Summer is the sweet spot for property repairs — here's why smart managers act now
Every property manager has a running list of repairs. The door that sticks. The ceiling tile that never got replaced after that leak. The scuffed hallway paint that's been on the to-do list since the last move-in. Summer is when that list finally gets shorter — if you schedule it now.
The window between summer and fall is genuinely the best time to tackle deferred maintenance on commercial and multifamily properties in Greater Boston. Winter damage is behind you. The fall turnover season — with its September 1st deadlines, cleanouts, and tenant move-ins — hasn't yet consumed the calendar. That gap, right now, is the time to act.
78-Fixit is the facility maintenance and repair division of Commercial Cleaning Service, Inc., and we've been handling this kind of work for Greater Boston property managers since 1977. Here's how we approach it — and why so many property managers have consolidated their maintenance and cleaning under one roof.
Responsive — fast scheduling, clear communication
The frustration most property managers have with maintenance vendors isn't the quality of the work — it's the experience around it. Calls that go unreturned. Scheduling windows that span a full day. Technicians who show up without knowing what the job is. 78-Fixit is built for commercial and multifamily buildings specifically, which means faster response, better familiarity with the kinds of issues that come up in managed properties, and clear communication from first call to completion. Every client has a dedicated Relationship Manager — one person who knows your building and coordinates everything.
Transparent — straightforward pricing, no surprises
Deferred maintenance often stays deferred because property managers aren't sure what something will cost until a vendor shows up and starts adding line items. 78-Fixit prices work clearly upfront. No surprise add-ons for tasks that were obviously part of the job. What you're quoted is what you pay.
Versatile — one company for almost everything
If it doesn't require a specialty license, 78-Fixit handles it directly. Patching, caulking, drywall and plaster repairs, door and hardware repairs, touch-up and full-room painting, fixture repair and replacement, ceiling tile replacement, smoke detector installation, HVAC filter changes, cabinet repair, exterior trim — the list is broad by design, because the maintenance issues that accumulate at managed properties rarely fit neatly into a single category.
For work that does require a licensed trade — electrical, plumbing, masonry — 78-Fixit coordinates through our vetted partner network. You still make one call. We handle the coordination.
The advantage of one company for cleaning and repairs
78-Fixit works alongside 78-Clean's facility cleaning programs — which means when a cleaning crew identifies a maintenance issue during a routine visit, it gets flagged and routed to 78-Fixit without you making a separate call. When a unit needs both a thorough clean and a wall patch between tenants, it's the same company handling both on the same schedule. One point of accountability for everything your building needs.
If something's been on your list, now is the time.
Fall will fill the calendar before you know it. Tackling repairs this summer means your properties are in the best possible shape heading into turnover season — and nothing is scrambled at the last minute.
Call 617-78-FIXIT or visit 78clean.com/services/78fixit to get on the schedule.