Cyclical and planned maintenance

Cyclical and Planned Maintenance

To help keep our homes safe, comfortable and in good condition, we invest in both cyclical maintenance and planned maintenance programmes. These programmes help us look after our properties, prevent avoidable repairs and ensure key building components are replaced when they reach the end of their useful life.

What is cyclical maintenance?

Cyclical maintenance refers to regular works that are carried out on a recurring basis to maintain the condition, safety and appearance of our properties. These works are normally completed at set intervals and are planned in advance. Examples of cyclical maintenance include:

External painting and decorating.
Gutter cleaning and inspection.
Roof inspections.
Communal lighting maintenance.
Door entry system servicing.
Smoke and heat alarm inspections.
Lift servicing and inspections.
Water tank cleaning and testing.
Gas servicing and electrical safety inspections.

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The aim of cyclical maintenance is to protect the building, reduce the need for major repairs and ensure safety standards are maintained.

What is planned maintenance?

Planned maintenance involves the replacement or renewal of building components that have reached the end of their expected lifespan or no longer meet current standards. These works are usually larger projects and are based on regular stock condition surveys which assess the condition of our homes and communal areas.

Examples of planned maintenance include:

Replacement kitchens and bathrooms.
New windows and doors.
Roof replacement or major roof works.
Replacement heating systems.
External wall insulation.
Common close door replacement.
Rewiring works.
Renewal of communal entrance systems.
Major external repairs.

The aim of planned maintenance is to improve the quality, safety and energy efficiency of our homes while reducing future repair costs.

What is the difference?

In simple terms:

Cyclical maintenance helps keep existing components in good condition through regular servicing, inspection and upkeep.
Planned maintenance involves replacing components when they become old, worn out or no longer suitable.

For example, repainting communal areas every few years would be cyclical maintenance, whereas replacing all the windows in a block would be planned maintenance.

Keeping you informed

Where cyclical or planned maintenance works are due to take place at your home or within your building, we will provide residents with information about the proposed works, timescales and any access requirements. By investing in our homes through both cyclical and planned maintenance programmes, we aim to provide safe, high-quality homes that meet the needs of our customers now and in the future