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What is planned preventatative maintenance (PPM)?
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) refers to regularly scheduled upkeep plans that aim to avoid commercial property damage. Regular maintenance is important to ensure your space remains in good condition and appearance while operating efficiently. Failure to utilise this practice may lead to issues that endanger occupiers.
Who arranges a PPM report?
It is the duty of the landlord to appoint the firm that will carry out this service. The PPM report will then be completed by a RICS-accredited surveyor who will identify repair needs, estimate costs and provide accurate timeframes.
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Examples of planned preventative maintenance
There are many elements to consider when you are creating a PPM schedule. Some examples include:
Roof inspections
Identify potential issues like leaks, damaged tiles or blocked gutters and complete repairs before they escalate.
Window and door checks
Making sure your doors and windows are functioning properly can help improve your building’s energy efficiency and security.
Fire and safety system reviews
Check fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting and extinguishers to ensure they are operational during an emergency. This can also make sure you are compliant with safety regulations.
Electrical system examinations
Reduce the risk of outages, fires and equipment failure by checking your wiring, outlets and circuit breakers.
What are the benefits of planned preventative maintenance?
Using planned preventative maintenance presents many benefits, including the following:
- Plan ahead – Proactively identify and address issues before they become larger problems that lead to costly repairs and downtime
- Risk management – Protect the building, tenants and your business by mitigating potential risks
- Decay protection – Prevent property and asset deterioration and extend their lifespans
- Stop repeat issues – Address underlying concerns to stop the recurrence of snags, which can be extremely frustrating
- Remain compliant – Make sure you operate in line with relevant health and safety and building codes to avoid penalties
How do I get a PPM report?
Getting in touch with us is one of the easiest ways to get a planned preventative maintenance report. We can deliver carefully devised plans for your property, and work on behalf of agents and owners to ensure the building’s condition and value is preserved over a period of time (usually five to 20 years).
Following an initial chat, we will arrange a free consultation to learn more about your space. During the meeting, you can ask questions, and we will provide a quote.
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Why should I choose Eddisons for a PPM report?
Our knowledge in this area is extensive across all sectors. This ensures that you can receive the most efficient and effective plan of action to protect your assets. Some other reasons you can trust us include:
- We have more than 180 years of property experience
- We are highly rated, with 100% of reviewers recommending us
- We are a RICS-certified business
- We have 30 nationwide offices, so one of our experts should be close by
Schedule a PPM report now
We are ready to create a bespoke PPM schedule for you. Get in touch by calling 0800 051 2593 or completing the form below. Be sure to read more about our work to see how we have helped others in the past.