Maintenance Contracts (AMC)

Buildings age through use, weather and small neglects. Maintenance catches those problems while they are small. A maintenance contract gives you scheduled inspections, quick repairs and a written record of the condition of your partitions, glazing, ceilings, cladding and floors.

What a maintenance contract covers

The scope is written for your building, not copied from a template.

Why it pays

• Small problems stay small. A failed sealant joint costs little to re-seal and a great deal to repair after water has entered.
• Safety. Loose panels, cracked glass and trip hazards are found before they hurt someone.
• Predictable cost. Scheduled visits are easier to budget than emergency calls.
• A record. Inspection reports show the condition of the building over time, which helps with audits and decisions about replacement.
• Appearance. Clean, well-kept finishes support the image of a hospital, school, showroom or plant.

How a contract works

1. Initial inspection. We walk the building, photograph the condition and list what needs attention.
2. Scope and schedule. We agree what is included, how often we visit, how faults are reported and how quickly we respond.
3. Scheduled visits. Each visit follows a checklist and ends with a short report.
4. Fault calls. You report a fault by phone or WhatsApp and we respond within the agreed time.
5. Repairs. Minor repairs within scope are done on the visit. Larger repairs are quoted before work starts.
6. Review. We meet at the end of each period to review the reports and adjust the plan.

Inspection checklists

Aluminium and glazing. Operate every door and window; check hardware and gaskets; inspect sealant at frames; clear drainage slots; look for cracked glass and loose beads.

Facade. Walk the elevations from the ground and, where access allows, from a lift or platform. Check panel fixings, joints, sealant, flashings and louvres; note stains, bulges and leaks; photograph defects.

Ceilings. Look for cracks at joints, stains that point to leaks, sagging and loose tiles. Check that access panels operate.

Flooring. Check seams, edges, thresholds and worn areas, and note any lifting or hollow-sounding floor.

General. Record safety issues first, then comfort and appearance issues.

Planning your maintenance

• Frequency. Buildings in dusty, humid or coastal conditions, or with heavy use, need more frequent checks than quiet offices.
• Access. Plan access to elevations and ceiling voids, and for work at height.
• Timing. Schedule noisy or dusty tasks outside working hours in hospitals and schools.
• Spares. Keep a record of finishes and parts so that repairs match.
• Budget. Set aside a regular annual amount rather than waiting for failures.

Our guide to facade maintenance explains what to look for and how often.

What affects cost

The size and complexity of the building, the number of visits, the response time you need, the access equipment required and the age and condition of the work all affect the fee. We inspect first so that the proposal reflects the actual building.

Want your building looked after? Book a call about a maintenance plan.