Neglect costs more than you think. Discover why proactive maintenance is the smarter, safer, and more profitable choice for your premises and assets.
Protect Your AssetsPlanned preventative maintenance (PPM) isn’t just a neat tick-box exercise; it’s the line between hassle-free assets and eye-watering bills. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that Great Britain loses £21.6 billion a year to work-related injuries and ill-health, with around 581,000 workers hurt annually. (HSE) The message is simple – neglect is expensive, sometimes tragic, and always avoidable.
Get a Free PPM ReviewRunning assets until they croak may look cheaper on paper, but the repair invoices tell another story. Industry research shows a structured PPM programme trims unplanned costs by 12–18 % and returns roughly £4 for every £1 invested. (Brightly) Go a step further with condition-based analytics and predictive maintenance, and overall costs fall by 18–25 % while downtime halves. (IIoT World) Compare that with ad-hoc “call us when it breaks” work, which attracts premium call-out rates, overtime and production stoppages. If you do need help in a hurry, our Reactive Maintenance team is ready – but planned work will always cost less in the long run.
Fire-door checks, EET (formerly PAT) tests, LOLER lift exams and gas CP12s all sit on hard deadlines, and the HSE has the power to prosecute when they slip. PPM bundles these statutory tasks into one calendar so nothing drifts past its due date.
Unplanned shutdowns are silent profit-sappers. A single HVAC failure in peak summer can empty a retail floor, while an out-of-service roller shutter stalls a warehouse dispatch line. By catching worn belts, fouled filters and tired bearings early, PPM prolongs asset life and smooths energy bills. Insurers often reward documented programmes with lower premiums – or penalise the lack of them by rejecting claims outright.
Stakeholders increasingly ask, “Show me the maintenance records.” Investors want proof of risk management, insurers demand compliance, and occupiers favour safe, well-run buildings. A visible PPM regime underpins Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals, demonstrating that Solo Property Services’ clients aren’t just talking sustainability – they’re wiring it into everyday operations.
Solo Property Services weaves these steps into our bespoke Planned Maintenance packages, integrating inspections with routine site visits so you never play catch-up.
Neglect costs; prevention pays. Solo can survey your estate, design a phased PPM plan and deliver everything from fire-door inspections to lift LOLERs, EETs and HVAC overhauls – all tracked in real time.
Contact Solo Property Services today and let’s turn compliance from a headache into a competitive edge.