Property investors diversify and some find a profitable advantage by branching out from buy-to-lets of commercial property. There’s a price, however, for keeping your property investments in Coventry working for you. For every property you buy, you spend as much as you need to maintain it to keep it in the best of conditions. That is why Coventry handyman and facilities maintenance services may be the help you need to keep your investments in good shape.
Primary Components for Maintenance
If you are letting units in your property, it becomes even more critical that all systems in your building be in optimal condition to prevent legitimate complaints from your tenants. Taking care of the external and internal structures of your property not only protects your property’s value, but also ensures the comfort and safety of the occupants.
It is thus important to adhere to a regular maintenance schedule to avoid bigger headaches and more serious issues about safety and expensive and premature replacements later on. Among the most important systems that require close attention are plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, heating, lighting, and safety systems (e.g. fire alarms, security systems). These integrated connections need regular inspections, at once or twice every year, including times when suspicious signs of breakdown, such as unusual noises from the equipment, are suspected.
The following are the essential systems that will need proper maintenance services:
- Plumbing – The system must be working properly to avoid costly water damage. Leaks must be fixed immediately. You may also need replacement for equipment that no longer functions or installation of new ones for improving efficiency and longevity of the whole system.
- Electrical – Problems in the electrical system will have adverse effects on other aspects of your property. Moreover, it can lead to hazards (e.g. fire, electrocution) in addition to hampering usability.
- Heating – Boilers and other modes of heating must be kept at optimal working condition. It will help keep occupants comfortable and help in reducing carbon footprint with efficient energy use.
- Aesthetics – Improving the look of the interior and exterior of a property can go a long way in maintaining or even increasing its value.
- Locks – Upgrading lock systems will keep the security of the property at a high level. It’s also important to perform repairs immediately as needed.
Finding a reliable handyman in Coventry, along with other contractors for overall maintenance of your property need not be too inconvenient. There are companies that offer repair or handyman services in every aspect of home or commercial property maintenance. Handyman service companies, such as Trade Squad Ltd., can perform all these professional quality services and more in one go.
(Source: If you’re investing in commercial property, keep it local, The Telegraph, Oct. 4, 2013)
