Taking good care of your commercial premises
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Over the past couple of years, many businesses have made little use of their commercial premises. As the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic spread across the world, governments in the majority of countries put measures in place to minimise and slow the spread of the virus. Many of these were targeted at businesses, encouraging employers to request that any staff who could work from home did work from home. While this has been important, it also means that many commercial premises have been left empty and neglected. If you’re in this position, you may find that your premises needs a little care to get it back up to scratch and to ensure that it’s safe and comfortable for your team to return to. Here are some steps you can take to get it back on track!
Check any repair work that needs to be done
The first step to take is heading into the office and making sure that everything is safe and in full working order. Many business owners are finding that issues have evolved while spaces have been left empty and that repairs need to be carried out. It’s recommended that you use professionals to ensure that all work is carried out to a high standard. This will also ensure that you are insured and that the work will meet required health and safety regulations. You may need Toscano Plumbing, electricians, construction workers, grounds people or a whole range of other professionals depending on the state of your individual office.
Deep cleaning
Your office may need a deep clean after all this time too. This is the time to call in professional cleaners who can leave the space glistening, whether that takes vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the bathrooms, window cleaning or anything else. Considering many people are still on edge about Covid and the return to the workplace, you may also want to take extra measures, such as antiviral fogging, to help reach optimum safety levels and put people’s minds at rest.
Consider outdoor spaces
Sometimes, offices are shared and a property management company will take responsibility for shared or communal spaces, such as gardens or the exterior of the property. But if you occupy a whole premises or are responsible for the outdoor spaces, it’s important that you check in on these spaces too. Weather and the elements can cause all sorts of problems, ranging from uneven slabs to fencing panels blowing down. Survey the space and see what assistance you’ll need to bring it up to scratch. Next, you can start focusing on making the space appealing with landscape design and additions such as trees, hedges and flowers. If possible, try to get a grounds maintenance team on board or outsource this work to a grounds maintenance company – you will require a whole lot of consistent time, effort and equipment to get the job complete and it’s generally easier to outsource this task.
Waste collection
Waste collection is essential for any business. Sure, your commercial premises might not seem like it produces much rubbish, but chances are, you produce a whole lot more rubbish than you would originally think. Most councils won’t collect bulk loads of waste and deem it your business’ responsibility to dispose of waste properly. Make sure that you have a plan in place before staff return to the office. If possible, look into environmentally friendly options that can help to recycle things like paper waste or compost food waste so that your business has a minimal impact on the planet we’re living on.
Window cleaning
Small scale indoor window cleaning can often be taken care of by your chosen cleaning company. But when it comes to cleaning exterior windows or larger spaces, such as the glass on meeting rooms, you may need a dedicated specialist to help you out. Window cleaning can be a dangerous job if your business is located high up in a block of buildings, so you need to make sure that you choose who does the job responsibly. Check qualifications, experience and others’ reviews before settling on a company. Try to choose someone with a professional presence and a good, proven track record.
Hopefully, these simple steps will help you to get on track with your commercial premises, creating a space that is not only comfortable and appealing, but also functional and productive for you and your staff to work from. Sure, it may take some time and effort, but it’s more than worth the results in the end. So, put the effort in and really take care of the space.
