Knowing the do’s and don’ts of property repair and maintenance can save you from mess, stress, and overspending. We want to help make this complex task easier for you. So, here is an all-in-one post of property repair and maintenance do’s and don’ts!
DO’s:
- Regular maintenance checks. Schedule systematic checking of your HVAC, fire, and security systems. Regular checking can help extend the lifespan of your home system and appliances. This will also help you prepare for any restoration or refurbishing your home will need in the future.
- Practice preventive maintenance. Address a repair before serious breaking happens! Practicing preventive maintenance averts inconvenience, excessive spending, and devastating damage.
- Pay attention to quality. Sometimes when we hear the word “quality”, our immediate thought is “expensive”. While this is partly true, investing in quality proves to be more money-saving in the long run.
- Get help from industry masters. Not everyone who offers to do it can do an excellent job at it. If you want it done right, have a professional work on it.
- Check on repair jobs meticulously. When experts come into your home for fixing, it’s always a smart move to inspect their work thoroughly before they leave. This way, they can improve their work to your satisfaction, making you happy with the overall outcome!
DON’TS
- Do not DIY without extensive research and prior experience. There are a few tasks that are fun and safe to DIY. However, before you take on a DIY project, take your time to research and prepare for it. Skipping this step could put you in a sticky position and turn a supposedly fun project into something stressful.
- Do not attempt to DIY complex repairs. While you can DIY some home projects, we strongly discourage you from doing complex tasks like electrical, structural, foundation, and roof repairs on your own. These are tasks that you should leave in the hands of a professional.
- Do not wait long before fixing a problem. Consider yourself lucky when you spot a problem while it’s still manageable. If you’re thinking, “it’s still functioning well. I’ll get on it next time”, we’ll stop you right here! You’ll thank yourself if you deal with it now rather than later.
- Do not cut corners. Easy, quick, and affordable is nice but not at the expense of compromising the condition and the quality of your home.
- Do not let tenants take care of repairs. This tip goes for business owners. While the idea of allowing tenants to handle simple repairs can be tempting, a mistake in the process can put you in a dilemma in the future. Decline politely and discuss terms that ensure that the property is in great shape and that the tenants are comfortable.
Maintenance is a necessity for property owners, landlords, and facility managers. With the right approach and smart planning, this rigorous work could be a no sweat for you.
From do’s to don’ts and everything in between, we have property maintenance services specifically for you. Big Elephant focuses on five things: easy booking, transparent evaluation, swift process, flawless work, and after-service support.
