Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Planned preventive maintenance schedules (PPMs) itemise all major items of work requested for the up keep of a property or group of properties, along with associated costs, over a set timeframe. PPMs often cover the next 10-15 years.

The annualised schedule of repairs and maintenance is invaluable when preparing budgets and prioritising works. By using the same company for your site’s needs you will benefit from their familiarity with your site, set procedures, methods of access and rules on site etc.

Why have a planned preventative maintenance schedule?

Understanding the maintenance that will be required to keep your property in a good state of repair has many advantages.
Firstly, it allows you to prioritise work, meaning you can focus on anything that could become dangerous, and anything that affects the structural integrity and everyday use of the building first.

Works that will prevent the need for more costly repairs further down the line will also be prioritised. Our team understand budget limitations, and can advise on how to spread costs across several years by strategically scheduling works at appropriate times.

A PPM will also save money in the long term. It allows you to extend the lifespan of your building and prevent expensive, unexpected repair works. By proactively fixing issues, long-term damage can be prevented. For example, repointing perished mortar stops water ingress and significant damage from a build-up of damp; similarly, protecting and regularly inspecting mildly corroded steelwork can prevent major structural issues.

Our team considers more than the fabric and structure of the property. They also have expertise in health and safety regulations, fire regulations and building regulations. Their advice will include measures to bring properties in line with current guidance, improving the usability and safety of the building and optimising the property’s value over the years.

You will be able to demonstrate your allocation of budgeting, if necessary, in a professional manner and if you are a tenant, you can present this to your landlord, and prove that you have maintained and repaired the site, thus avoiding expensive dilapidation orders, at the end of your tenancy.

You will benefit from having a relationship with a contractor who genuinely cares, and who will have a vested interest in your building. It is in our own interest to have a customer for life, ensuring that we give good quality advice as opposed to looking to make quick profits.

You can build up a service history of your buildings. When possibly selling your building, prospective purchasers can see that it has been well maintained and looked after.