A team of cleaners reached new heights while completing a job as they abseiled down the side of a block of flats.

The cleaners undertook the feat while cleaning the Four Courts development in Hastings. Each tower stands at nearly 400 feet tall.

Work took nearly four weeks to complete as the abseilers slowly made their way down each tower, removing dirt and giving the buildings a new lease of life.

Glenda Wilson, reinvestment manager at Four Courts’ developer Optivo, said: “When we said abseilers would be cleaning the buildings, I think a lot of people imagined an SAS team with balaclavas.

“It certainly caused a bit of a stir and there was lots of interest from residents and passers-by. It was quite a sight to see the team so high up. You definitely have to have a head for heights.

“They’ve done a fantastic job and we’re really happy with the results. It’s made a huge difference to the appearance of Four Courts.”

The extreme cleaning session also included more than just abseiling. The cleaning team from Spectrum Specialist Support also cleaned the entrances to each of the buildings as well as donating £200 to the residents’ association.