Professional Silo Cleaning, Repairs & Maintenance | Avisan

Do you have a silo that needs some cleaning or maintenance?

One of the most challenging structures to clean, repair or carry out general maintenance on is a silo. Due to the nature and shape of a silo, gaining access to every part of the silo to successfully carry out those essential jobs can be very tricky.

Entering a confined space can be extremely dangerous for an untrained professional. Oxygen levels need to be monitored closely as a drop in oxygen or an increase in other harmful gasses can lead to a person becoming unconscious.

Fortunately, our team of IRATA & IPAF qualified rope access technicians are adept at reaching any area of a silo to effectively clean, carry out essential repairs, or for general maintenance. Our rope access experts are multi-skilled and are available for silo cleaning, repairs or to carry out maintenance on a variety of silo types, including:

Our team that carry out silo cleaning are confined space trained and experienced with working inside silos for both cleaning and maintenenace tasks. Our rope access technicians use breathing apparatus with safety monitors when working inside of silos and never work alone. Our focus is on getting your job done to a high standard, efficiently and most importantly, Safely.

The Advantages Of The Rope Access Specialists

Silos come in many forms, but one thing nearly all of them share in common is their difficulty in being cleaned, having repairs or having general maintenance completed. Relatively small in size (compared to buildings), yet often smooth on their exterior and with interior walls that are difficult to reach due to the shape of the silo, finding an effective way to gain access can be challenging.

The ideal solution to this is the rope access technician. Our fully qualified and experienced team of rope access experts can easily reach every single part of your silo, and have the skills and tools to professionally clean, carry out essential repairs and offer general maintenance.

Why Silo Cleaning is Essential

1. Prevent Blockages & Build-Up

Materials like flour, cement, grain, or powders can cake onto internal walls, leading to:

Flow issues
Blockages at outlets
Inconsistent material quality

2. Maintain Product Quality & Hygiene

For food-grade or pharmaceutical silos, residue can:

Spoil new batches
Attract pests or bacteria
Cause contamination and regulatory issues

3. Ensure Safety & Compliance

Dust build-up (e.g., from flour or sugar) can be explosive in confined spaces. Regular cleaning helps:

Avoid fire and explosion risks
Stay compliant with HSE, ATEX, or BRC standards

4. Maximise Storage Capacity

Even a few inches of build-up inside a large silo can significantly reduce usable volume, affecting storage and throughput.

5. Protect Your Equipment

Corrosive or abrasive materials left inside can:

Accelerate wear and tear
Damage internal components
Lead to costly downtime and repairs

6. Enable Safe Inspections & Maintenance

Silos often need internal inspections (e.g., structural, integrity, or NDT). Cleaning ensures safe, clear access for engineers.

Safety At The Forefront Of Everything We Do

As a company that specialises in offering at-height cleaning, repairs and maintenance solutions, safety is our number one priority. This encompasses the safety of our employees, plus anyone in the vicinity of any project we are working on. All of our rope access technicians are fully IRATA & IPAF trained and qualified, and we always complete a thorough risk assessment at every stage of a project.

At Avisan, we always put safety first.

Why Choose Avisan For Your Silo Cleaning, Repair Or Maintenance Project?

Free surveys

IRATA & IPAF qualified rope access technicians can access every area of the silo

Multi-skilled technicians offering professional cleaning, repair and maintenance solutions

Continuous risk assessments to ensure work is carried out safely