Preparation – The 4 P’s Property Maintenance

Previously, we have discussed how maintenance can increase the appeal and value of your strata through presentation. In addition to this, we have also seen how protective maintenance can enhance the durability of your assets.

However, it is only possible to reap these benefits if adequate preparation is in place. Here we uncover how to prepare and plan for long-term maintenance.

Start with a current assessment

To effectively plan for the future, undertake a building assessment as a good place to start. This audit will help you understand your site and asset condition, and where appropriate, re-evaluate your facility’s form and function.

Part of this assessment will be the ability to identify any remedial works or structural issues that need to be addressed to ensure the site and asset’s long-term viability. This can range from cracked rendering, rust and waterproofing to substantial structural works.

Plan and budget

Having understood the extent of works required, any maintenance or capital upgrading projects can then be assessed and prioritised. Any plans to reform the site in anticipation of change or futureproofing should also be incorporated at this stage.

A key benefit of this step is that it also allows budgetary needs to be ascertained so that funding can be arranged, apportioned or raised.

Implement

Work with a trusted and experienced supplier to develop and implement your maintenance plan. They’ll be able to provide an end-to-end solution that offers multiple services through a singular supply stream, saving the hassle of using several different contractors. Plus, there may be added benefits in terms of standardised approaches and uniformed standards for safety and quality.

These suppliers may also help you amortise the cost of works across a number or years in conjunction with a long-term maintenance plan so that it is possible to achieve all the required works in a proper, planned and affordable manner. Especially for strata properties, this also means the need to empty the reserve fund, raise special levies or obtain loans can be avoided. Working this into a maintenance plan allows the property to be consistently maintained to a high level of presentation throughout.

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Programmed is a competent and professional painting and building maintenance business, having key people with significant experience and knowledge of the painting of high-rise apartment buildings and external building refurbishments. I would have no hesitation in recommending Programmed for major painting projects and building refurbishments. We look forward to working with Programmed again in the future.

Ralph Donnet

Chairperson, Aurora Tower

Our project was definitely one of scale and any issues that arose, Programmed were there to discuss options to achieve the best outcome. We have been very happy with the works performed in and around our building. I would certainly recommend talking to Programmed about performing major works around your building, including painting.

Michael Barden

Body Corporate Chair - Beachfront Viscount, Surfers Paradise

We’re very happy with Programmed – the services provided and the consideration of the college requirements has been great. I would recommend Programmed for their quality of work, their service, their straff, their reliability and the personal relationships they build up with their clients

Peter Bull

Business Manager - The Women’s College Sydney

It’s been a godsend to have someone who could do a job that recognised the difficulty from the start and that allowed them to complete the job on time and on budget and we look forward to working with Programmed in the future.

Paul Brown

General Manager of Infrastructure - Etihad Stadium