Month: July 2021

Why Property Managers Choose Maxwell Monitors

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

Juggling the needs of multiple properties is one of the biggest challenges for property managers. Since every building is different with its own maintenance requirements, just keeping up with the status quo can become an all-consuming part of the job. 

When the COVID-19 pandemic appeared, we at Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. saw many of our customers struggle to keep up with the changing needs of their businesses and buildings. Thus, we created Maxwell Monitors to help property managers with their routine building needs, so they could focus their attention on the business.

Even with the pandemic winding down, property managers are still choosing Maxwell Monitors to help lessen their loads. Here are just a few of the things Maxwell Monitors can help property managers accomplish:

1. Keep track of unoccupied buildings.

The pandemic shifted building use all over the country, and many office buildings still remain unoccupied. But, even a building without people requires maintenance and monitoring in case of an emergency. With Maxwell Monitors, property managers can get regular status updates on their unoccupied buildings to ensure that they are in great shape for an eventual return to business.

2. Oversee the health of high-use buildings.

For buildings under constant use—like apartments or manufacturing facilities—it can be difficult and time consuming for property managers to coordinate maintenance and repairs. With Maxwell Monitors, we can take over the routine, time-consuming tasks that are needed to keep high-use buildings healthy and in working condition.

3. Easily survey multiple buildings.

Trying to keep up with maintenance on multiple buildings at once can become a full-time job for a property manager. Maxwell Monitors can track each building in a portfolio and deliver easy-to-understand reports on the condition of each one. Maxwell Monitors makes it easy to keep track of every building in a portfolio. 

4. Prevent costly damage.

Early detection of a building problem is crucial for effective and budget-friendly building repairs. The sooner an issue is identified, the less likely it is to become a major, costly repair. Regular surveys by Maxwell Monitors help identify maintenance issues quickly and fix them before they cause expensive damage. 

5. Free up time to manage your core business.

By passing on routine tasks to Maxwell Monitors, property managers are able to put their focus on developing their business and increasing revenue. In the long-term, Maxwell Monitors can help businesses save money and open new revenue streams. 

If you’re ready to get started, contact Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! Our team is experienced and ready to help.

How MAXCare® Helps You Maintain Your Corporate Building’s Roof

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

For most corporations, buildings are not necessarily the main focus, but they are just something to maintain in order to do business. Corporate building owners want their buildings to function and their investments in the building to last, but they may not have the time to keep up with a strict maintenance schedule.

Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. designed its roof management program, MAXCare®, with busy corporations in mind. MAXCare® takes care of the roofs on corporate buildings, so that corporate workers can take care of what they’re best at: the business.

Here are just four of the key benefits that MAXCare® offers corporate building owners:

1. MAXCare® provides comprehensive roof management.

MAXCare® is designed to take care of corporate roofs from construction or acquisition all the way through the end of its life. The program starts with a roof assessment that gives customers a comprehensive analysis of their roof’s condition and makes recommendations for keeping the roof healthy. MAXCare® gives building owners an easy-to-understand maintenance schedule and forecasts their roof’s budgetary requirements well into the future. The program is designed to make roofs last as long as possible without any hidden or surprise costs.

2. MAXCare® helps track roofs on multiple buildings all in the same place.

All MAXCare® customers get access to the MAXCare® online portal, which includes all reporting on the condition and maintenance schedules for each roof in a corporation’s portfolio. This allows corporate owners to see what is going on with each roof at once and to easily access the documentation they need to show investors. 

3. Long-term monitoring with MAXCare® keeps costs down and eliminates surprises.

Commercial roofs are expensive, and corporate building owners want their investments in their roofs to last as long as possible. With MAXCare®, building owners pay a fixed upfront cost to ensure that their roofs last and to cut down on the surprise expenses that pop up when a roof is not properly maintained. This saves building owners money in the long-run with fewer roof replacements and repairs.

4. MAXCare® provides unparalleled customer service.

If they aren’t actively doing construction or a repair on a roof, many roofing companies can be tough to communicate with quickly. Corporate building owners don’t have the time to chase down a customer service representative with a question or in the event of an emergency repair. MAXCare® customers get access to 24/7 customer service and first-priority maintenance following a weather event.

