Author: Michelle Wagner

Must Ministries was founded by the Rev. Wayne Williams in 1971 to assist elderly with grocery shopping and provide outreach to “alienated” youth. In over fifty years of servant leadership to the community, this remarkable organization has become one of the leading ministries in Georgia caring for individuals and families in need.

Spectrum Maintenance Services proudly supports Must Ministries.

How about 1993, 2011 or 2014? Our nine-hour treks home from work remain legendary. Some even spent a frigid night stranded in their cars.

Vehicles abandoned along I-285 during the 1982 blizzard.
Copyright Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Courtesy of Georgia State University.

Atlanta’s normally mild winters can sometimes give way to the Polar Express and when this happens your properties had better be prepared.

While a hard freeze will inevitably cause problems, there are many steps property managers and tenants can take to limit the damage.

• Water service to vacant suites should be shut off and all water lines drained.
  
• All outdoor water service including irrigation systems should be shut off and drained.
  
• Ensure that all under-canopy fire suppression systems are properly charged with air.
  
• When extreme weather approaches remind tenants to maintain heat inside their space.
  
• As soon as possible following a power outage water service to the building and tenant suites should be shut off and pipes drained.
  
• Pre-apply ice melt on sidewalks to help prevent ice from forming.

Contact SMS for assistance in preparing your properties for the next snow jam likely to come.

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Well, according to many military strategists and football coaches it’s better to keep your opponent on their heels and to not relinquish the ball. 

But, in property management playing defense is often the best approach.

Is your property well defended against liability from insufficient lighting, trip hazards and deferred repairs? Is your list of postponed maintenance items a justification for putting off expenses today which may turn out to be greater down the road? 

As you head into budget season, schedule a free property inspection with SMS to help you evaluate steps you can take soon to defend against more expensive problems later.

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This commonly used phrase originated during combat in World War II and represents a total commitment to support another person. No matter what.

When you get the dreaded late-night emergency call…we got your back!

Plumbing leaks, gas leaks and break ins will inevitably happen. When the unexpected does occur, SMS is ready to respond immediately.

For emergency response any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year call:

844-505-4010

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How often have you asked for three bids on a large painting job and received very different numbers? Why is that? In a word: Scope.

Many factors determine the cost of painting the exterior of a building including:

• Type of surface to be coated
  
• Extent of prep needed including pressure washing and primer coat
  
• Caulking expansion joints and repair of masonry, stucco and metal surfaces
  
• Number of coats required
  
• Amount of trim work
  
• Type of paint – latex, elastomeric, polyurethane, industrial enamel
  
• Brand of paint – not all paints are equal in quality or expected lifespan

To avoid surprises and unsatisfactory results, make sure all painting bids are based on the same scope.

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