When you’re managing a commercial property, regular maintenance is a must.  It helps keep property values high, while also ensuring that your tenants, visitors, customers, etc., all have an excellent experience whenever they’re on your property.  Unfortunately, this can be a significant burden in terms of both time and money.

Genesis Construction has over 25 years of experience doing commercial property maintenance in Chicago, and we know how to help make it easier for you.  Here are a few tips!

Five Ways to Improve Your Commercial Property Maintenance

1 – Start every day with a walkaround

Maintenance problems are always cheaper and easier to deal with if caught early.  Whether it’s you or a trusted worker, someone should do a walking survey of the property every morning.  Look for potential problems such as fallen tree limbs, broken signs, cracked sidewalks, or other issues which will only cause more problems if left unattended.

2 – Leave time and money for emergencies

Unexpected emergencies can hit a commercial property at any time.  If a major water line bursts, for example, that must take priority over everything else.  Make sure you’ve got enough time built into your schedule, and enough extra money as a safety net, to be able to quickly and effectively handle a sudden emergency.

3 – Have clear methods of communication for tenants

Tenants should never feel like they’re being discouraged from reporting problems.  After all, problems inside a rented apartment or office are still problems with your property regardless of rental status. There should be clear lines of communication and a well-outlined procedure for tenants to report maintenance problems and track the ticket’s progress.

4 – Conduct regular safety audits

Maintaining the safety of a property is of high importance, in terms of both preventing health hazards, and maintaining the value of your Chicago property.  You should have a checklist of items to check – such as railings, sidewalk integrity, backup generators, etc. – and these should always have a top priority when something is wrong.

5 – Connect with contractors you can trust

Commercial property maintenance is difficult, and it can be hard to find quality contractors to do the work.  Find a good all-around general construction contractor who you can keep on-call, and your job will be so much easier when repairs are needed.

Genesis Construction is Chicago’s go-to choice for top-quality building maintenance and renovation!  When you need repairs on your commercial property, contact us for fast and professional service.