As they say, there’s always room for improvement. And when it comes to boosting curb appeal, even the smallest cosmetic changes can have an immediate impact on your commercial business. Whether you work for a retail store hoping to bring in tons of weekend foot traffic, or at a hotel hoping to create a memorable experience for guests, or even a medical facility with patients that put their trust in your services daily, you know that the value of curb appeal goes beyond just aesthetics. How the exterior of your commercial building looks can attract new customers and clients, attract high-quality tenants, reinforce your company’s brand image, and make your facility stand out against the many competitors. Plus, refreshing your commercial building could give your employees a boost in morale and productivity as well! Read on for the 7 ways to immediately improve the curb appeal of your commercial building.
1. Clean up the surrounding property
One of the simplest ways to give your facility’s curb appeal a boost? Clean it up. If your business is located in an area with heavy foot traffic, your property could be susceptible to litter, which doesn’t create an inviting atmosphere for your guests, shoppers, or employees. And make sure to check for fallen leaves and other debris from your commercial facility’s surrounding landscaping as well. If you’re seeking assistance in keeping your property clean throughout the business day, a day porter will work as an extension of your team to ensure your commercial facility remains neat, tidy, and welcoming.
2. Wash your facility’s windows
On average, commercial buildings should have their windows professionally washed once a month. Clean your facility’s windows to remove dust, hard water stains, and streaks and smudges. This will add instant sparkle and shine to your building’s exterior, that will appeal to oncoming foot traffic and uphold your business’ professional appearance. Window cleaning also includes making sure the metal framing around windows are dust and grime-free as well. Regularly scheduled window cleaning will not only increase your business’s curb appeal but will also protect the longevity of your windows.
3. Repaint the lines in your parking lot
Passerby will often associate new, refreshed parking lots with new businesses, and repainting the lines in your parking lot is a great way to brighten up the surrounding exterior of your commercial business. This parking lot maintenance service will give your building a quick refresh. And while you’re at it, take a look at the rest of your parking lot as well. If there are any cracks or potholes that need attention, repaving your parking lot could be a necessary maintenance service to look into. If you’re seeking parking lot services for your commercial building, contact Calico Building Services today!
4. Schedule a pressure wash
Level-up your business’ curb appeal and protect the investment you’ve made on your building with a professional pressure washing service. The surfaces around of your building, parking lot, and surrounding property such as walkways and pool areas can accumulate oil, grease, and roof runoff stains. Schedule a pressure washing today to make an impressive improvement to your commercial facility.
5. Freshen your facility’s exterior paint
When it comes to increasing curb appeal, it’s all about first impressions. A commercial painting service could be what your business needs to turn a drab exterior into a bright, refreshed, exciting property that customers, guests, and clients will want to return to. Want to learn more about the importance of refreshing a commercial paint job? Read our article here.
6. Repave worn concrete walkways
That’s right. We’re calling for literal curb appeal. Maintaining the walkways around your commercial facility is key to upholding your building’s professional appearance. This is especially important if there are existing damages to the pavement such as warped or cracked concrete. Uneven walkways could also pose a danger to your employees and customers. Repave and repair these damages to your surrounding walkways and pathways to ensure your business looks well-maintained, professional, and to keep your employees, guests, and customers safe.
7. Keep everything well-maintained
And last but not least: make sure to keep it up! Once you’ve scheduled your pressure washing service, worked out a schedule for your new day porter, and gotten your business’ windows washed, remember that your commercial building will still require regular maintenance checks and services as well. Whether you’re in the hospitality, retail, or medical industry, it’s imperative that your commercial building remains sparkling clean, professional, and continues to create strong first impressions. By scheduling regular maintenance checks, you will ensure your facility is always customer and client-ready, and representative of your company.
This article was brought to you by Calico Building Services. We offer premier janitorial, repair and maintenance, and construction services to commercial buildings and facilities of a wide range of industries such as universities, medical facilities, corporate offices, hotels, and financial institutions. We are ready to provide your commercial facility with customer-focused, unparalleled service that will refresh your building’s exterior (and interior!) and keep it sparkling clean, safe, and well-maintained for years to come. Learn more about what we can do to boost your commercial building’s curb appeal by viewing our comprehensive portfolio of building services here. We look forward to discussing the exciting services we can provide to restore and revamp your commercial building based on your needs and budget. Request a proposal from Calico today!
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About Calico Building Services
Calico Building Services, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1986 by husband and wife, Ron and Kathy Strand. By developing a reputation for quality workmanship and superior customer service, the company has grown organically to become a leading provider of building, facility and property services in the Western and Central U.S. with reach and capabilities nationwide. Today, the company employs more than 900 team members and works with hundreds of strategic partners throughout the U.S.
Our core service areas delivered through the company’s three divisions include janitorial, repairs and maintenance as well as construction. With our relentless customer-centric commitment to quality and service, we serve: national retailers, banks, building owners, universities, medical facilities, government municipalities and facilities managers. Our numerous customers range from regional success stories to Fortune 500 companies.
We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and unique portfolio of services in the industry. From day one, personalization and offering mission-critical solutions to our valued customers has been our top priority. Depending on our customers’ needs and requirements, we can deliver our services as a self-performing company or we can deploy a network of Calico certified vendors and suppliers through effective project management. Whether they are fellow team members or certified vendors, we only hire the best and most qualified service personnel and technicians. Each of our divisions are managed and staffed by highly trained and experienced professionals in their respective fields.
There are many reasons why so many companies nationwide rely on Calico Building Services, Inc. for all their building, facility and property services. At the core, and the key differentiator, are our people and their constant commitment to excellence and unparalleled service.
