Main types of maintenance for buildings and structures

Technical maintenance of buildings and structures encompasses a range of organizational, technical, and preventive measures aimed at keeping the facility in sound, safe, and fully functional condition. It includes regular inspections, monitoring the condition of structural elements and utility systems, rectifying minor faults, performing preventive maintenance, and preparing the building for seasonal operation. FSR, a company with over 20 years of experience in the field, offers a full range of technical maintenance services for commercial buildings and structures on a contractual basis. Partnering with us ensures an extended service life for the facility, preserves its market value and appeal to tenants, reduces maintenance costs, and helps prevent emergency situations.

Key Objectives of Building and Structure Maintenance

Before examining the specific types of maintenance work, let us define the primary objectives:

• monitoring the technical condition of the facility—inspecting the foundation, walls, floor slabs, roofing, facade, and other structural elements;
• identifying defects and damage to key structural components—such as cracks, leaks, corrosion, deformation, etc.;
• preventing emergency situations—carrying out preventive repairs and replacing worn-out structural elements;
• maintaining the functionality of life-support utility systems and ensuring sanitary and hygienic standards;
• preparing for seasonal operational demands, etc.

Technical maintenance of buildings and structures is carried out throughout their entire lifecycle—from commissioning to major overhauls or reconstruction.

Purpose and types of maintenance for buildings and structures

Maintenance of buildings and structures is classified based on frequency, purpose, and the nature of the work performed into the following categories:

• Planned — carried out according to a pre-approved schedule to prevent malfunctions. The frequency of work is determined by the building's purpose, structural features, service life, equipment condition, and operational documentation requirements.
• Periodic — carried out at specific time intervals: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, or at other established intervals.
• Seasonal — linked to preparing the building for changing climatic conditions; typically performed before the start of the heating season and the spring-summer period.
• Preventive — aimed at averting malfunctions; performed regardless of whether visible damage is currently present.
• Routine — a set of minor tasks performed during the course of the building's day-to-day operation.
• Operational or unscheduled — carried out in response to malfunctions, emergencies, or a sudden deterioration in the facility's condition.

A comprehensive approach incorporating all types of building maintenance will significantly extend the building's service life, reduce the likelihood of accidents, and ensure safe conditions for visitors and staff.