Opat Building Maintenance: Quality You Can Trust

OPAT offers an ongoing Building Maintenance Program compiled to suit the individual Body Corporate requirements. Scheduling a yearly maintenance program, which inspects and identifies the repairs and painting to high traffic areas, acts as a preventative to the long term costs of maintaining a building. These costs are considerably reduced as issues such as concrete cancer and waterproofing are dealt with quickly and the building remains in pristine condition.

In addition to painting, waterproofing and concrete cancer repairs OPAT offers general building maintenance such as general timber repairs, replacing damaged guttering and downpipes, door repair and replacement signage, pressure washing and window cleaning.

Our services are custom designed in consultation with the Client to provide the most cost effective outcomes.

  • Building Maintenance

It’s unlikely that you will find a building or structure that holds its aesthetics, safety and serves its full purpose without ongoing building maintenance. Please let us know if you find one that does! However, most, if not all, painting jobs and concrete work need ongoing maintenance in order to restore their best condition. This can be a daunting responsibility to take on board. That’s where we come in!

Opat is your one-stop-shop for painting, concrete rectification, building maintenance and other needed repairs! We are the longest-standing privately-owned painting business in the country.

Ever heard of the motto ‘Quality you can trust’? That’s Opat! With 70 years of experience in the business, it’s safe to say that we know what we’re doing! For 7 decades, Opat has delivered superior service and the highest standard of workmanship in the field of painting and maintenance with thousands of satisfied clients throughout Australia. Yes, thousands.

Our clients are familiar with our strong work ethic, and our commitment to provide excellence in service and quality. We are confident all would vouch for the high level of integrity with which we conduct our business.

Our 70 years in the industry means that we know exactly what we’re doing. We have 7 decades, and counting, of knowledge and experience to bring to the table. We’re not here to just provide you with products and services, we are here to be your partner.

Building Maintenance with Opat

Opat offers an ongoing Building Maintenance Program compiled to suit the individual Body Corporate requirements. Scheduling a yearly maintenance program, which inspects and identifies the repairs and painting to high traffic areas, acts as a preventative to the long term costs of maintaining a building. These costs are considerably reduced as issues such as concrete cancer and waterproofing are dealt with quickly and the building remains in pristine condition.

In addition to painting, waterproofing and concrete cancer repair, Opat offers general building maintenance such as general timber repairs, replacing damaged guttering and downpipes, door repair and replacement signage, pressure washing and window cleaning. Our services are custom-designed in consultation with the client to provide the most cost-effective outcomes.

What does building maintenance entail?

Well, it’s simple really. It’s essentially preventative maintenance that will help you avoid major repairs that can be extremely costly and unsafe for anyone working or residing in the building.

So, if you have employed us for one of our services, we will not just get the job done and call it a day. Not only we will offer you the best products and services in the market, but we will also ensure that our work remains in pristine condition. This means that we will conduct annual evaluations to ensure that everything is as it should be! We’ll assess the exterior of the building including the concrete, render, paintwork and any protective coverings and do any necessary repairs.

The beauty of having Opat as your partner is that we always do a good job. Therefore, our building maintenance program is more of a precautionary service rather than a necessary one. You can always rest assured that you’re getting the best quality support with Opat. However, the deterioration of a building is inevitable. So knowing that you have a partner with decades worth of knowledge and experience in your corner can be extremely reassuring.

How important is building maintenance, anyway?

If you ask us, it’s very important! As we just mentioned, building materials and structures do deteriorate, it is a fact of life. That being said, regular evaluation and upkeep of the premise will assist in ensuring your building remains in its safest and most aesthetically pleasing condition for as long as possible. If left uncared for, a building will eventually be riddled with structural issues that can become a major safety hazard. This goes for even the small and seemingly harmless defects. Ignoring these things can become dangerous in more ways that one! Therefore, it is vital to ensure that your building looks great on the inside and out and remains in a safe condition.

The main reasons why proper building maintenance is so crucial include:

  • Ensuring the safety of the building’s occupants.
  • Preserving the building’s assets.
  • Ensuring that the building remains healthy, safe and clean for people to work or reside in.
  • Maintaining the value of your building, or even increasing the value over time with proper maintenance, timely repairs and regular improvements.
  • Protecting your building against natural weathering from rain, beaming hot sun, wind and other environmental elements that cause the building or structure to deteriorate over time. This also makes the building far more durable in the long run.
  • Ensuring that deteriorating elements of the building can be repaired in a timely manner to avoid associated safety risks, loss in value, potential downtime and other aesthetic concerns.
  • Allowing a building to deteriorate without proper maintenance can lead to loose tiles or other material and spalled and cancerous walls which are a huge safety concern.

What are the benefits of proper building maintenance?

