The Difference Between a Handyman and a Professional Building Maintenance Company

If you own a business that has a commercial premises then you already know that that premises needs maintenance, and sometimes major repairs. The question is, who is in charge of those repairs?

Plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry. You name it, you need to keep it running. When you no don’t keep it running you risk losing productivity among your staff and business from customers. No one wants to work or shop in an uncomfortable environment.

You could have a handyman on call, or someone within your company that is generally pretty handy, but there are a few reasons these two options might not work that well:

• A one-man-show (a handyman) is usually a generalist that knows a little bit about several different areas of building maintenance, but likely won’t be an expert in any of these areas.
• If someone on your staff is responsible for building maintenance on top of their normal job responsibilities they are likely wasting time that could be spent focussed on their main job.
• In either of these situations your handyman is likely taking much longer to assess and remedy situations because they don’t have the experience and knowledgeable eye of a seasoned professional.

There are professionals that are ready to help you with your building maintenance needs. Here’s why you should consider this option:

• When you work with a company instead of an individual you have access to a variety of trained professionals with experience and certifications in plumbing, heating, carpentry, electrical and more.
• Professional companies are bonded and insured, so in the rare case that something goes awry you are both protected.
• Building maintenance companies don’t need to take time away from their main job to maintain your building, because it is their job.
• A seasoned expert will always fix something faster than a generalist handyman.

If you’ve been considering hiring a building maintenance company, Century Plumbing & Heating has a variety of packages to take care of your Sherwood Park or Edmonton building maintenance needs. Call us today to learn more.