Use this fall maintenance plan for your commercial property in Maryland.
Commercial properties all over Maryland are experiencing the beautiful fall season, when the trees turn colors, the weather gets cooler, and the geese begin traveling south. This change of the seasons calls for some property maintenance, whether it’s a retail center, a warehouse, or an apartment complex. This commercial property fall maintenance plan will give you a good idea of what to cover each year.
Outdoor Areas
- Leaf and debris removal: Fall leaf removal prevents pests and leaf mold from gathering on your lawns. Fall leaves can be used to create leaf mulch or compost for future landscaping needs, or taken to the landfill.
- Tree and shrub pruning: Now is the best time to pursue tree and shrub pruning to avoid broken branches in winter.
- Aerating and overseeding: If your lawn has soil compaction, fall is one of the best seasons to loosen the dirt and cultivate a full, healthy lawn.
- Snow removal preparation: Confirm your deicing and snow removal contact for winter. Be ready if the forecast of snow comes up.
The Building(s)
- Gutter and downspout cleaning: Gutters and downspouts clogged with leaves can be disastrous, causing rainwater to pool around your building’s foundation. Fall is gutter cleaning time.
- Building exterior inspection: Inspect the roofing, siding, windows, and doors. Inspect the elements that could lead to drafts in winter if not in great condition.
- Exterior lighting inspection: Inspect exterior lighting, which maintains exterior building traffic safety and security.
- Plumbing winterization: Winterize plumbing exposed to outdoor temperatures to prevent burst pipes.
- HVAC inspection: Inspect heating and cooling systems to repair or replace systems now before the dead of winter.
- Electrical inspection: Inspect the electrical systems, which will likely increase in use for mixed-use buildings as daylight hours decrease.
Emergency Systems
- Emergency plan confirmation: Confirm that an efficient emergency plan is in place should occupants need to evacuate.
- Emergency lighting inspection: Emergency lighting must be in working order to guide occupants to safety.
- Fire extinguisher care: Inspect fire extinguishers for damage and replace if the expiration date is near.
- Fire safety system inspection: Inspect all fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and detectors.
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