Contractor Requirements: Essential Trades for Property Management
If you oversee out-of-hours calls or manage procurement and contractor supply chains for your company's properties, understanding the types of trades needed is crucial. Based on analysis of over 65,000 emergency calls last year across various property portfolios, here's a breakdown of the essential trades you should be prepared to engage:
Plumbers: Handling the Majority of Calls
Approximately 13% of emergency calls require the expertise of a plumber, making it the most frequently required trade for property maintenance.
Electricians: Addressing Electrical Issues
Around 4.75% of calls necessitate the skills of an electrician, addressing electrical issues promptly and effectively.
Locksmiths: Ensuring Property Security
Locksmiths are needed in about 4.5% of emergencies, securing properties and addressing access issues.
Drainage Specialists: Resolving Drainage Problems
About 4% of calls involve drainage specialists, crucial for resolving drainage and plumbing issues swiftly.
Domestic Gas Engineers: Handling Gas-related Concerns
Approximately 3% of calls require the services of domestic gas engineers, ensuring safe and efficient operation of gas systems.
Lift Engineers: Essential for Vertical Transport
A significant 14.5% of incoming calls relate to lift issues, highlighting the importance of lift engineers in maintaining vertical transport.
Access Control Specialists: Managing Entry Systems
Around 6.75% of emergencies involve access control specialists, essential for managing entry systems and security protocols.
Commercial Boiler Engineers: Maintaining Heating Systems
Despite representing 3% of calls, commercial boiler engineers play a vital role in maintaining heating systems for properties.
Specialty Needs: From Snake Wranglers to Unique Solutions
Occasionally, unique needs arise, such as the rare requirement for a snake wrangler (0.0015% of calls), highlighting the diverse challenges in property management.
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