You should look for someone with the right skills and experience to match your properties’ needs and someone you can trust to independently make sound, well-thought-out decisions. The more responsibility and independence you believe a candidate can manage, the more work will be taken off your plate. This will save you money in the future by reducing your need for expensive contractors when urgent maintenance issues arise.
Maintaining a system with many moving parts is not easy. Therefore, it's crucial that tasks are completed in a specified order and that there is minimal lag. A system with automated workflows can make it much easier to manage your maintenance operations.
A resident's experience is enhanced when they are comfortable and feel secure. They will be more likely to return for more than one cycle of their lease. Owners and residents will be happier if they can keep great residents.
We will inspect the exterior and interior components of your property to prevent it from falling into disrepair. When necessary, they will repair or upgrade existing systems.
Property managers know that maintenance is an integral part their job. By prioritizing routine, regular maintenance you can reduce risks and costs, increase property value, and keep residents happy. An integrated property management software system with mobile tools -- such as online maintenance requests or work orders -- will allow you to quickly fix issues and help you keep your properties in good shape.
Because they manage contractors who service HVAC units and elevators, the technician is an integral part of a property's effectiveness.
Property maintenance covers the care of the landscape, building mechanical equipment, infrastructure, roads and shared areas. It also includes exterior elements. You can avoid flooding, fires, diseases transmission, infractions to bylaws, tenant injuries, and lawsuits.
There are three types of property maintenance workers: the maintenance technician, property manager, and janitor.
Your property maintenance company can do more during summer and autumn by keeping detailed records of what was inspected, maintained, and fixed. Regular, well-planned service is easier and more economical.
Winter season can bring with it difficult conditions for rental properties. Heating costs increase, systems fail and hazards emerge. Tenants will need to call you for assistance. You may also be responsible for the worst maintenance or repair losses.
Property maintenance refers to the cleaning and safety of residential buildings. This increases tenant satisfaction and improves the company's reputation. A better reputation will result in higher tenant retention and repeat business from visitors.
Check your emergency plans each season. Check that you have adequate staff and the right equipment to handle any weather-related emergencies.
If you’re going to be spreading pesticides, performing deep cleanings, or providing other maintenance services that involve chemicals, it’s important residents with allergies, medical conditions, and children know where and when you will be working.
You will discover creative ways to identify and eliminate routines that are no longer benefiting your business.
Which of the four types of maintenance strategy should you use?
Maintenance that is corrective.
Preventative upkeep.
Maintenance based on risk.
Maintenance based on conditions.