Building Maintenance There’s little more important for a commercial property owner as well as for the occupants of a building, or tenants when applicable, than the proper building maintenance being performed on a regular basis. Ideally, if this is done correctly, business is conducted as usual and it goes without notice for the most part. However, on the other hand, if not kept up with as it should be, there are things that you will surely notice that are less than desirable, even dangerous and disastrous, for any number of reasons. This also translates into being more costly to repair or replace as opposed to protecting your investment and ensuring longevity by maintaining. There are a number of variables to consider that have an impact on the building environment and operations within it. A maintenance schedule is a must, whether you’re performing the tasks or outsourcing the work. For property owners, some will have a full team of professionals dedicated to building maintenance while others will do some of the items themselves and contract out the others to trusted professionals with whom they have developed a working relationship. For tenants, while there are some things you may be responsible for based on your lease, generally the majority of the items will be performed by property management. “We employ several individuals who provide routine maintenance for our tenants,” says Rick Krueger with Krueger Development. “These services include changing lights and furnace filters, plumbing calls, and other miscellaneous items. However, it is most important to be available for tenant emergencies, such as when the premises and/or equipment on site are damaged, which is most commonly as a result of bad weather. Tenants are likely to stay with you if they know you will provide timely servicing of their maintenance and repair Rick Krueger needs. Especially in emergency situations Krueger Development getting a tenant back up and running is key.” Along the same lines, Michael Holroyd with HIP Realty (Holroyd Investment Properties) notes, “By investing in maintenance on the front end, businesses can save money in the long run. Besides the financial benefit, there is also the peace of mind that comes with knowing maintenance solutions are in place. HIP Realty Property Management division is a full-service property management firm, offering personalized services to property investor/owners and their tenants. HIP Realty prides itself on providing star quality service.
Michael Holroyd HIP Realty
HIP Realty’s property management team is able to provide a customized maintenance package for our owners or tenants to fit their business needs. Our property maintenance technicians not only deal with day-to-day issues, but also complete a scheduled preventative maintenance visit to avoid bigger maintenance issues. In particular, HVAC units are a large financial investment. By completing routine preventative maintenance, we are able to extend the life and efficiency of these units. A preventative maintenance schedule can save money on utility bills over the course of the year. We also focus on outdoor lighting and entry doors. The security of our tenants, and their employees and clients, is important. Regular preventative maintenance of the lighting, locks, and alarm systems can reduce security issues. HIP Realty’s Property Management Team is on-call 24 hours a day. When issues arise in these areas, we are able to secure the building quickly any time of day or night.
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When a problem does arise, from a broken water pipe to a burnt out light bulb, our HIP Realty Property Management Team knows how to get the issue addressed quickly.”