As a commercial property owner, it’s crucial to regularly assess the condition of your property and make necessary improvements to ensure that it is safe, functional, and attractive to tenants and customers.
To help you with this process, we have put together a commercial property improvement checklist that you can use to assess the condition of your property and identify areas that may need attention.
Low voltage systems
One of the most important aspects of your commercial property includes your low voltage systems, including your security systems, data communication systems, and video surveillance. Ensure that they continue to be in good condition, and if they are not, invest in new systems or repairs ASAP.
Not only will investing in newer technologies and systems improve the safety of your commercial space, but upgrades in low voltage systems will ensure your space is keeping up with the latest technology — something that tenants and future buyers of your space will love.
Systems to look into and invest in include…
- Fire Alarms
- Data Communication
- Access Control Systems
- Video Surveillance
- Security Systems
- Paging Systems
- DAS
- Audio/Visual
- Nurse Call
At Low Voltage NW, we provide recurring inspections to ensure that your space always stays up-to-date and in working order to keep your employees, tenants, and your building safe.
Lighting and electrical systems
How your commercial building is wired and lit is crucially important to not only your tenant’s use of the space but the safety of the space.
Once a year, assess the condition of your lighting and electrical systems and make any necessary repairs or upgrades. Consider upgrading to energy-efficient LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve the overall appearance of your property.
HVAC systems
HVAC systems don’t last forever and, much like a vehicle, need regular maintenance to last long and operate correctly.
Once a year, check the condition of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure they operate correctly. If not, make necessary repairs and adjustments. When it comes time to replace your systems, we recommend you look into energy efficient and modern HVAC systems to lower energy costs and improve the comfort of your tenants and customers.
Plumbing
Plumbing accidents can create massive headaches for you and your tenants. Damaged personal property, loss of business, and permanent water damage are all possible.
If you don’t already, invest in an assessment of your plumbing systems to ensure that you are on modern systems. Old water lines using CPVC or outdated drain pipes should be replaced when possible and will reduce the likelihood of a catastrophic plumbing accident.
Roofing
Here in the Pacific Northwest, having a roof you can trust is crucial to the continued good condition of your commercial space. Particularly with the flat roofs common with commercial spaces, even just a single clogged drain pipe can destroy your roof and lead to a flooded space and unhappy tenants.
If you don’t know the age or condition of your roof, have someone come out and assess your roof and supporting systems, such as gutters, condition.
Landscaping
Potential tenants judge books by their cover — and your commercial space by your landscaping. If your property looks better, tenants will pay a higher price and be much more likely to rent from you.
If you have existing greenspace, make sure to regularly maintain your space so it looks good and not neglected. If you want to go the extra mile with your landscaping, you can hire a landscaper to improve your exterior’s aesthetic.
Energy Efficiency
One thing to always be aware of is the energy efficiency of your commercial space. As all home and commercial property systems are modernized, energy efficiency will come more and more into focus. The spaces without efficient systems will be much less desirable. Not only because they will seem outdated, but because the operating expenses of tenants will be much higher.
Think about energy efficiency when considering:
- HVAC systems
- Lighting
- Appliances
- Roofs and insulation
- Windows
Work with a low-voltage contractor you can trust
At Low Voltage NW, we provide low-voltage systems and services to commercial property owners. Our team of experts can help you assess the condition of your property and identify areas that may need attention, and provide solutions to improve your property’s safety, functionality, and value. We offer a wide range of services, including security systems, video surveillance, fire alarms, intercoms, data cabling, and more.
Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers. We use only the highest quality equipment and materials, and we stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to ensure that we are always able to provide our customers with the best solutions available.
If you’re a commercial property owner looking to improve your space, contact us today. Our team will be happy to work with you to assess your property and provide solutions to improve the safety, functionality, and value of your property.
