6 Essential Maintenance Checks for Commercial Properties This New Year

The New Year is the ideal time for businesses to reset, refocus, and get ahead on essential property maintenance. After the busy holiday season and unpredictable Melbourne weather, now is the time to inspect, repair, and prepare your commercial property for the year ahead.

At APMG Services, we partner with commercial property owners, centre managers, and facilities teams across Victoria to ensure their buildings remain compliant, functional, and visually impressive all year round. Here are six key areas to focus on this January:

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1. Reassess Painting & Signage

After months of exposure to wind, sun, and rain, commercial façades often show signs of wear. Faded paint, peeling signage, and patchy surfaces can impact the perception of your business.

Start the year fresh with touch-ups or full repaints—internally or externally. For retail centres, offices, or hospitality venues, a clean, professional presentation sets the tone for staff and customers alike.

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2. Conduct a Plumbing Health Check

From slow leaks to inconsistent water pressure, plumbing issues tend to surface over summer when water usage spikes.

Prevent disruptions to tenants or operations by proactively inspecting taps, toilets, and backflow systems. For shopping centres or mixed-use buildings, this is especially important for public amenities and food service areas.

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3. Review Electrical Systems

Are all lighting systems, emergency exits, and power outlets performing properly? The New Year is the right time to audit your electrical infrastructure.

Upgrading to energy-efficient lighting and addressing faulty circuits can reduce costs and improve safety. APMG’s licensed electricians ensure full compliance with Victorian safety regulations for commercial properties.

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4. Floor Safety & Presentation Check

High foot traffic over Christmas and New Year often leaves flooring worn or damaged. Assess common areas, entryways, and service zones for signs of deterioration.

We provide expert repair or replacement for carpet, vinyl, tiles, or timber. Keep your floors clean, compliant, and professional to minimise trip hazards and extend material life.

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5. Outdoor Area Refresh

First impressions count. Whether it's planter boxes outside a shopfront or landscaped courtyards in business parks, tidy grounds matter.

Trimming, weeding, and removing hazards like loose branches or uneven surfaces is vital for safety and aesthetics. APMG offers full grounds maintenance tailored for your commercial property.

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6. Set Up a Preventative Maintenance Plan

The best way to protect your assets? Plan ahead. Regular trade servicing across plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, and more prevents costly emergencies and downtime.

We tailor preventative maintenance programs to your site’s unique needs—so you're never caught off guard.

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Ready for a Confident Start to the Year?

Whether you manage a multi-storey office in Docklands, a retail centre in Box Hill, or a commercial warehouse in Dandenong, APMG Services can support you.

With licensed trades, responsive service, and a focus on minimising disruption, we help commercial properties across Victoria stay safe, compliant, and professional—year-round.