How to Compare Janitorial & Maintenance Services for Residential & Commercial Properties
Numerous residential and commercial janitorial and maintenance services are available, so how do you find one that is right for you? Here are some criteria to consider that also highlight the value ABS offers.
Consistency & Professionalism
To make a good first impression, a new janitorial and maintenance service typically sends its A-team and makes an extra effort to do a good job. This practice will continue for the next new customer, meaning your property will be downgraded to the B-team (or worse), and the quality of service will decline.
To avoid this scenario, ABS ensures you always get A-team service delivered by the same cleaning and maintenance crews who will get to know your building and tenants. Each ABS crew member is outfitted in professional company uniforms and clearly visible name badges. This gives a sense of trust and confidence among your tenants.
Facility Experience
The most reliable companies provide janitorial and maintenance services across a range of residential and commercial properties, demonstrating that they have earned the confidence of property managers in multiple settings, including:
Residential
- Apartment buildings
- Retirement and gated communities
- Condo buildings
Commercial
- Offices
- Banks and financial institutions
- Car dealers
- Grocery stores and supermarkets
- Medical facilities
- Restaurants
- Schools and educational facilities
Additional Services
In addition to essential tasks such as trash removal, bathroom cleaning, and keeping common areas clean, professional cleaning companies often include the following service options:
- Carpet cleaning with high-pressure steam
- Construction clean-up
- Door staff
- Floor buffing and waxing
- Painting and refinishing
- Party and special event cleanup
- Power washing and sweeping
Building Maintenance Services
A value-adding janitorial company ensures a safe environment and happy tenants by resolving additional issues with building maintenance services so you can rely on a single trusted partner who knows your building.
Property Management Experience
For the highest level of service and reliability, you can’t go wrong with a janitorial and maintenance company run by a team with roots in property management. Former property managers understand your challenges and responsibilities because they’ve faced them, too. Janitorial and maintenance services headed by former property managers know that they need to serve as the eyes and ears of your building. They report or resolve small issues before they become big issues, and they understand the importance of good processes, supervision and training, along with thorough documentation and the consistent use of high-quality equipment and cleaning products. At ABS, we provide on-site supervision to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Finding the right janitorial and maintenance provider for your building isn’t easy. However, by asking the right questions, calling references, and making an informed choice, you will have more time to maximize occupancy instead of managing complaints and worrying about whether your buildings are clean and safe.
About ABS
The Advantage Building Services (ABS) team has over 16 years of experience in janitorial and maintenance services and 20 years in property management. We have managed over 10 million square feet of residential, retail, and commercial properties. We understand property and regional managers’ daily challenges and offer effective solutions.
ABS was established to consolidate and simplify janitorial and building maintenance services for your properties. We offer the most competitive pricing in the industry without compromising the high-end service we deliver.