WHAT WEEKLY MAINTENANCE COVERS (AND WHAT 5 HOURS A WEEK LOOKS LIKE)
Most building problems don't start big. A door that sticks. A sink with a slow leak. Weeds creeping up along the walkway. A light that starts to flicker. None of these are emergencies, but every tenant and visitor notices, and together they send a clear message: nobody is paying attention to this building. Weekly maintenance exists to fix the small stuff, so they don’t become bigger problems.
Here's what weekly maintenance with Ohana Building Service Group covers, and what it looked like at one of our 5-hour-a-week properties.
What does weekly maintenance cover?
Every plan is built around the same idea: the same technician, at the same time, every week, taking care of whatever your building needs. That includes:
Repairs. Plumbing, electrical, heating and HVAC issues, plus the everyday fixes like doors, fixtures, vents and hardware.
Preventative maintenance. Scheduled checks of your building's systems so small problems get caught before they turn into expensive ones.
Routine inspections. Regular walkthroughs with notes on what we found and what needs attention.
Exterior care. Entrances, walkways, doors, gutters and the grounds right around the building.
Tenant services. Your building contact passes tenant requests to our office, and your technician takes care of them.
Vendor coordination. When a job calls for a specialist, your technician lets them in, explains the issue, and confirms the work was done.
24/7 emergency support. Because pipes don't only burst during business hours.
Our plans run from 3 hours a week to more than 40 hours, depending on the size and needs of the building. We can add extra hours at any time and perform special projects as needed.
A real example: 5 hours a week
One of our properties runs on a 5-hour weekly plan. When we started, the building didn't have any major failures. It had the kind of small, nagging issues that build up when nobody is checking in regularly.
First, the things everyone noticed
We started with what tenants and visitors dealt with every day. We fixed doors that were sticking, affixed vent covers, replaced lights, and weeded around the outside of the building so the property looked cared for from the street. None of these took long on their own, but together they changed how the building felt to the people using it.
Then, keeping the building healthy
With the visible issues handled, we shifted our efforts to include preventative maintenance. In addition to fixing broken items, each visit now includes an assessment of the common areas and new requests. We develop a focused plan. One week may be plumbing repairs, the next may be electrical and lighting, the next may be heating and HVAC, then the exterior. Every system gets reviewed each month. This is how small problem stays small.
That's the real goal of weekly maintenance. Fixing what's broken is the easy part. Keeping the building from breaking down in the first place is what saves money over the long run.
Is weekly maintenance right for your building?
If your building has a list of small issues nobody has gotten to, or you're tired of finding out about problems only after they become emergencies, it's worth a look. Smaller buildings often start around 3 hours a week. Larger, busier, or older properties may need more time.
The easiest way to find out if Ohana is a fit is to schedule a walkthrough. One of our team will tour your property and recommend the right solution for you. Call 303-766-1880 or contact use here to schedule yours.
Tristan Gardner
Director of Business Development
Account Management
303-766-1880
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