The device is associated with a remote control unit (2) comprising a lifting device (4) connected to the cleaning device through a sliding unit (5). The device (4) has a cradle (6) connected to a sliding rail (7) and a winch (8) slides on the rail. The device is connected to the winch by a cable (9). The control unit moves the winch on the rail to displace the cleaning device on a roof (3).