The Complete Summer Commercial Property Maintenance Checklist

Your commercial space is the direct reflection of your business and how you keep the commercial premises can speak volumes to your client. When a client or a customer visits your office for the first time, the first thing that they look at is the exterior of your property and the condition of the property is the first impression that is created on the clients’ mind. This is why commercial property maintenance in Denver is really important.

With the colder months coming to an end and spring slowly rolling into summer, it is time to evaluate the conditions of the property and prepare it for the upcoming summer months. High temperatures and humidity can have serious impacts on your building and landscape, which is why it is recommended to conduct routine maintenance and prepare your commercial space for the summer months. The following is a checklist of all things that you need to look into during summer.

Test The Sprinkler System

As the summer hits, you will need more water usage than other months, which is why it is important to check the water systems for plumbing problems. If your commercial landscape has a sprinkler system then this is the right time to test it and look for any potential problems. Run the sprinkler system to ensure that it is running properly and no sprinkler heads are broken. If you notice any broken heads then have them replaced by a plumbing professional. Next, adjust the heads of the sprinklers such that they are facing in the right direction. Check all the plumbing that are exposed externally and look for any gaps, leaks, or cracks in them. If you find any plumbing system not working or you suspect a plumbing issue, call a professional plumber and have everything inspected.

Inspect The Roof

Ideally, you should inspect the roof twice a year, once before summer and once before winter. The summer inspection should include looking for signs of wear and tear like damaged roof sections, broken shingles, etc. Also, check for bird or rodent nests in roof corners. If you notice any animal habitation, then you have to remove them and also take necessary measures so that they do not come back. Bird repellent spikes and other such measures will keep birds and rodents away. Fix the wear and tear if any and get your roof ready for the summer months.

Clean And Repair The Landscape

Clean the lawn of any debris, dead leaves, tree limbs, etc that have been collected over the winter months. Also, check for areas that might have been damaged during snow plowing or shoveling. Especially, check the pavements and concrete driveways and walkways, as well as the parking lot for signs of damage. If you notice any damage in the parking lot concrete or asphalt then hire a Denver parking lot repair firm to repair your parking lot for you. Conduct necessary trees and shrub pruning wherever required.

Clean The Gutters And Spouts

Dust, debris, dead leaves, etc accumulate in the gutters and downspouts and they have the potential to block the gutters and downspouts, which will cause water blockage in the gutters and spouts, and can cause water damage to your commercial property like damp spots, peeling, cracking, mold, efflorescence, dry rot, and other structural damage. All these can be easily prevented by hiring an expert professional to clean the gutters and spouts and have them ready for the summer and monsoon season. 

Repaint Your Property

The beginnings of summer are a great time to repaint your property. Inspect the entirety of your property for signs of water damage after winter. If you notice peeling and cracking paints then a fresh coat of paint is a must. It will freshen up the look of your property and is a great time to get rid of the shabby old paint. Summer weather allows the perfect conditions for painting and allowing the paint to dry, leaving your commercial space with a clean new look.