The summer months are a great time to make repairs or improvements, as the weather is usually warm and dry.
We all know how important property maintenance is. But it can be difficult to keep up. A lack of a plan can cause general maintenance to be neglected, which can lead you to being costly or even dangerous.
Spring maintenance is about getting rid of winter clutter and getting ready for summer. This step-by-step guide will help you get your property in top shape so that regular maintenance is easier for the rest.
Whether you’re responsible for a condominium community, hotel, apartment building, or individual homes, you can’t properly care for a property without keeping it well-maintained and up-to-date. Doing so will ensure that occupants remain both safe and satisfied (and more likely to continue renting and recommending your properties down the line).
For each season, review your emergency plans. Make sure staff is trained and equipment is ready to handle weather-related emergencies common in your area.
There is a lot more to property maintenance services than investors and tenants appreciate, and property managers should make communication and education a consistent part of the work too.
We will cover everything you need to know in order to provide the best property maintenance services, and how to organize it all.
The property manager is responsible for maintaining a environment that people want to live in or visit. This means making sure the property is always clean and that appliances are in good working order. To achieve cleanliness, the property manager assigns regular cleaning tasks to one or more janitors. To achieve customer satisfaction, the manager assigns work requests from tenants and guests to the maintenance technician. The faster the technician can complete the work, the better.
We discussed inspecting and repairing certain elements of your properties at certain times of the year. But really, you should schedule regular inspections and maintenance throughout the year for the following issues.
It is possible for tenants to neglect winter property maintenance. This information can be shared with tenants in a reminder that is sent through your property management platform communications. You can encourage them to take good care of the property. Neglecting to take care of the property can lead to contractor visits and costs.
You'll find innovative ways to identify and remove routines that aren't working for you.
Residents with allergies, medical conditions, children, or other needs should be aware of where and when you will work if you are planning to spread pesticides, perform deep cleanings, and provide maintenance services that may involve chemicals.
Maintenance operations involve many moving parts. It is important that tasks are completed in the correct order and there is no lag time. It is easier to maintain things on track when you have a system that automates workflows and task management, rather than manually entering information or monitoring processes.
Although some forms of routine can be used for property maintenance, the majority of it is reactive. Routine maintenance can include building inspections, cleaning, and replacement of HVAC filters. Reactive maintenance is for repairs to drain clogs, appliances failures, flooding, and other issues.
Cleaning common areas, removing trash on a regular basis, and repairing broken items are all part of building maintenance. Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and other utility services are all possible.