By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
An Estate Surveyor and Valuer, Chinyelu Egbe said regular property maintenance is very essential and important to help preserve the value and functionality of a property over time.
She said Property maintenance gives the property a long life span through the ongoing upkeep, repairs, and general care of a buildings and a piece of real estate.
ESV. Egbe disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, stating that the property maintenance includes responsibilities such as cleaning, landscaping, repairing damages, ensuring safety standards. Others are maintaining systems like plumbing, heating, and electrical.
She emphasized that acquiring the services of a real professional is key.
She said the services of an estate surveyor and valuer, will assist in the maintenance of a property or building by conducting regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and issues, developing maintenance schedules and plans to ensure the property remains in good condition, procuring and managing contractors for maintenance tasks such as repairs, painting, and landscaping, budgeting for maintenance expenses and ensuring cost-effective solutions, implementing preventative maintenance measures to minimize future issues.
She added that keeping accurate records of maintenance activities and expenditures, advising property owners on necessary upgrades or improvements to enhance the value of the property, responding promptly to maintenance requests from tenants or occupants, ensuring compliance with relevant building codes and regulations, and providing regular reports to property owners on the status of maintenance activities and the condition of the property.
“As an Estate surveyor and valuer we provide the following advice to property owners regarding maintenance; such advices include regular Inspections. “
She stated“We also encourage property owners to conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs early on and prevent minor issues from becoming major problems.
“ We also recommend budget allocation, whereby allocating a portion of the budget specifically for maintenance purposes to ensure that the property remains in good condition over time.
The Estate Surveyor emphasized on the importance of implementing preventative maintenance measures to extend the lifespan of building systems and components,thereby reducing the likelihood of costly repairs”.
She said property owners should enlist the services of qualified contractors and professionals for maintenance tasks to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with regulations.
“Timely repairs is important, addressing maintenance issues promptly to prevent them from escalating and causing further damage to the property.
“We also promote sustainable maintenance practices such as energy-efficient upgrades, water conservation measures, and environmentally-friendly materials to reduce operational costs and minimize environmental impact”, She noted .
She explained “As an Estate Surveyor and Valuer, we ensure that property owners are aware of relevant building codes, regulations, and compliance requirements to avoid penalties and legal liabilities.
Meanwhile, We encourage property owners to maintain thorough documentation of maintenance activities, including invoices, receipts, inspection reports, and warranties, for record-keeping and accountability purposes.