On top of what we have just listed above, there is a myriad of further benefits that come with the correct maintenance of your building. These include:

You can save money

Precaution is always better than a cure! While building maintenance may not always prevent the need for repairs due to variable environmental and other natural influences, it is always much more cost-effective to make a small repair or precautionary improvements rather than a large and time-sensitive project. Emergency repairs are naturally more expensive than periodic maintenance.

Precautionary and periodic maintenance of your building will always help you avoid costly emergency repairs. It's essentially an investment that significantly lowers your risk of your building incurring any safety risks or value decreasing damage. Think of it as insurance for the future.

You can save money

A poorly maintained and damaged building can also be due to a poor surrounding environment. Unkempt carparks, walkways and other associated structures can pose significant dangers. This could then lead to avoidable liabilities if someone is injured due to the deterioration of your building or premises.

It’s easier to manage your expenses

The proper maintenance of your building will allow you to plan more for periodic repairs which makes it a lot easier to keep track of your expenses. Preparation is key when it comes to keeping your finances in check. Allowing us to conduct regular assessments of your building or premise will essentially allow you to keep track of the state of your building and give you time to prepare for any maintenance costs, no matter how minor.

User experience is improved

First impressions can be hard to change, especially if they are of a negative nature. Although we are always told not to judge a book by its cover, many of us do, if we’re really being honest with ourselves. Essentially, your building’s external assets are the cover and your brand is the content.

Therefore, it’s important for the external assets of your building to match the way you want to be perceived. A well-maintained building is generally a reflection of great management, credibility, professionalism and it just radiates much more positive energy.

What other services does Opat offer?

It’s no secret that, as a company, our skill set if very broad. Not only do we offer the best concrete rectification in the country, but we also offer:

  • Painting - We provide quality workmanship and specialist services in the painting industry. We have remained at the forefront of the industry for 70 years by only employing reputable and skilled tradespersons who have extensive knowledge of our products and the ability to deliver a service to your satisfaction. We also offer colour consulting and specifications so you can be sure you are getting the right product every time.
  • Rope Access - Our Roper SystemⓇ is an Australian designed and engineered and internationally patented height safety system. It is a simple, multipurpose, shock-absorbing system that greatly reduces costs and associated risks.
  • Waterproofing - This is another specialist process that requires a separate QBCC Licence. Guess what? We have one! It is crucial to partner with the right company when it comes to protecting your building and its assets and Opat is the company for the job!
  • Rendering - Stand out from competitors with our world-class rendering services. We mould our skillset to fit your project and will always leave you with a smile on your face!
  • Concrete Rectification - Concrete cancer can pose severe safety risks and also take away from the value of your building. Our concrete rectification service, paired with our building maintenance will have your building or structure back to its pristine condition and it will stay that way!

I would like to enquire about your building maintenance and other services

Get in touch! We’re always ready to answer questions you may have or organise to come and inspect your premises.

Our business hours are from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm AEST. Please don’t hesitate to call us or shoot us an email between those times. However, if you just missed out operating hours, use the contact form on our website and we'll get back to you as soon as we’re back in the office!

How does the evaluation process work?

Simple! It all starts as soon as we make contact. Just get in touch with us and let us know what you’re looking for in detail and we’ll organise to come and inspect your project and put together a quote. Once you are happy with the quote, it’s pretty straight forward from there. We’ll get the job done and continue with annual maintenance to ensure the job stays done!

We’re aware that concrete structures and building can deteriorate over time, resulting in new spalls. If allowed to deteriorate, it becomes more costly to the client in the long run. That’s why we provide a comprehensive quote which ensures all building defects are addressed prior to painting. We do this to ensure that our clients know exactly what they’re getting before the work even starts. We are a company that sticks to our word: what we promise is what you get! Plus, our quote comes with absolutely no obligation whatsoever!

What if I need financial help to cover your services?

While building maintenance actually helps you save money, it doesn’t always prevent emergencies. External causes such as wild weather, floods or vandalism do not move onto the next building just because yours is well-maintained. Things do happen and it’s nice to know that you have a support system when they do.

So, if an emergency has struck and you need a financial safety net, or you want to employ another of our services and need some help covering the cost, we have partnered with a trusted Australian lender who may be able to help you get the cash you need! We like to cover all our bases so that our customers have a positive experience right from the get-go.

At Opat, safety, quality service and customer care are our 3 top priorities. We pride ourselves on our ability to serve the needs of all our clients, even if they’re a little out of our area of expertise… like finances. However, as you can see, we are very resourceful! So, don’t worry if you need a little financial help. As we said, we are your one-stop-shop. Want to find out more? Click here to connect with our trusted lender.

Like what you’ve read?

If you’re feeling that Opat are the right partner for you, get in touch! Click here to send us a message through our website. Or, if it’s between our business hours, give us a call on (07) 3265 3654 or shoot us an email to brisbane@opat.com.au. We’re always ready to answer any questions you might have and someone from our awesome team is waiting to help you find what you're looking for with Opat. We are quality you can trust and that’s an absolute guarantee!