Commercial property investments are great assets to boost the value of your business. They provide consistent and reliable cash flow when managed well. Part of the management of the property is regular facility maintenance in order to keep the asset in good working order and attractive appearance. Facility maintenance is necessary on a regular basis, and can be time consuming.
Facility maintenance is the regular maintenance and upkeep of both hard and soft services within a commercial property. Hard service maintenance includes build structure, HVAC, energy, water, elevator, escalator, lighting and plumbing. Soft service maintenance includes cleaning, building security, parking lot maintenance, landscape maintenance, furniture, equipment, and space management.
The list of tasks to complete facility maintenance is long, and many property owners see the value in outsourcing rather than completing the task in house. There are many reasons to outsource facility maintenance. Let’s look at 3 reasons you should consider today.
- Increased efficiency
- Access to expertise
- Cost effective
Increased efficiency
A facility maintenance company with a good reputation offers efficiency in accomplishing tasks due to access to equipment and expertise. Facility managers can identify areas needing improvement and adjust maintenance schedules accordingly to increase efficiency in operations.
Access to expertise
Many of the systems included in facility maintenance require special training and expertise. A facility maintenance company provides that expertise with skilled staff for specific needs. Rather than hiring a staff of 1-2 people who can perform a limited number of tasks, a facility maintenance company employs teams of people skilled specifically to handle HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping and more. Employees of a property may not have the skills needed to complete all of the tasks, and some items will have to be outsourced anyway. Facility maintenance provides access to expertise for all facility systems.
Cost effective
As inflation continues to create new challenges across various industries, facility maintenance is a cost-effective way to maintain multiple commercial properties and save money. Facility maintenance companies have access to equipment and supplies in larger quantities that create a cost savings for a property owner. Employing a facility maintenance company also decreases the labor costs associated with specific tasks. Additionally, it provides savings on training for employees to prepare them to handle many broad tasks.
Conclusion
There are many reasons to consider outsourcing facility maintenance to a well-qualified company. If you need more convincing, consider this article from LinkedIn on the many reasons to outsource. If you are an owner-operator and the task of maintenance on a property has become too much to handle, finding a reputable company is an excellent solution worth considering. It removes stress and frees up your time for more important tasks. Consider the time spent on facility maintenance and how that free time can be used to focus on growth and acquisition of other properties. Multiple properties create more of everything: more cash flow, more tenants, more maintenance, more income, more growth. Using time and resources wisely is imperative to growth.
At Weaver Realty, we have provided facility maintenance to many clients for decades. We are a trusted company ready to work hard for you. Call us today at 904-733-0039 to get started working with our team of experts.
