How to Compare Janitorial & Maintenance Services for Residential & Commercial Properties
Choosing the right janitorial and maintenance service provider is one of the most important decisions property managers and business owners make. A clean, well-maintained environment not only creates a positive first impression but also helps extend the life of your property, keeps tenants happy (and renewing their leases), and reduces costly repairs.
With so many service providers available, how do you determine which one truly delivers value? Here are some key factors to consider—and how Advantage Building Services sets itself apart.
Consistency & Trust
Consistency is one of the biggest concerns for property managers. You don’t want to guess who will show up to clean every day or whether the work will be done effectively. To do so, it’s important to have the same trusted crew at your property each time, arriving in uniform, wearing company ID badges, and becoming a familiar, reliable presence. That trust and familiarity are especially important for residential communities, schools, medical offices, and retirement facilities, where tenants and visitors expect both professionalism and security.
Comprehensive Services
Many companies limit themselves to basic cleaning. However, properties need more than vacuuming and dusting to stay in top condition. That’s why it’s important to find a cleaning service that includes carpet steam cleaning, floor buffing, refinishing, power washing, and even painting. A janitorial service that handles event cleanup and emergency calls can give property managers a single point of contact for nearly every facility needs.
Maintenance Support
Another distinguishing factor for residential and commercial facility janitorial cleaning services is their ability to address small maintenance issues on the spot. More than just cleaning—the right partner can also act as an extra set of eyes and hands on your property. From tightening a loose door handle to replacing light bulbs, having an extension of your staff that reports and resolves minor issues before they become expensive repairs can save time, money, and frustration.
Property Management Experience
Property management comes with its own set of challenges, and not every janitorial company understands them. Those who employ former property managers with decades of experience will know firsthand the headaches of vendor coordination, tenant complaints, and budget pressures. That insight will inform how cleaning and maintenance crews are trained, how they effectively communicate with you, and how they deliver results.
Look Beyond Price
When comparing janitorial and maintenance providers, look beyond price and ask these questions:
- Do they send the same crew every time?
- Can they handle more than just cleaning?
- Do they help you prevent problems, not just react to them?
If the answer is “yes,” you’ll get more value out of your janitorial and maintenance budget, and your tenants will thank you.
Advantage Building Services
ABS is a unique building janitorial and maintenance company specializing in commercial and residential cleaning, as well as offering a variety of facility maintenance services for property management firms and building owners across commercial, residential, retail, and industrial markets. Through our years of experience and dedication to customer satisfaction, we have developed a service designed to meet all your facility maintenance needs with a single phone call.
We have been in the construction and property management industry for over 40 years, with experience in managing more than 10 million square feet of residential, retail, and commercial properties. This unique perspective offers us insight into the challenges faced by property managers and property owners daily. That is why we have created ABS, to help consolidate and simplify the property maintenance services that you already use and need. Furthermore, in this current economic climate, we realize that it is imperative to reduce expenses. We have pooled our resources to offer the most competitive pricing in the industry, without compromising the high-end performance for which we are known. If you are not completely satisfied with the way that your facility is being cleaned, or if you need specialized services, I would be happy to meet with you and discuss your specific needs.
