When you buy your own office space and start working as a team, one of the things which you may not think of immediately is performing maintenance on the office to keep it in tip-top condition for you and your workers. If you have only just bought an office space this year, here are some maintenance tips you need to know.

Never ignore repairs

At home, we might see a loose piece of flagging in the garden and leave it for a few weeks until we get round to fixing it. But when you are working in an office space and are responsible for the safety of your team, this is not a good idea at all. Imagine if someone tripped over and hurt themselves on your premises? You could be sued for the damages you caused to the employee, and this can damage your reputation as a business. If you notice something which needs fixing or someone points something out to you, pay attention and get it done.

Don’t DIY

It is common practice to carry out projects at home ourselves, and it is often much easier than going to a professional for help. However, when you work in a public space it isn’t advisable to try and do things yourself. You will always be better off hiring commercial maintenance plumbing companies for a leaky pipe, getting an electrician for your lights and a builder for exterior issues. Let the professionals handle the workload and you will be safe in the knowledge that the job will be done properly and to a high standard.

Go modern

If you are in the process of buying an office building you might want to think of making some big changes before you move everyone across to the new space. Even if the office is kitted out and ready to go, think about how old the design and electrics are in the building a consider how safe they are. It might be better for you to take this time to rewire the building, perform structural work and redo the plumbing in the office. This way, you will have a brand new, modern and safe place for your employees to come and work every day.

Think simple

Sometimes, it isn’t the electrics which need to be worked on or the drains unblocked, it can be a small thing which needs to be changed to make your working lives easier. For example, the addition of extension leads in the office to maximise the amount of work which can be done; hiding or tying cables so that they aren’t a trip hazard; cleaning the ventilation system for better breathing for your employees. All of these are simple jobs which you should be doing regularly to ensure comfort and safety in your office.

Maintenance is all about making sure that your office space is a safe place for everyone to work, and it is something which can make a big difference to the overall productivity and happiness of your team.

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