When it comes to offering a superb accommodation experience, first impressions really do count – and without regular building maintenance Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast hotels may be compromising this initial wow factor.
As your guest travels up the driveway towards your hotel, you want the sight of your building to inspire a feeling of calm and relaxation. An attractive, well-maintained building is the first sign that they’ll be well taken care of.
While it can be tempting to let things slide until they become urgent, proper maintenance along the way really can save you time and money in the long run.
When To Schedule Building Maintenance on Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast Hotels
To ensure a smooth and low-stress building maintenance experience, think about the least disruptive time to undertake the work.
It is usually advisable to lock in your planned maintenance for the low season, because:
- High-rise building maintenance companies may be busier taking care of emergency repairs during peak season, leading to long wait times.
- With fewer guests checked in during the low season, there is less risk of disrupting their stay, and reducing the potential for bad reviews or word-of-mouth complaints.
- Less revenue will be lost through the closing of rooms that would normally be booked out in the high season.
- By planning ahead, you allow more time to resolve unexpected issues.
Important High-Rise Building Maintenance Tasks
With premium holiday pricing on hotel rooms becoming the norm on the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, it is important to keep your property safe, well-maintained and looking fresh. This will help ensure that your property is viewed as a preferred choice among visitors to the region.
Here are some of the tasks that should be on your radar.
Regular Building Maintenance
Sun, surf and storms are all part of the sub-tropical charm of visiting the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, but the elements can give local buildings quite the hammering. Set a regular maintenance schedule to keep your hotel façade in tip-top shape.
A well-trained rope access team can conduct building maintenance quickly and affordably, reducing disruptions associated with scaffolding and other traditional methods. They are also able to access hard-to-reach spots more safely, ensuring that nothing is missed.
Building Façade Inspections
To ensure the integrity of your building, it’s worth adding building inspections to your maintenance schedule. However, if you have any particular concerns, prioritise an inspection right away to stop damage from spreading.
Utilising an experienced team of rope access technicians, your inspection can be conducted more quickly and cost you less than expected. This can assist structural engineers, certifiers or building inspectors to gain ‘eyes on the building’ they need to make an assessment.
Concrete Repairs
To ensure the integrity of your building, it’s important to pay attention to the condition of the concrete.
An inspection and prompt repair are necessary if you notice any of the following:
- Cracks (minor or major)
- Crumbling concrete
- Rust stains
- Bubbling
- Membrane leaks
- Concrete expansion
High Rise Painting
A fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the visual appeal of your hotel façade. In addition, protective coatings such as corrosion protection are proven mechanisms for shielding your building asset from weather damage and prolonging the life of your asset.
To ensure that you’ve got your money’s worth, include 3rd party dry film thickness (DFT) testing as a condition of your tender. Choosing a contractor who has a reputation for excellence and who has never failed a DFT test is the best investment in durability, structural integrity and visual appeal that you can make.
Building Washdowns
Give your property that new hotel feel with a professional washdown, including specialised window cleaning and exterior pressure washing. A good wash down will not only increase visual appeal, it will also protect your façade -increasing its longevity and reducing the risk of concrete cancer.
Environmentally friendly inhibitors can also be used to keep surfaces free of mould and other pollutants for longer.
Waterproofing and Leak Repairs
Protecting your property from water damage should be a top priority. Water can be extremely damaging to high-rise buildings, particularly over time, as the thin protective coatings on the structure wear away. Apart from degrading the building itself, it can weaken the structure and present a safety hazard.
Leaks can also cause significant damage and should be attended to immediately to prevent mould growth, damp, and damage to structural integrity and electrical components.
Building Maintenance Sunshine Coast Hoteliers Can Rely On
Keeping your hotel in top form requires an ongoing schedule of regular maintenance and prompt attention to issues as they arise.
Gecko Rope Access is your local expert in complex high-rise maintenance and repair work.
With a well-trained, highly experienced team and an excellent track record, we stand by our work.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements and book an on-site assessment.