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Opt for Bundled Services
Bundling services is vital to any successful maintenance plan for several reasons.
Imagine that your maintenance calendar says that this month's maintenance tasks
include winterization, pressure washing the pool deck, and a light bulb check. One
provider that offers all of these services can send out a technician that's skilled across
a variety of trades to complete them all in one visit, saving your association money and
time. Additionally, if you've built a working relationship with the same technicians who
perform bundled services, they will provide you with unofficial periodic inspections as
they notice items that need attention through the course of completing their official
tasks.
This amplifies the benefits of periodic inspections and consistency in vendors while
giving your community much more overall value. It's especially true if you compare it to
the headache of juggling a list of vendors for each maintenance area.
Mike's Tip
When I buy, I buy big to save. Consider working with other
homeowner associations in the area for combined services and
better prices.
