Principle Windows now UK’s second largest operator – report

Principle Windows, the vertical cleaning division of Principle Cleaning Services, has become the second largest window cleaning operation in the UK. The division, which employs over 100 people and has a turnover of over £7 million, has a market share of 3.4% according to an industry report by IBISWorld.

Principle Windows has grown from humble beginnings in 2013 when it had four employees sourced from East London Business Alliance - a non-profit making organisation, which gives local people the opportunity to get back to work. It is now IRATA accredited and has a group of IRATA-trained abseilers, a five-strong management team, a technical lead, and full-time safety and administrative support. Principle Windows also launched a centre of excellence facility in Stratford in 2019 and has developed bespoke, real time reporting through its drop marking platform.

David Saville, managing director of vertical at Principle Cleaning Services, said: “For our window cleaning operation to be the second largest in the UK in a highly competitive industry is significant, particularly when our portfolio currently only covers the London market. Although we operate in a mature sector with many operators, our strategy is to continue to grow organically through continued investment in our people, innovation, sustainability, and the use of technology to deliver even greater benefits for our clients.”

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