When is the Best Time to Perform Preventive Maintenance on the Exterior of a Commercial Building?

Spring is the perfect time to tackle your facility maintenance to-do list and address any issues with the exterior of your commercial building and property. Commercial building services companies book up quicky during spring and summer, so be sure to schedule your project a few months ahead of time. Building services experts will help you maximize the warmer months to get your building in great shape for seasons to come.
 
What should be included on a building maintenance to-do list?
In addition to servicing your building’s exterior, spring/summer is the perfect time to address any deferred maintenance or other concerns with your parking lot and walkways. As weather permits, make sure to inspect  your fences and gates, exterior paint, signage, siding, and your building’s roof and gutters. Check your landscaping and sprinkler systems to ensure everything is in proper order. The more maintenance projects you can complete at once, the better. 

Exterior building maintenance is more than just cleaning.
A building’s exterior, landscaping, parking lot, and surrounding property are the first thing your employees, guests, and clients see. You work hard to make a great first impression on current and potential customers and tenants, the outside of your building should reflect your effort.
 
We have over 30 years of experience providing best-in-class janitorial and building services to a diverse portfolio of commercial industries throughout Washington state. We use state-of-the-art equipment and trained technicians to provide our clients with a high standard of service delivery and value-added solutions.
 
Our range of building services includes much more than just standard cleaning:
 

• Interior and Exterior Painting
• Pressure Washing
• Façade and Signage Cleaning
• Graffiti Removal
• Trash Pick Up and Removal
• Garage and Parking Lot Striping
• Window Cleaning
• Window and Door Installation
• Caulking and Waterproofing
• Landscaping Services
• Light Construction and Handyman Services
• Building Safety Inspections

Well-maintained buildings and parking lots attract new customers and tenants to your properties.

How much does it cost to clean and service the exterior of a commercial building?
Servicing the exterior of your building is more affordable than you might assume and when you spot trouble areas early, you’ll save time and money in the long run. It only takes a few simple steps to get started:
 

1. A building services estimator will work with you to perform a visual inspection, make recommendations, and define the scope of work.
2. You choose a one-time service solution or ongoing maintenance contract, and a representative will send you a detailed outline and quote for the project.
3. An expert technician will document the details and requirements to perform the work ahead of time so you can make any necessary preparations.
4. Work begins and your building and property are on their way to looking like new again.

Pro Tip: Start exterior painting projects during June – September so you can take advantage of the higher temps to help properly adhere, dry, and set the paint. Unexpected maintenance projects can come up, start your exterior painting as soon as the warmer weather allows.

When to schedule your exterior building maintenance service.
It’s always beneficial to consult with experts when it relates to your commercial properties. A well-maintained building should mean spaces that function without a second thought, and we can help with that. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation – We can’t wait to meet you.
 
In addition to exterior building services, we also offer a full range of janitorial, day porter, and office staffing solutions tailored to your business and your building. 

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