Property managers usually invest in custodial services that take care of most cleaning chores, but countless other building maintenance tasks go undone. Take a look at this list and see if there isn’t a new project you’ll want to get started on shortly.

Peeling and Cracked Paint

Something like 1.4 billion gallons of paint are sold every year, which makes it all the more shameful that you still see peeling and cracked paint on a regular basis. Painting over damaged areas is relatively simple, and it makes a building look far better and more maintained with a relatively minimal amount of effort.

Plant a Garden

At times, people have planted gardens around buildings only to have them later given out. They’ll then leave the rotted plant material in front of their entrance for multiple seasons. Planting a fresh garden is a great way to get rid of this eyesore and possibly even enhance the value of a specific piece of property.

Cleaning Out the Air Ducts

Keeping your ventilation ducts clean is extremely important for both the health of your building’s residents as well as the overall well-being of your HVAC system. Doing so is quite simple, and there are professionals who specialize in taking care of this chore at an affordable cost. Unfortunately, many people forget to take care of this since it’s not immediately visible, which is a shame considering how much better a building with clean air really feels.

Getting Rid of Chewing Gum

It’s unfortunate that people have elected to dispose of chewing gum all over the place, but that’s no excuse to leave it in public places. Chip dried gum off of elevators, stairwells and anywhere else residents have decided to leave it.

Replacing Burned Out Bulbs

Residents tend to get so used to stuck switches and burned-out lights that they put up with them. Changing them out takes just a few moments and can restore light to areas of a building that would otherwise be potentially dangerous in the dark. Best of all, replacing them gives you the opportunity to switch to lamps that could use upwards of 90% less power than what you currently have installed.

Remove Litter and Packaging

Countless buildings have surplus materials, and even outright litter is crowding the space around them. This constitutes a tripping hazard and might even be unsanitary depending on what kind of goods are lying on the ground. Moving them takes a minimum of effort but has a major positive effect on a piece of property.

Move Out of Place Pavers

Walkways finished with pavers have a great rustic look to them, but these can often become dislodged and get out of place. By making sure to move all of the pavers or bits of gravel on your walkway back into place, you can be certain that they will look sharp for years to come.

While looking at this list might make it seem that there’s a lot of work to be done, tackling these chores now can help reduce the amount of work you have to do in the future.

Published by: Khy Talara