What Does A Handyman Cost?

It is far more cost effective for a property management company of an apartment complex to be able to retain current renters than it is attract new ones.  Finding new tenants can be expensive and time consuming.  It includes the costs of advertising, background and credit checks on potential renters, personnel to show the units, etc.  Retaining the majority of current tenants can be as simple as having at least one competent and reliable Handyman on staff.  This person also needs to know his limits, so if there is a problem the handyman will know who to call for help.

A handyman that works for a property management company needs to be available 24-7.  If a tenants heater goes out in the middle of the night or if the water stops working on a Saturday afternoon it is crucial that someone be able to fix it immediately, and not wait until normal business hours.  Then there are always the everyday things the property management company needs to be sure is constantly maintained.  Broken windows and doors need to be repaired, leaking pipes and clogged toilets need to be fixed and light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries need to be replaced.

When a tenant moves out of an apartment it is the perfect time for the property management company to have the walls painted, the carpets steam cleaned, and the old appliances replaced.  The handyman employed by the property management company can also change all of the locks for better security. 

The curb appeal of an apartment complex is always important.  A property management company in the northern part of the United States has four separate seasons to be concerned with.  During the winter months it is imperative that the handyman employed by the property management company be prepared for ice and snow.  Parking lots, private streets, and sidewalks all need to be cleared and salted for safety.  Special care needs to be taken to be sure water pipes do not freeze in the cold weather, and assisting tenants with weak car batteries or vehicles in a ditch is great customer service, and will be remembered by the tenant.

In the springtime a good property management company is prepared for work on lawns, bushes, and trees, etc.  The property management company needs to make sure the handyman has working lawnmowers, weed eaters, and ladders at his disposal.

During the summer months the property management company needs to be sure the grass is mowed and the gardens are weeded.  These areas also need to be watered on a regular basis if it is permitted by local ordinances.

Autumn is the most important season for a property management company as far as the outside of the apartment complex.  It is important that garden hoses be put inside and that all spigots are completely shut off so they will not freeze, leaves need to be removed from gutters so rainwater will flow freely and lawns need to be raked and debris removed so the grass will grow in the spring.

A responsible handyman is one of the most important things that a first-class property management company can have.  This person can make a huge difference as to whether current tenants renew their lease, or look elsewhere for a place to live.

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