the house, moving anything you can hit and it makes the finials a piece of cake.

I do the majority from outside and anything that’s tricky i do from the window.

  very professional

Works for me and my guys. Never had an issue and always gives the best results.

I also used to run a conservatory cleaning valet company which competed with the big boys. I have 4 sets of conservatory roof ladders and two full towers. People having roofs converted to tiled roof’s killed that business.

Cleaning from a bedroom window might not seem professional but I’ve been there and done that all over the years.

Hot water on max, out of a window. You can see everything you’ve missed. I used to pop out roof panels to make it easier to clean as well.

Cleaning from a bedroom window and now popping panels out. Wind up 😂