Why Summer Is the Right Time to Prioritize Facility Exterior Maintenance

Why Summer Is the Right Time to Prioritize Facility Exterior Maintenance

The appearance and condition of your facility’s exterior are more than surface-level concerns. In Utah’s commercial, industrial, and processing sectors, your building’s outer environment directly impacts safety, efficiency, and the way your business is perceived. As summer brings longer daylight hours, hotter temperatures, and more outdoor activity, it becomes the ideal time to assess, clean, and restore exterior areas that may have been overlooked.

Facility exterior maintenance is a year-round need, but summer offers better visibility and easier access to complete many projects efficiently. With the support of Complete Facility Management Solutions, you can take advantage of this season to make meaningful improvements while keeping your site compliant and presentable for the months ahead.

Summer Makes Exterior Issues Easier to Spot and Solve

Dry weather and natural light make it easier to identify wear and damage to concrete, pavement, landscaping, and exterior lighting. These are often the months when long-standing issues become most visible—whether to staff, vendors, or regulatory inspectors.

Facilities often find summer the best time to address:

  • Faded striping or worn parking lot surfaces
  • Cracked sidewalks, ramps, or curbs
  • Overgrown landscaping around walkways and access points
  • Peeling paint or sun-damaged signage
  • Lighting issues that reduce visibility or create security concerns

Spotting and addressing these issues early can help avoid more expensive repairs and prevent downtime.

A Maintained Exterior Enhances Perception and Performance

Your exterior environment sets the tone for how your facility is viewed—from safety standards to operational pride. A clean, well-maintained exterior shows your organization values order, care, and efficiency. That’s especially important in summer when outdoor visibility is high and foot traffic increases.

Complete Facility Management Solutions offers comprehensive services designed to elevate the appearance and durability of your facility, including:

  • Concrete and asphalt repairs
  • Parking lot striping and wayfinding updates
  • Graffiti removal, pressure washing, and exterior cleaning
  • Landscaping services and seasonal cleanup
  • Exterior lighting repair and upgrades

These services help maintain a polished look while supporting safety, compliance, and long-term cost savings.

Regulatory Readiness Starts Outside

While interior compliance is a common focus, exterior maintenance is just as important. OSHA, ADA, and Utah-specific safety codes require accessible, hazard-free outdoor environments—including clear walkways, ramps, and emergency exits. In summer, when these areas are used more frequently, the risk of incident or citation increases if issues are ignored.

By maintaining visibility, access, and surface conditions, you create an environment that supports inspection readiness, reduces liability, and reinforces operational standards.

Preventative Care Avoids Seasonal Disruptions

Summer isn’t the only time to maintain your facility’s exterior—but it is the best time to be proactive. Completing repairs in favorable weather reduces the risk of last-minute service calls later in the year, when rain, snow, or freezing temperatures make exterior work more difficult and expensive.

Facilities that act early benefit from:

  • Fewer emergency work orders
  • Reduced repair and replacement costs
  • Extended lifespan of exterior surfaces and structures
  • A stronger maintenance plan for the year ahead
Exterior Maintenance That Lasts Beyond the Season

Complete Facility Management Solutions delivers year-round facility exterior maintenance designed to meet the specific needs of Utah’s climate and industries. From routine cleaning to major surface repairs, their team works to keep your property safe, compliant, and professionally maintained throughout every season.

Summer is simply the best time to get started—because when your exterior reflects your standards, it strengthens your operation from the outside in.

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