HCS Cleaning Services Scales New Heights With Hub Support

Abseil window cleaning specialists HCS Cleaning Services has more than doubled turnover after securing lucrative new commercial contracts with support from Business Growth Hub.

Founded more than 50 years ago, the Bolton-based business uses specialist techniques such as abseiling and cradles to clean a wide-range of buildings including sports stadiums, hotels, and high-rise office blocks.

After Josh Hulstone, Account Director at HCS Cleaning Services, made contact with the Business Growth Hub, adviser Jonathan Crabtree identified master classes for the firm to attend and linked the business to a network of key contacts and a purchasing consortium. Additionally, digital growth adviser Doug Tracey worked with the team to improve the business’ digital marketing strategy.

Since working with Business Growth Hub, part of Manchester Growth Company, HCS Cleaning Services has received an influx of commercial and corporate contract offers. The firm has secured ongoing work with the NHS and Premier Inn, in addition to two high profile city centre developments: No.1 Deansgate, the luxury apartment development, and XYZ Building, which is set to house multimillion-pound organisations and become one of Spinningfield’s landmark structures.

The firm also forecasts further growth, with turnover set to rise up to 90% in the next 12 months. HCS Cleaning Services will continue to work with Business Growth Hub’s access to finance team to provide funding for new equipment, vehicles and the recruitment of specialist abseil cleaning staff to achieve sustainable business growth.

Scott Horan, Operations Director at HCS Cleaning Services, said: “As a result of the Hub’s practical advice and sound knowledge, we now operate under a robust marketing strategy and boosted digital presence, which has allowed us to grow sustainably and create and secure employment.

“We now have a solid platform from which to excel, and I look forward to adding to our diverse mix of clients, taking on more staff, and introducing new services with the Hub’s continued support so that we can tackle increasingly demanding projects.”

Jonathan Crabtree, Growth Advisor at Business Growth Hub, added: “HCS’s flexibility of services and ability to take on large projects through its skilled workforce of trained abseilers gives the business an excellent base to expand in this niche sector.

“I’m delighted to see the vast increase in turnover already. The business’ forecasted returns are even more impressive, and I look forward to seeing what the team can do with the momentum they’ve worked so tirelessly to generate.”