Pressure Washing

In order to provide a clean and safe environment, where workers and clients want to do business, you keep the inside of your buildings clean and organized. You sweep and wash your interior floors, dust your shelves and decorate. Sadly, if you do not pay the same attention to the exterior of your properties some potential customers may never make it through the front doors!

Clean, and debris free sidewalks, entryways and pathways, simply look better and are safer. A clear path leading to your establishment leaves a great first impression! Pressure washing  of sidewalks, building entryways, trash enclosures, and parking garages is the only way to remove the accumulated dirt, grime, oil, grease, and stains from food and drink that are unsightly and often hazardous to your property. Regularly scheduled pressure washing, especially when combined with day-porting services, will work wonders in terms of maintaining your commercial properties curb appeal.

The most professional pressure washing companies will use the following best practices

• Contain wash water and contaminants. Used water must be recovered and appropriately disposed of.
• Use good sense when it comes to temperature. Not all applications will require high temp water.
• Sweep before spraying

If your property is in the California Bay Area, and more specifically Concord, Walnut Creek, Benicia, Pleasant Hill, Napa we WELCOME the opportunity to show you how we can keep your property looking its best and protect your investment!

Parking Garage Sweeping and Cleaning

Because parking structures are generally enclosed, it may be easy to underestimate the need for regular scheduled sweeping, but the reality is that these garages need more attention than open air parking lots. Less open air means less ventilation, and this prevents pollutants and other toxins left behind by vehicles from escaping, which results in a buildup of these materials. The space inside parking garages is also often dry, making it ripe for dust. All of this makes them difficult to clean and potential health hazards.

Be sure that you are using an experienced, professional maintenance company, and make sure that they are using only the best equipment to get the job done. The best street sweepers on the market will include a water system which keeps dust down, and full LED safety lighting. Our Schwarze Super Draft Up-Vac is also equipped with  a sophisticated water cooled electronic fuel injection 30 HP auxiliary engine, and the industry leading Schwarze WhisperWheel™ Fan Technology. Regularly scheduled sweeping with professional equipment along with periodic pressure washing is a winning combination for the properties that we service!

Before you contract your street sweeping company, make sure that they have supervisors in the local area who are familiar with the specific locations. The company should be available 24/7 to respond to any emergencies that may arise and they should maintain regular communication with your property managers to always ensure that the property stays looking its best, and any issues that come up can be quickly dealt with.

If your parking structures are in the California Bay Area, and more specifically Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Benicia, Napa give us a call to learn about how Welcome can be the difference maker the  your investments deserve! 925 288-1911

Trespassing and Safety

Is trespassing a problem at your property!? Are the homeless making themselves at home?? The highly influential broken windows theory is based on the notion that homelessness and other forms of disorder signal to potential criminals that the police are not monitoring a particular area, leading to more crime.

Graffiti, broken windows and excessive trash dumping, if not taken care of on a regularly scheduled basis, can snowball and quickly become a situation that spins out of control resulting in further damage to properties, potential criminal activity, an overall reduction of value in the area and ultimately costing stakeholders more money.

An experienced commercial maintenance company can make homeless cleanup simple, by being proactive, and consistent in its approach to property maintenance ensuring that your property does not invite the wrong kind of visitors. The exterior of your buildings and their parking lots give off that critical first impression to visitors, help promote a safe environment and protect your important investments.

If your properties are located in the CA Bay Area, and more specifically Concord, Benicia, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Napa, we WELCOME the opportunity to show you how we can keep your commercial properties looking their best! 925 288 1911

Day-Porting, what the heck is that!?

Do you know what Day-Porting is, or what a Day-Porter does? Day Porters are more than simply exterior janitors. These professionals are an important component of any efficient maintenance program who, in addition to keeping the outside of your property looking its best, serve as your eyes and ears and are trained to identify and report any issues as soon as they arise.  This allows property managers to rest easy knowing their sites are in the best hands possible.

Uniformed Day Porters should be in constant communication with operations staff to be sure that issues are being resolved as quickly as possible. They must be trained to immediately report any safety concerns or other necessary maintenance issues. A good maintenance company will perform regular inspections to ensure that all work is in accordance with high company standards. Additionally, field supervisors must be utilized to regularly perform inspections, and provide training as needed.

Wherever your commercial properties are located, make sure that the day porting done there is of the upmost quality and keep the things we have discussed in mind. Remember, day-porters are more than just janitors, and can make a huge difference in keeping your property looking its best!!

If you are in the Bay Area in Northern CA, and more specifically Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Benicia, or the Napa Valley, and would like to see how Welcome Building Maintenance can help keep your properties always looking their best, give us a call! 925-288-1911

Parking Lot Sweeping

We know that the appearance of a facility is directly related to its professional image, but also important is how a clean and well maintained property can contribute to safety and promote overall value in the area. This includes a well maintained parking lot!  It is the first thing visitors will see, and if neglected, one of the first places problems can arise, and especially if your properties have issues with homeless and trespassing.

Regular scheduled parking lot sweeping is a difference maker that should not be overlooked. And when paired with other commercial maintenance services can be a highly effective combination!!

A first rate sweeping service will be able to handle large or small parking lots and parking structures. Backpack blowers will be utilized to hit hard to reach areas, and sidewalks. A strong sweeping truck is also very important. There are many makers out there, but in terms of overall performance, nothing beats the Schwarze line of sweeping machines. See ours pictured below

First rate sweeping/maintenance companies should…

• Be available 24/7 to deal with emergencies.
• Understand you’re the unique characteristics of your specific properties.
• Maintain regular communication with you so
• Do regular inspections to identify issues ASAP.

Don’t neglect your parking lots! They are an important piece to the puzzle that is your properties/companies image!! If you live in the California Bay Area, and more specifically Concord, Benicia, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Walnut Creek or Napa, we would love to show you how Welcome Building Maintenance can help keep your commercial properties looking their best.

HOW to best clean your commercial solar panels

You’ve made the commitment to take your commercial property solar! You recognize the good investment that you’ve made and are committed to protecting it and seeing your ROI come sooner than later.

So, what’s next? We WELCOME the opportunity to show you how to ensure that your solar system is performing it’s best, and delivering what it promised.

We know that panels exposed to the elements, no matter where you are located, require professional cleaning at least every 6 months. Rainwater alone is simply ineffective in removing buildup that leads to capacity reduction.

But how? With many different methods being used out there, how do I know which is best?

Every solar farm/system is different and a number of factors go into what ultimately become the prescribed solution but there are a few absolutes that should not be ignored

• The right equipment.
  • Nothing gets the job done better and more efficiently than a long brush with dual rotating heads. We prefer the iKarcher Solar equipment in general and their iKarcher Solar Brush (see more) is hands down the best

• The right water.
  • The right brush is critical, but if you are running pressurized HARD WATER through them, you may be doing more harm than good.
  • We recommend and use only clean softened water.

• The right professionals.
  • Find professionals that have experience, and a solid reputation. Capable, trained technicians maximize efficiency while always working smart and SAFE.

Thanks for reading our blog! More posts to follow next week!!!

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