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Home > Blog > Maintenance Issues That Can Cost Your Business Serious Money
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021

Maintenance Issues That Can Cost Your Business Serious Money

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As the owner of a small business, you know how important it is for everything to be running smoothly. Even small issues can result in some surprisingly big costs. That’s not something you can afford all of the time, especially when it comes to problems that impact your business’s ability to run properly and keep costs in check.

Here are issues to watch out for!

 

Fire Hazards

Building fires can be nothing short of terrifying. Even small ones can cause some truly devastating damage, to say nothing of the fires that take down whole structures. Clearly, fires can cost you as a business. It’s way better to take preventive measures in the first place. Be aware of common fire hazards in your workplace. Make sure that smoke detectors are installed and have working batteries in them. Have fire extinguishers strategically placed around your business and easily accessible to have a chance at minimizing the damage a fire could do.

 

Water Leaks

Water can often help with fires, but it can also pose plenty of problems of its own. Water leaks can spell real trouble for businesses, especially in terms of causing water damage. They can cause mold growth that can be a health hazard to anyone in the building. Leaking water could be a sign of a clogged drain too. Drain clogs can cause potentially serious plumbing problems for your business. Depending on where the clog is, you could find yourself dealing with some major flooding that you’ll need some serious help to deal with.

 

Electrical Problems

Most businesses today rely on electricity to some extent. Restaurants need it to prepare food and keep it at safe temperatures. Nearly everyone needs it to run basic business functions from sales to internal and external communications. If your business suffers from electrical problems, there’s a good chance your productivity is going to plummet, along with your ability to function for long. This is part of why it’s so important to have commercial properties inspected before you move in and once a year. Knowing that the electrical system is up to code and in good condition is crucial.

Most people don’t really think much about the maintenance needs of a business, but as the owner, you definitely should. Maintenance issues can really stack up in terms of both cost and lost productivity. As tedious as it may be, take the time to make sure that regular building maintenance is done on your property so things can continue to operate smoothly with minimal disruption to your business.

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