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Petrol Forecourt Cleaning

A clean forecourt sells more fuel, and more in the shop.

In short: SPA passport-trained teams for forecourts, pump islands, canopies and shop fronts. Available across the UK with a free survey, fixed pricing and a written method statement.

Operative pressure washing a petrol station forecourt at night
Softwash safeRender, cladding & roofs
IPAF & PASMATrained access teams
Own cherry pickersNo hire delays
Run-off controlledKept out of surface drains
SPA passportFuel forecourt trained
NationwideEngland, Scotland, Wales & NI
Overview

Petrol Forecourt Cleaning by Prestige FM.

Drivers judge a petrol station from the road. Fuel spills, oil staining, tyre marks, dirty canopies and grimy pumps make a site look neglected, and slippery forecourts are a safety risk for customers and staff. We clean the whole site: forecourt surface, pump islands, canopy, fascias, shop front and the areas around it.

Every operative on forecourt work holds the SPA (Safety Pass Alliance) Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport, the standard that oil companies and fuel retailers require before contractors can work on their sites. We work to your permit-to-work and site rules, set up exclusion zones around live pumps, and control wash water so fuel-contaminated run-off doesn’t reach surface water drains.

Work is usually done at night or in quiet periods so the site stays open, and our own cherry pickers with IPAF-trained operators reach canopies and high-level signage without scaffold.

Petrol station forecourt with pumps and canopy
SPAPetrol retail safety passport
NightWork while the site stays open
IPAFOwn cherry pickers for canopies
ControlledFuel-contaminated run-off
What’s included

Every detail, specified.

A typical petrol forecourt cleaning specification, tailored to your site after survey.

  • Forecourt surface degreasing and pressure washing
  • Fuel, oil and tyre-mark treatment
  • Pump islands, dispensers and bollards
  • Canopy fascias, soffits and lighting
  • Price signs and high-level signage
  • Shop fronts, windows and entrances
  • Car wash and jet wash bays
  • Air, water and EV charging bays
  • Bin stores and service yards
  • Chewing gum and graffiti removal

Methods & equipment

SPA passport-trained operativesHot-water pressure washingForecourt degreasersWash-water control and recoveryOwn cherry pickers for canopies

Frequency options

MonthlyQuarterlyBi-annuallyPre-rebrand or auditOne-off

Ideal for

Independent forecourtsDealer groupsSupermarket fuel sitesMotorway servicesTruck stopsFleet depot fuel bays

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How it works

From survey to spotless.

Free survey

We check surfaces, access, drainage and any heritage or warranty constraints.

Method & RAMS

The right method for each surface, a fixed price and a written method statement.

Clean

Trained operatives work out of hours where needed, with the area made safe.

Report

Before and after photos and any defects noted, then the next visit scheduled.

Standards

Safe, compliant, accountable.

RAMS for every jobSite-specific risk assessment and method statement before work starts.
Safe work at heightIPAF-trained cherry picker operators and PASMA-trained tower teams.
Wash water controlledRun-off kept out of surface water drains and recovered where required.
Biodegradable productsSoftwash and detergents chosen to protect planting and watercourses.
Fully insuredPublic and employer’s liability for exterior and high-level work.
Photo reportingBefore and after images, plus defects noted for your records.
Out of hoursEarly mornings, evenings and weekends to avoid disruption.
SPA passport holdersTeams hold the SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport for fuel forecourt work.

Petrol Forecourt Cleaning FAQs

What is the SPA passport?
The SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport is the industry safety qualification for contractors working on fuel forecourts, developed by the Safety Pass Alliance with UKPIA. Oil companies and many fuel retailers require it before contractors can work on their sites. All our forecourt operatives hold it.
Can you clean while the forecourt is open?
Yes. We usually work at night or in quiet periods, cone off sections and clean pump islands in rotation, so the site keeps trading.
How do you deal with fuel-contaminated water?
We control wash water so it doesn’t enter surface water drains, and work with the site’s drainage arrangements so run-off is contained and handled properly.
Can you clean canopies and high-level signage?
Yes. We use our own cherry pickers, operated by IPAF-trained staff, to clean canopy fascias, soffits, lighting and price signs.
How often should a forecourt be cleaned?
Busy sites benefit from monthly forecourt and pump island cleans, with canopies and fascias cleaned quarterly or twice a year. We build a schedule around your traffic and brand standards.
Do you provide petrol forecourt cleaning across the UK?
Yes. Prestige FM provides petrol forecourt cleaning nationwide, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, with one contract for multi-site clients.
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Phone0800 471 4792
Freephone · 24/7 emergency call-outs
Office hoursMonday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Cleaning is carried out at times to suit your site, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
CoverageNationwide: England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
Registered officeGround Floor, 456 Shaftmoor Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8SZ
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