Irrigation systems can be a huge benefit to busy property managers. They’re a reliable and affordable way to keep your property looking beautiful and well-maintained from spring to fall each year.
If you’re a commercial property manager, this will help keep current tenants happy, and make your property more appealing to prospective tenants too.
There are benefits for residential property managers as well, where keeping the condo board happy is always the top priority.
However, whether you're considering new installs, maintenance, or repairs, picking the right irrigation contractor is key. This will help you avoid some of the common pitfalls we’ve heard property managers facing with unprofessional contractors we’ve been called into replace.
A GOOD CONTRACTOR WILL COMMUNICATE CLEARLY
Lack of clear communication is one of the most common ways that contractors can cause problems for busy property managers. When communication is poor, that can lead to a lack of clarity about the scope and total costs of work. Without proper documentation, deadlines can be easily missed, specific goals fail to be met, and budgets can be over run. All of this can cause friction between property managers and their tenants or condo boards. Luckily a well-organized contractor can ensure that you avoid all this trouble!
At Arizona Outdoor Solutions, we pride ourselves on clear, well-documented communication with our property manager clients. This means having the full scope of work clearly defined in well crafted contracts before we ever begin. We also pride ourselves on providing highly descriptive invoices on a regular schedule, so your payments are always predictable, and you can always be fully accountable to your stakeholders.
A GOOD CONTRACTOR WILL ARRIVE ON TIME
When you’re managing a large property, you may have any number of contractors coming in to perform various services. Often the timing of these different services is highly critical, so having your contractors arrive when scheduled is key to keeping things running smoothly.
At Arizona Outdoor Solutions, we pride ourselves on keeping accurate appointment times. In rare cases where our timing changes, we’ll be sure to call you with advance notice so that you can adjust your schedule accordingly. And after every appointment, we’ll always provide a detailed account of what work was completed, so you can be confident that you’re getting value for your money.
A GOOD CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS
Commercial irrigation systems are highly complex and require skilled experts to ensure they are installed and maintained correctly. Our team has members certified in landscape irrigation (CIT), water-smart irrigation (WSIP), and OWWA Backflow Testing. We also have certified irrigation landscape auditors (CLIA) to assess your system and ensure that you’re maximizing efficiency and water savings.
A GOOD CONTRACTOR WILL GUARANTEE THEIR WORK
Having appropriate guarantees is one of the most important things a contractor can do to provide property managers with peace of mind. At Arizona Outdoor Solutions, you’ll get a 5-year warranty on any new in-ground component, a 3-year warranty on control panels and rain sensors, or a 1-year guarantee on workmanship.
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR IRRIGATION BUDGET THIS YEAR!
At Arizona Outdoor Solutions, we’re always happy to consult with property managers and give them a sense of the value we can provide. For property managers, we're even happy to jump onto a video call with you and your Board to explain the value in our services or water saving products. Contact us today to request a quote and discover the difference that a truly professional team can make!