[strakercleaning]

Finally collecting my security pass to carry out carpet/upholstery cleaning in the big house with the clock.
Does anyone here have experience of working there or a similar place, any pitfalls that i should be made aware of?

[Len Gribble]

Chris

Not there but some were else footmen & corgi’s can be a problem! Nether can read signs!

Have you ever tried to get into Gatwick or canary wharf? They cant read also!

Len

[Glynn]

We have done similar jobs, be courtious, safe, use signs and even ramps indoors if necessary, be uniformed and watch out for expensive low level woodwork and furniture not being damaged.
If using electricity be sure to use an rcb, and always keep lidson chemicals etc.

[Dave Parry]

Chris, Have done work in said building and whitehall many times before (not Cleaning though).
Allow plenty of time to get through security checks, even just taking a car in can take time, also it is a big building, so take a map, its easy to get lost. Be prepared to be asked "what are you doing" theres lots of people who think they are in charge about. 

[strakercleaning]

Many thanks for bits of advice...... some sound like spies passing coded messages but i get the drift.

[Ian Gourlay]

Chis

 did you not inspect the place and the work before you agreed tp do the work


I had to be secrity veted before I was allowed to go to a reception at Number Ten

[Dynafoam]

Ian,

I had a cat vetted once - quite cruel really