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Building Maintenance Units


Our Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) Systems offer bespoke designs that allows personnel to Work at Height quickly and safely. They also work well as long-term Façade Access solutions due to their reliability, efficiency and their average 25 year life span.

A BMU can often be referred to as a gondola, gantry or glass replacement unit, due to its most common purpose.

A BMU will provide the highest level of safety for the Façade workers and the general public, whilst also providing access to all parts of the Façade. If a Building Maintenance Unit is your preferred choice of Façade Access, it will become an integral part of the architectural design.

At Heightsafe, we work with architects to understand the design of the building and the objectives of the BMU. Every building is different and will have different design obstacles to overcome. Depending on the requirements of the building, a building maintenance unit can be installed on free standing tracks to allow the units to traverse the full perimeter of the roof or in a static location.

Heightsafe will always provide a 100% safe, aesthetic and quickest solution.

Cleaning and maintaining tall skyscrapers from top to bottom can be a very difficult task. Façade Access Equipment such as a BMU will allow you to clean the windows safely and securely.

Building Maintenance Units – Compliance Testing

Due to the load capacity that this system can support, it is a legal requirement to have them tested twice annually. At Heightsafe we would recommend 4 inspections annually which would include 2 load test inspections.

Inadequate BMU maintenance schedules can compromise safety and cost you more in the long term. At Heightsafe, we offer a comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification service for all systems. Therefore, ensuring that your system is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations whilst remaining fully compliant.

Why Heightsafe?

The UK’s leading suspended Façade Access specialists!

Heightsafe are proud to be the UK’s leading suspended Façade Access specialists, with a decade of expertise working with main contractors and end users alike. Lasting relationships with industry leading partners and suppliers ensure clients are delivered with the highest quality products for cost-effective prices that don’t compromise on safety. Expert installation teams hold all relevant certifications, providing you with peace of mind and more time to focus on core business activity as Heightsafe act as your specialist Work at Height partner.

Related Products and Services


BMU Service and Maintenance


Heightsafe offer full testing of BMU Cradle equipment which can be individually tailored for you, minimising operational down time and maximising productivity.

Abseiling Anchors for Rope Access


Heightsafe’s Abseiling Anchors can be affixed to various surface structures and materials, to create safe access to internal and external spaces.

Rope Access Dead Weight Trolley Systems


An alternative to fixed rope access systems such as davit arms. Ideal for structures with irregular façade maintenance requirements.

Fall Arrest Eye Bolts


Fixed, removable and reusable fall arrest eye bolts for suspended Rope Access and roof safety, compatible with brick, concrete, steel and cavity walls.

Keeping Personnel Safe Since 2009!

Get in touch with Heightsafe’s friendly, professional team today for free, no obligation advice on your Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) requirements.

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