Routine flushing services play a critical role in upholding safety standards within any buildings or properties you manage. Otherwise, you could be putting the health and safety of your tenants (and your property more generally) at risk. As such, they should become part of your routine maintenance plan moving forward.
What Are Routine Flushing Services?
Water flushing services are a form of building maintenance aimed to prevent the build-up of harmful bacteria, such as Legionella, in building water systems and pipes.
This goal is achieved through running (or ‘flushing’) fresh water that has been treated with disinfectant, through the pipes, to dislodge and destroy bacteria or contaminated water. It can also help to maintain the appropriate water temperature, which can also prevent the build-up of bacteria, which tend to thrive under specific conditions.
This is particularly important when properties are vacant for longer periods of time, as the systems are not being ‘cleaned out’ regularly through day-to-day use. This is something that building managers should ensure takes place periodically to prevent future headaches.
Why Are Routine Flushing Services Important?
As referenced above, routine flushing services are important because they can prevent the build-up of bacteria, the presence of which could present a serious health risk. For example, water that has been contaminated with Legionella can lead to a wide range of health complications, including pneumonia.
It can also help to reduce other issues with your property’s water systems, such as poor water pressure.
As a property manager, you are responsible for ensuring that your properties are tenable, which means that you need to ensure that those living within them are not at risk due to skipping over routine maintenance tasks. However, you should also encourage them to play a proactive role in keeping their homes in top condition. This can be conveyed by sharing important resources and information about potential dangers with them.
Maintain Your Property with Pinpoint Homes
The cost of poor property upkeep goes beyond tenants’ complaints. It could cost you thousands in repairs, while also putting the health and safety of others at risk. As such, you should make sure that you:
- Encourage tenants to keep their water systems in good order
- Arrange for professional flushing services to be carried out periodically
At Pinpoint Homes, we have years of experience supporting property managers and housing associations when it comes to keeping their properties in top condition. This can help to protect the best interests of all involved parties, maximise property value, and minimise downtime between tenancy agreements. As such, we are on hand to help you with any issues that you encounter.
Our services cover everything from routine flushing services to social housing electric services, alongside offering more generalised property cleaning and guidance. If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch today.
