Winter is now upon us. The winter season can be brutal and take a toll on commercial buildings. This means you must prepare your property for freezing temperatures and inclement weather.
Is your commercial property ready for the winter season? Here’s a winter maintenance checklist for you to prepare. If you don’t have time for this or don’t know where to start, call Hainline REA to get your building ready for winter and many seasons beyond.
Winter Maintenance Checklist For Your Commercial Property in 7 Steps
The following checklist are common winter threats for commercial real estate owners. Use it as a guideline for you and your management team to ensure your property is winter ready.
1. Snow Removal Supplies
Ensure You Have Snow Removal Supplies to Last Until Early Spring
Inspect Your Equipment For Low Fluid or Old/Damaged Parts
2. Snow Removal & Cleaning Contracts
Considering Hiring Snow Removal & Cleaning services
Visit Sites Like Angie’s List or Google For Contractors Near You
Check Your Existing Landscaper For Snow Removal
Here’s what you should know about snow removal contracts.
3. Ensure Building is Customer-Ready For Winter
Remove Snow From Entrances, Hallways, and Walkways
Invest in Quality Floor Mats & Slip Resistant Flooring
Assess All Exterior Lighting. Make Sure Property is Well Lit
4. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Replace Air Filters Routinely
Clean Air Vents & Watch Air Flow
Calibrate Thermostats
Check for Abnormal Sounds and Odors
Check for Cracks and Inefficiencies
Check for Cracks in Building Structure
Inspect Blowers & Hoses for Blockages
5. Plumbing
Ensure Heat Stays Above 45-55 Degrees
Check Exposed & Interior Pipes for Signs of Freezing
Insulate and Seal Cracks and Openings Around Exposed Pipes
Inspect for Signs of Excessive Moisture
6. Roofing
Clean the Roof of High-Piling Snow
Inspect the Roof for Loose Shingles & Damage Caused by Ice/High Winds
Keep Gutters Clear to Reduce Ice Buildup
7. Prevent Power Outages
Inspect Condition of Trees & Power Lines
Invest in Backup Generators and Proper Machine Shutdown Procedures for Blackouts
Encourage Tenants to Backup Data Off-line or on Cloud Software