If you’re ready to get started, contact Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! Our team is experienced and ready to help.

Government Roofing Services: 5 Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

When government agencies hire a contractor, they are bound by strict rules surrounding pricing, but there is very little guidance about how to choose the best company for the job. 

As a specialized industry, roofing can be difficult to navigate. And, for government agencies that don’t have specialized roofing experience, it’s often hard to know what separates the good roofing companies for the bad ones. 

Here are five questions every government agency should ask roofing companies before contracting with them:

Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor

1. How long have you been in business?

Roofing is a competitive business, and only the most reliable companies are able to last over time. Roofers with a long history in their community are more likely to have done right by their customers. For government agencies, reliability is key to ensuring that roofing work is done right and up to code.

2. What safety measures do you take?

Government agencies must be careful that any contractor they hire adheres to OSHA standards and any state safety laws. The best roofing companies perform hazard assessments before and during construction projects to keep workers safe and prevent accidents. Be sure to ask potential contractors about what sort of safety training workers receive and how they mitigate risks during projects. 

3. What documentation do you provide?

Not all roofing companies pay as much attention to reporting and documentation as government agencies will require. Government agencies must be able to provide clear documentation of any work done on their buildings and have a clear accounting of what was paid for in order to comply with records requirements. Agencies looking for a new roofing contractor should always ask about how companies track their work rather than assume they have a system in place. 

4. Can your company work on a flexible schedule to avoid a disturbance?

Government buildings often need to remain open to allow the public access to services. In many cases, roofing construction can cause a disturbance or force buildings to close. Agencies searching for a contractor should always ask what sort of accommodations the roofing company is willing to make to allow their building to function as normally as possible.

5. Do you offer maintenance plans?

Many roofing companies focus on construction and repairs, but regular preventative maintenance is just as important. Preventative maintenance is what keeps a roof healthy enough to last for its entire expected lifespan. When government agencies hire contractors for roof work, it’s important to consider costs over the life of the roof. Hiring a contractor that offers a roof management or maintenance plan is a great way to save money over time and care for the agency’s investment in their roof.

If you’re ready to get started, contact Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! Our team is experienced and ready to help.

Why Contractors Choose Maxwell as Their Commercial Roofing Partner

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

When contractors look for a roofer, they need a company that is going to get the job done well without bogging down the rest of the construction project. With nearly 70 years in the roofing business, Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. has built a stellar reputation based on the company’s ability to deliver what contractors need and expect.

If you are a contractor looking for a new commercial roofing partner, here are just a few of the reasons you should consider us.

5 Reasons Contractors Choose Maxwell Roofing

1. Maxwell Roofing has a proven track record.

Companies that don’t meet clients’ expectations don’t stick around as long as Maxwell Roofing has. We’ve been working with contractors for decades on all different types of commercial buildings. We know what it takes to be a great commercial roofing partner.

2. Maxwell Roofing offers a full-service roofing shop.

Many roofing companies just do installation and repairs, but Maxwell offers an entire suite of services from maintenance to design and even custom sheet metal fabrication. Having a roofing company that can do everything lets contractors cut out the middle men, saving money and time and bringing a higher level of expertise to the project. 

3. Maxwell Roofing delivers the highest quality commercial roofs at a great value.

With our in-house fabrication and design shop and a team of experienced roofers, Maxwell is uniquely positioned to deliver the best quality commercial roof available. Our roofers have worked with all sorts of specialty materials and know our products inside out. With our breadth of services, Maxwell is also able to give contractors and building owners more value for their money. 

4. Maxwell Roofing prioritizes safety.

Roof installation is one of the most dangerous jobs on a construction site, but when partnering with Maxwell, contractors don’t need to worry about on-the-job carelessness. All of our team members get top-of-the-line hazard training, and the company performs hazard and fall analysis during several stages of the job to keep workers safe and ease contractor’s minds.

5. Maxwell Roofing is reliable—always.

We make sure that every contractor feels like their project is our top priority. We built our reputation by getting jobs done on time, on budget, and with the highest quality or service. Even on those construction jobs where everything seems to be going wrong, you can depend on Maxwell to deliver.

If you’re ready to get started, contact Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! Our team is experienced and ready to help.