What condition is your business premises in? Do you know the full extent of the condition of the building, or are you crossing your fingers and hoping for the best? If it’s the latter, then it’s time to switch things up and start paying attention.
Because your building will be telling a story, and it might not be the story you want people to hear. The cracked paint on the wall outside and the damaged sidewalk from the parking lot to reception are creating obstructions as well, and that leak you think no one has noticed. They most definitely have.
And the cost of neglecting repairs? They can add up. Let’s take a look at some of the most neglected commercial building repairs.
The Roof
It might seem like a problem now, but issues with the roof always start small. A little pooling of water, a split seam, and flashing that’s lifting a little in one corner. All minor right? Sure, at first, but if you’re not fixing them, then it won’t be long before these small problems are causing you major headaches, and the quick, easy fixes are now huge repair jobs costing thousands. And that’s before you address the internal damage that an ineffective roof causes. Working with a commercial roofing company can help you uncover the health and condition of your roof and get any repairs required taken care of before they cause bigger issues.
Air Vents and Ducts
Indoor air quality can significantly impact everyone inside the building, and dirty or broken vents and ducts can also massively drive up your energy bills. No one wants this. Ignoring your systems means your building experiences higher levels of dust, allergens, and mold, all of which can circulate through the building and compromise air quality. Periodic cleaning means you can experience improved air quality, and everyone inside the building can breathe better.
Parking Lots
Your parking lot is one of the first things people see about your business, and if it’s dirty, has potholes, faded markings, etc, what impression do you think it’s giving out?
At the very least, you need to be cleaning daily to clear and rubbish build up, you need to have it deep cleaned periodically, and you need to stay on top of repairs and maintenance to ensure it’s safe and functional for people to use.
Gutters and High Areas
If it’s above eye level, it’s more likely to be forgotten, and this is most definitely true for gutters. And the reality is gutters are essential and help to protect the building from damage by rainfall. And if water isn’t being channeled away effectively, water damage will occur. You need to make sure you are checking your gutters for breaks, cracks, blockages, etc.
The same goes for other high areas such as beams, vents, and ceiling fans. All of these aspects of the building above eye level need just as much TLC as those you look at regularly. Not only will it improve hygiene within the building, but it will improve efficiency too.
