Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning
Building facade cleaning in NEOM
NEOM is a vast development zone still under heavy construction on the Aqaba Gulf and Red Sea coast north west of Tabuk, with machinery running year round and construction dust settling thick on new villa districts and worker housing compounds. Salt air from the sea penetrates fine building dust, humidity fixes grime onto glass and cladding fast, and wind carries dust from vacant plots between homes across every new surface.
Why a facade needs regular cleaning
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The surface is protected
The wrong product costs more than the dirt it removes.
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Access decided on site
We do not pick the access method from an office.
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Glass stays clear
Calcium scale on glass turns into permanent etching if it is left.
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The building keeps running
We plan the access and the working hours around how the building is used through the day, and we protect the ground, the entrances and anyone passing below.
Why the job is different in NEOM
Building dust settles onto new glass and cladding fast and contains heavy metal particles from earth moving equipment that penetrate finishes easily. The whole method is set out in our notes on building facade cleaning.
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Construction dust with metal particles penetrates fast
Building dust holds heavy metal particles from diggers, trucks and machinery that settle quickly onto new glass and cladding. This dust does not wash off with ordinary water and needs specialist cleaner that dissolves oils and removes metals. Delay allows these particles to work deep into fresh paint and coatings.
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Vacant land generates sand and dust clouds
Vacant plots between residential compounds generate sand dust easily from any wind movement. Fine sand settles on new facades and leaves a dull film that ages the building fast. Regular cleaning stops dust accumulation, and early planning with construction teams may provide temporary protection during active building.
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Salt air speeds rust on fresh metalwork
Salt air from the Aqaba Gulf coast penetrates new paint layers, especially on fresh iron and aluminium. New buildings have not yet developed mature protective coatings, so salt starts corrosion fast. Regular cleaning cycles and preventative treatment stop rust before it marks the new appearance.
What's Included
Large construction sites and vacant land between compounds constantly generate building dust and sand, and new buildings need regular cleaning during active construction and during early occupation phases.
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Roof survey and anchor points
Active construction sites need early coordination with safety and construction management, and roof anchor points on new buildings may not be finished so inspection is essential before any work starts.
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Access chosen: rope or powered
Strong winds are common in the region, so rope access is safer than powered platforms. Open areas and vacant land accelerate wind speed so extra securing and harness work are needed.
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A test patch before the whole elevation
Test patches on new cladding and glass are essential because factory protection films and coatings may not tolerate strong cleaners. Modern construction products need specialist testing before application.
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Glass and curtain walling
New glass may carry factory films or coatings, and cleaning must remove dust without stripping these layers. New curtain wall frames may need special care for fresh runners and seals.
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Cladding and stone, pH-neutral
New cladding and metals are sensitive to salt and metal dust, and need pH neutral cleaner and preventative treatment. Fresh iron and aluminium corrode fast in salt air so immediate treatment is vital.
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Ground and passers-by protected
Ground areas around new buildings may be incomplete with building materials and debris. Protection from extra contamination and safe drainage channels are essential during facade cleaning work.
NEOM on the map
NEOM sits about 87.5 km from Duba and about 140.5 km from Tabuk.
Open in Google MapsHow we work
Survey from the roof
Choose access and products
Wash top to bottom
Inspect and hand over
Some of our work
Photos from our team's work.
The character of NEOM
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
Active construction and vacant land mean building dust and metal particles settle fast onto new facades, and protection coatings have not matured so salt and dust penetrate easily. Early frequent cleaning and preventative treatment are essential to protect new buildings from permanent damage.
Other services in NEOM
The room and the building around it are on one list.