{"id":855,"date":"2026-09-23T21:52:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T19:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/?p=855"},"modified":"2026-09-23T21:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T19:52:59","slug":"was-gehoert-zu-einer-professionellen-hauswartung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/was-gehoert-zu-einer-professionellen-hauswartung\/","title":{"rendered":"What is involved in professional property maintenance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A broken light in the stairwell, a door that doesn't close properly, leaves in front of the entrance and somewhere an old wardrobe has been sitting around for three weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All small things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until nobody cares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is precisely where professional property maintenance comes into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because property maintenance means significantly more than just cleaning the stairwell every now and then. A well-managed property needs someone who keeps an eye on things, identifies minor problems and ensures that the building and surrounding area remain well kept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or in short:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Someone needs to keep an eye on the place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a caretaker actually do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duties of a caretaker depend very much on the property in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small apartment building requires different services to a commercial property, a larger housing development or a building with many different users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical tasks might include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>regular patrols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning of shared areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minor repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control of doors and access points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting of damage or anomalies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-ordination of external tradespeople<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtaining quotes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearances and disposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grounds maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>garden maintenance work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crucial thing is that it is clearly agreed which tasks fall under caretaking duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this also applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00abJust having a bit of a look around to see that everything is in order\u00bb is not a particularly good job description.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular patrols: Spot it before someone has to report it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important tasks is at the same time one of the most unspectacular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">check regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During an inspection round, for example, defective lights, damaged doors, contamination or other irregularities can be identified at an early stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That sounds trite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, however, it makes a big difference whether a problem is discovered while it is still small \u2013 or only after several residents or users have already complained about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, good property maintenance does not just work on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is looking ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning is often part of it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stairwells, entrance areas, basement corridors or other communal areas shape the impression of a property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone entering a building usually sees the entrance and staircase first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And unfortunately, you can also see pretty quickly there when no one has looked properly for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, dust, dirt, fingerprints, cobwebs or, in winter, salt and moisture are among the classic tasks of regular cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advantage when cleaning and property maintenance work hand in hand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The person who is in the building regularly anyway also notices other anomalies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minor repairs: Not every screw needs a specialist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the everyday management of a property, smaller jobs keep coming up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A loose screw, a minor defect or something that needs reattaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's not always necessary to call out a tradesperson for every little thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the job, minor repairs can therefore be carried out directly as part of the property maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it is also important to know where the line is drawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electrical, plumbing or other specialist work must, where required, be carried out by appropriately qualified specialist companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, good property maintenance does not have to be able to do everything itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, she ought to realise, <strong>when a professional is needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get quotes and coordinate tradespeople<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it's quickly clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is no longer a small repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the organisational part often begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which tradesperson is responsible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When can the work be carried out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And who ensures that access to the building is provided?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property maintenance can act here as an interface between the owners, administration and external companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If required, quotes can be obtained and work coordinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This significantly reduces the administrative workload for the management or ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep an eye on doors and entrances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrance doors and other access points are subjected to heavy daily wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A door that does not shut properly may at first hardly be noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, on a property, it can quickly become a nuisance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, checking doors and locks can also be part of property maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minor anomalies can be identified at an early stage and, if necessary, forwarded for further action or resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clearances and disposals: When things suddenly belong to no one<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A classic in shared properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is an old chair in the cellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beside that, two cardboard boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A week later, this has surprisingly turned into a small furniture exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unwanted items, left-behind furniture or other materials can block areas and detract from the appearance of a property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the job, property management can therefore also include clearances and professional disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course it should be clarified beforehand, <strong>what may actually be disposed of.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because experience shows that the supposedly ownerless old table belongs to someone again the exact moment it has disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Property maintenance doesn't stop outdoors either<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-maintained property does not begin only behind the front door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">External areas also contribute significantly to the overall impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These can include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entrances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>smaller green spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shrubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>seasonal maintenance work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>general order around the building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the property, a garden maintenance service may therefore also be sensible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially with smaller properties, it is practical not to have to organise three different contacts for cleaning, property maintenance and groundskeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caretaking and building cleaning complement each other<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caretaking and cleaning are not the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You two go very well together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cleaning company takes care of defined cleaning tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property maintenance takes a broader view of the real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When both areas are combined, practical synergies are created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, during cleaning it is noticed that a lamp is defective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the inspection round, it is noticed that additional cleaning is required in the entrance area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or a minor defect is discovered before it turns into a bigger problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is how care works not just reactively, but proactively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who decides what gets done?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with routine cleaning, caretakership should define as clearly as possible which services are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which areas are checked?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How frequently do patrol rounds take place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What cleaning work is included?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which minor repairs are permitted?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When will management be informed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who is authorised to commission external companies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which tasks are charged separately?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more clearly these points are regulated, the fewer misunderstandings will arise later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not every property needs the same thing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An apartment building with six flats doesn't need a property maintenance schedule like a large commercial property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversely, for a heavily frequented building, an occasional patrol might not be sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why property maintenance should always match the actual usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important factors include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Size of the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of users or occupants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shared areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technical equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>requested scope of service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>necessary cleaning intervals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bespoke commission is therefore more sensible than a blanket solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our cleaning bird tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can tell good property maintenance not by someone constantly and hectically solving problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, it is precisely the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many things are getting done, <strong>before they even become a problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular checks, clear responsibilities and a direct point of contact ensure that minor issues do not sit around for weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or, to put it another way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A good caretaker does not wait for the building to call. He checks beforehand.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional property maintenance is significantly more than stairwell cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It combines monitoring, cleaning, minor repairs, organisation and, depending on the property, clear-outs, disposal or garden maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It becomes especially practical when property maintenance and cleaning are sensibly combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ensures clear responsibilities, less coordination effort and a single point of contact who knows the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or in short:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A well-maintained building doesn't just need someone who cleans \u2013 but someone who keeps an eye out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Putzvogel GmbH<\/strong> offers caretaker services and other facility services in addition to traditional commercial cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would be happy to put together a package of services tailored to your property and provide you with a no-obligation quote.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eine defekte Lampe im Treppenhaus, eine T\u00fcr, die nicht richtig schliesst, Laub vor dem Eingang und irgendwo steht seit drei [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":856,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tipps-und-tricks","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=855"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":857,"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855\/revisions\/857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/putzvogel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}