Commercial · New Zealand
A lot of exterior cleaning companies will tell you they can handle your high-rise building. What they often mean is that they will find someone who can. Rope access work gets subcontracted more than almost any other trade in commercial building maintenance, which means the qualifications, safety systems, and accountability of whoever ends up on your facade are largely unknown to the company you appointed. KMG's rope access and abseiling team is in-house. Our operators hold IRAANZ and IRATA qualifications, the New Zealand and international standards for rope access work. Every job is run under our own safety systems with full documentation provided as standard. You know exactly who is on your building and exactly what they are qualified to do.
Rope access is a method of working at height that uses a system of ropes, harnesses, and anchors to allow operators to access and work on vertical or difficult-to-reach surfaces without the need for scaffolding, elevated work platforms, or building maintenance units. It is faster to deploy, less disruptive to building operations, and significantly more cost-effective for many access situations than traditional alternatives.
IRAANZ is the Industrial Rope Access Association of New Zealand. IRATA is the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association, the internationally recognised body that sets the global standard for rope access qualifications and safety. KMG's rope access operators hold qualifications from both organisations, meaning they are trained and assessed to the highest standards available in New Zealand and internationally.
For Facility Managers, this matters for two reasons. First, it means the people working at height on your building are genuinely qualified, not simply experienced. Second, it means KMG's rope access work is fully defensible from a compliance and liability perspective. In the event of an incident, an investigation, or an insurance claim, the qualifications of the operators and the systems under which they worked will be examined. KMG's credentials hold up to that scrutiny.
One of the most common problems Facility Managers face with high-rise building maintenance is contractor fragmentation. The building washing company cannot access the upper floors, so a separate rope access contractor is brought in. Two companies, two compliance frameworks, two sets of site inductions, two invoices, and two points where something can go wrong.
KMG eliminates this entirely. Because rope access is in-house, we handle the full scope of any exterior maintenance job from ground level to rooftop under a single contractor, a single safety system, and a single point of accountability. You deal with one team. You receive one report. You sign off one job.
All rope access work is carried out under KMG's ISO 45001:2018 certified health and safety management system. Safe work method statements are prepared for every rope access job, toolbox meetings are held on site before work begins, and all compliance documentation is managed in real time through our cloud-based HSE app. KMG holds Site Wise Gold certification and is pre-qualified through both Impac Prequal and CM3.
Exterior window and glass cleaning on high-rise and complex-access buildings, delivered to the same brush and blade finish standard as ground-level work.
Facade washing, chemical treatment, and exterior building wash on multi-storey structures where conventional access equipment cannot reach.
Inspection of cladding systems, identifying joint failures or water ingress, and minor repairs and sealant treatment by qualified operators.
Clearance of gutters , downpipes, and drainage systems on multi-storey buildings where elevated access is required for safe completion of the work.
Inspection and certification of anchor points, abseil anchors, and height safety systems on commercial buildings, carried out by qualified operators.
Access and maintenance work in confined spaces including tanks, voids, and enclosed structures requiring specialist entry procedures and equipment.
"Auckland Museum is thrilled and said it was the best job in years. A big thanks to you and the team. It's awesome that we have such an amazing partnership with you, one of high standards and trust. You are very appreciated."
"It's been a few months since we kicked off the building cleans with KMG and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding work you've delivered. The results have been stellar."
"This round of window cleaning has yielded the most positive feedback from residents to date. The team gave great service, were super friendly and went the extra mile. Communication has been outstanding. Their work ethic is excellent and a thorough job is always done without exception."
In New Zealand, the recognised qualification bodies for rope access are IRAANZ (Industrial Rope Access Association of New Zealand) and IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association). IRATA is the internationally recognised standard. KMG's operators hold qualifications from both organisations. You should always confirm that rope access operators working on your building are qualified through one or both of these bodies, not simply experienced at working at height.
Yes, when carried out by qualified operators under a documented safety system. KMG prepares a safe work method statement for every rope access job, conducts on-site toolbox meetings before work begins, and manages all compliance in real time. Ground exclusion zones are established where required, and work is coordinated to avoid conflict with building occupants and visitors.
For periodic maintenance tasks, rope access is typically faster to deploy, significantly less expensive, and far less disruptive to building operations than scaffolding. There is no multi-day erection and dismantling process, no obstruction of entrances or footpaths, and no impact on the building's appearance during the works. For large-scale or long-duration projects, scaffolding may still be appropriate, and KMG can advise on the best access method for your specific job.
No. KMG's rope access and abseiling team is directly employed. We do not subcontract height access work to third parties. Every operator on your building is a KMG employee, trained to our standards and covered by our safety systems.
KMG provides rope access services for commercial office buildings, retail centres, industrial facilities, hotels, educational campuses, and any other structure requiring height access for cleaning, inspection, or maintenance. If you are unsure whether rope access is the right solution for your building, contact our team for an assessment.
Yes. KMG's rope access team carries out cladding inspection and minor repairs, sealant treatment, joint sealing, and anchor point inspection and certification in addition to cleaning and washing work. This makes rope access a practical solution for combining maintenance tasks into a single mobilisation rather than booking separate contractors for each.
Talk to our team about rope access requirements for your building. We provide a clear written scope, transparent pricing, and a dedicated account manager as your single point of contact from enquiry through to completion.