Annual Building Health Check: A Simple Routine for Owners and Managers
A once-a-year walkthrough that catches problems before they grow.

Homes and commercial buildings age quietly. A small annual routine can reveal issues while they’re still cheap and simple to fix.

Think of it as a physical for your property.

Exterior: the first layer of defense

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Interior: where problems show up second

Inside, pay attention to:

• Stains on ceilings or near windows

• Soft spots or dips in floors

• Doors or windows that suddenly stick

• Unusual smells in closed rooms or closets

Each of these is a clue. One by itself may be minor. Patterns in the same area say “look closer.”

Interior: where problems show up second

Mechanical and utility spaces

Don’t skip:

• Water heaters and their pans

• Electrical panels (for signs of overheating or corrosion)

• HVAC closets, condensate lines, and filters

In commercial properties, build this into your maintenance calendar so it doesn’t depend on one person’s memory.

How BC General turns checks into action

BC General can turn an annual checkup into a simple report and repair plan, ranking issues by urgency so you know what to do now and what to plan for later.

A few hours once a year can prevent a long list of “surprise” repairs down the road.