Preventative Maintenance Plans
Preventative Maintenance Plans | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Washburn
From cafés on Magnolia Avenue to manufacturing sites along the Little River, businesses in Washburn count on HEP to keep water flowing and downtime at bay. Our preventative maintenance plans are tailored for every valve, drain, boiler, and backflow device in your facility, delivering scheduled inspections, priority dispatch, and detailed performance reports that help you spot small issues before they turn into costly shutdowns. With transparent pricing and digital service records accessible 24/7, you’ll always know exactly what’s been serviced and when the next check-up is due.
Because smooth operations hinge on reliable commercial plumbing, our licensed technicians arrive equipped to handle everything from hydronic heating tune-ups to grease-trap cleaning—often in a single visit. We work around your production calendar, provide documentation for code compliance, and back every task with the HEP 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, so your team can stay focused on customers, not clogs.
FAQs
What are preventative maintenance plumbing plans and why are they important for my Washburn commercial facility?
A preventative maintenance (PM) plan is a scheduled program of inspections, testing, cleaning, and minor repairs designed to keep your building’s plumbing system operating safely and efficiently. For businesses in Washburn, a PM plan helps you avoid unexpected breakdowns, comply with local health codes, extend the life of equipment, and protect your facility from water damage or sewer backups that could shut down operations.
What specific services are included in your commercial preventative maintenance program?
Our Washburn PM plans are tailored to each property, but typical services include: • Annual or semi-annual whole-building plumbing inspections • Water heater flushing, anode‐rod checks, and safety-valve testing • Backflow preventer certification and repair • Drain and sewer line camera inspections with routine jetting or snaking • Inspection of pumps, pressure-reducing valves, and mixing valves • Leak detection for supply lines, fixtures, and irrigation • Grease trap cleaning and compliance documentation • Written condition reports with recommendations and cost estimates
How frequently should commercial plumbing systems be inspected in a preventative maintenance plan?
For most businesses we recommend a minimum of two comprehensive inspections per year—one before peak heating season and one before spring thaw. High-use facilities such as restaurants, hotels, or manufacturing plants may need quarterly service. After an initial assessment we’ll propose a schedule that meets your risk level, water usage, and local regulatory requirements.
Will preventative maintenance disrupt my business operations?
We schedule all PM visits around your business hours—early mornings, evenings, or weekends—to minimize interference. Routine tasks such as water heater flushing or drain cleaning are completed in isolated sections so you can keep serving customers or staff. Any work that requires a temporary water shut-off is coordinated with your management team in advance.
How can preventative maintenance save my business money compared to reactive repairs?
Unplanned plumbing failures often cause collateral damage—flooded floors, ruined inventory, lost production time—that far exceed the cost of preventive care. Regular maintenance detects small leaks, corrosion, or clogs early, allowing inexpensive fixes instead of emergency calls, major part replacements, or code violation fines. PM customers typically see 15-25 % lower annual plumbing costs and longer equipment life.
How do I enroll in a preventative maintenance plan and what does it cost?
Contact our Washburn office for a free on-site assessment. We’ll inventory your fixtures, review usage patterns, and present a tiered proposal (bronze, silver, gold) with transparent pricing. Plans start as low as a flat monthly fee plus discounted labor rates for any additional repairs. All agreements are flexible—scale service levels up or down at any time, and cancel with 30 days’ notice.