About IPS
IPS (Industrial Plus Services) began life in 1986 when Anthony Shepherd spotted a gap in Bath's commercial cleaning market. At a time when few specialised in commercial carpet cleaning, Anthony built IPS from the ground up, serving offices and hotels across the historic city.
What started as a focused carpet cleaning service soon grew to meet our clients' wider needs. We expanded into comprehensive office cleaning—keeping workspaces fresh, tidy and welcoming.
Around the millennium, we embraced innovation by becoming one of the first in the region to use water-fed pole systems from America. This breakthrough let us reach the top windows of Bath's tall Georgian terraces safely and efficiently—no cherry pickers, no abseiling and no disruption to those inside.
Growth Built on Trust
As demand grew, we invested in our fleet and our people. In 2014, we relocated from Bath to Melksham, giving us the space to better serve our expanding client base across the region.
Today, we employ around 50 dedicated staff across our office and window cleaning divisions. Unlike many in our industry, every member of our team is a direct employee—we don't use subcontractors or zero-hours contracts. This means you'll see familiar faces who take genuine pride in their work and care about your business as much as we do.
Why Businesses Choose IPS
We don't advertise. We've never needed to.
For nearly four decades, our growth has come entirely through word of mouth and the loyalty of clients who wouldn't dream of using anyone else. Some have been with us for over 30 years. When managers move companies, they often bring us along—the ultimate vote of confidence.
In an industry where others come and go, we're still here because we deliver what matters: reliability and consistency. Every time.