Property Maintenance Guide
Complete multifamily property maintenance guide. Preventive maintenance schedules, emergency protocols, and vendor management for Houston properties.
Complete multifamily property maintenance guide. Preventive maintenance schedules, emergency protocols, and vendor management for Houston properties.
Reactive maintenance is expensive. Preventive maintenance extends asset life, reduces emergency calls, and keeps tenants happy. This guide provides a framework for systematic property maintenance.
HVAC filter replacement, common area lighting check, fire extinguisher inspection, landscape assessment, parking lot walkthrough, pest control treatment, elevator inspection (if applicable), and emergency light testing.
HVAC system service, roof inspection, gutter cleaning, exterior paint touchup assessment, plumbing system check, fire alarm testing, playground equipment inspection, and pool chemical balance audit.
Full roof assessment, parking lot sealcoating evaluation, HVAC deep maintenance, water heater flush, fire sprinkler inspection, tree trimming, capital improvement planning, and insurance documentation update.
Water: Shut off source, extract standing water, begin drying within 24 hours. Fire: Board up, document damage, contact insurance. Storm: Tarp exposed areas, clear debris from pathways, assess structural damage. Have a pre-qualified contractor on retainer for 24/7 response.
Maintain relationships with 2-3 qualified contractors per trade. Pre-negotiate rates. Require insurance certificates annually. Conduct quarterly performance reviews. A single reliable general contractor (like Tell Projects) can simplify vendor management by handling multiple trades under one contract.
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