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Property Maintenance Management
Shorcom offers maintenance management services for property managers - to bring your rental property up to comply with the 2025 Healthy Homes Standards.
Small & Large Maintenance Work
Small fixes or large jobs? We can help!
No matter the scale of work, we can coordinate your maintenance needs.
We offer management services for property maintenance activities working with your selected contractors. If needed, we can source contractors for you. Shorcom has the capacity to manage large-scale maintenance work for your rental property - this scale gives you the opportunity to retain a higher commission.
INSPECTION
✓ Fireplace
✓ HVAC system / heatpump
✓ Main power and fuse box
✓ Smoke alarms
✓ Roof damage and leaks
INSULATION AND HEATING
✓ Check for mould and dampness
✓ Verify R-value standards
✓ Clear vent obstructions
WINDOWS AND DOORS
✓ Ensure windows operate smoothly and securely
✓ Check locks and deadbolts
✓ Inspect windows for cracks / gaps
✓ Check window seals and caulking
✓ Oil door locks and hinges
PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE
✓ Inspect for plumbing leaks
✓ Check exterior drainage
✓ Replace washers in dripping taps
✓ Check for puddling / ponding
✓ Clean gutters and spouting
✓ Verify toilet flushing
✓ Check grout in bathrooms and kitchens
INTERIOR MAINTENANCE
✓ Test light fixtures and power points
✓ Ensure alarm system functions correctly
✓ Vacuum fridge coils
✓ Clean washing machine and check for leaks
✓ Clean the kitchen rangehood filter
✓ Dishwasher maintenance
✓ Oven deep clean
✓ Fridge Defrosting
✓ Clean fan blades
✓ Air mattresses
✓ Clean or replace curtains
✓ Organise cupboards
✓ Garage cleaning
✓ Check and replace air filters
FLOORING AND WALLS
✓ Inspect carpet and paint for wear
✓ Check for chipped paint
✓ Look for holes and scuffs
✓ Touch up marks and stains
✓ Inspect the foundation for cracks
✓ Check for signs of insect / pest damage
OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE
✓ Clean the deck / patio and check for loose boards
✓ Clear dead shrubs and plants
✓ Trim trees away from powerlines
✓ Inspect exterior pavement for cracks
✓ Remove weeds growing in exterior cracks
✓ Inspect and repair fencing
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS
✓ Tighten handles and knobs
✓ Oil cupboard hinges
Are you interested in increasing your rental yield?
Do you want to add an extra bedroom to your property, or upgrade the kitchen, in order to achieve a higher rental income?
We are here to help you unlock the full potential of your property. Our team can help you investigate how to better utilise space on your property with attractive features to increase rental income potential, as well as calculate the costs involved. From planning, to execution, we can manage the entire process.
WE CAN COORDINATE
SLEEPOUT / GRANNY FLAT
ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS
ADDITIONAL BATHROOMS
DECK CONSTRUCTION
KITCHEN RENOVATIONS
Answer your questions with a FREE feasibility study.
Our property experts will crunch the numbers for you with a complimentary feasibility study.
Leave the calculations to us, let's unlock the true potential of your property!
Is your rental property ready for the Healthy Homes Standards by July 2025?
As of July 2025, all New Zealand properties must meet the newly implemented Healthy Homes Standards.
These standards introduce minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties - all of which are designed to improve the quality of living for tenants.
In many cases, these will not be smaller jobs within the typical scale for property management. Shorcom has the capacity to manage these large scale maintenance jobs to bring your property up to the new Healthy Homes Standards before the deadline.
Outline Of Standards
HEATING REQUIREMENTS
✓ Fixed Heaters
Landlords must provide one or more fixed heaters that can directly heat the main living room. Heater(s) must be fixed (not portable) and must be at least 1.5 kW in heating capacity and meet the minimum heating capacity needed for the main living room.
INSULATION
✓ Minimum R-Value
Dependant on allocated zone, the property must meet the required R-value - a measurement of resistance to heat flow. The higher the value, the better the insulation. Across zones, ceiling minimums must reach R 2.9-3.3 and underfloor minimums must reach R 1.3.
VENTILATION
✓ Windows & Extractor Fans
Rental homes must have openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms. Kitchens and bathrooms must have extractor fans or an acceptable continuous mechanical ventilation system.
MOISTURE INGRESS & DRAINAGE
✓ Removal of Storm, Surface, & Ground Water
Rental properties must have efficient drainage for the removal of stormwater, surface water and groundwater. Rental properties with an enclosed sub-floor space must have a ground moisture barrier.
DRAUGHT STOPPING
✓ Sealing Gaps & Holes
Landlords must make sure the property doesn’t have unreasonable gaps or holes in walls, ceilings, windows, skylights, floors and doors which cause noticeable draughts. All unused open fireplaces must be closed off or their chimneys must be blocked to prevent draughts.
We can coordinate your required Healthy Homes records.
Upon implementation of the Healthy Homes Standards, landlords are required to keep a thorough record to show that their property meets and maintains compliance. Shorcom management ensures all activities are documented in real-time, and that all required documents are securely stored for historic record.
✓ Large-Scale Maintenance
✓ Become Healthy Homes Compliant
✓ Retain Higher Commission
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Let's bring your rental property up to standard.
Shorcom has the capacity to manage large-scale maintenance work for your rental property - work that is likely to be outside of your typical property management scope.
Retain a higher commission on maintenance work and bring your property up to compliance before the deadline.
