How to Start a Property Maintenance Business
Do you have maintenance skills? If so, a property maintenance business might be worth considering. This type of business will be helpful for small businesses that may not have the resources to employ a full-time staff. However, know your skill level and only do what you know and hire someone else to do other types of work.
Materials
- Business license
- Van or truck
- Tools
- Cleaning equipment
- Business cards
- Storage
- Phone
- Insurance coverage
- Professional license
- Think about your skill level what type of maintenance work do you excel in. Ask yourself do you have the skills necessary to perform the job.
- Determine what type of maintenance service you want to offer to your clients. Start your business part-time to get a feel for the business with a few clients. Make sure you provide quality service, arrive on time for the job and complete the job in a timely manner. This will help you receive good references and possible other clients.
- Obtain your business license from your county or state licensing office. Get insurance coverage also, and consider using an insurance company that you already do business with as they may offer multi policy discount saving you money on your premiums.
- Make brochures and business cards and distribute in your local area at coffeehouse, churches, Laundromat as well as other businesses.
- Establish a contract for your client to sign to protect yourself as well as the client.
- Inquire from your clients what they need and determine how long it will take for you to complete the work. Give the client the hours it will take to complete the job and give them the fee amount to complete the job. If you need help, hire someone to help you get the job done.
- Buy the equipment you need to run your business such as cleaning supplies, repair tools a van or truck. Consider where you will run your business. You can do it at home or you can rent a space.
- Start your business slowly and build a reputation before you start taking on too many businesses. Ask for feedback from your customers as this will help you improve your business, and don't become upset if you receive negative feedback use it as a learning tool.