21 May Night Inspections: The Key to Safeguarding a Property

Lighting is vital to safety and security in any property. Whether we’re talking about parking lot lighting at a shopping mall, entrance and exit lighting at a warehouse, sidewalk lighting, signage, or something else, it’s vital that these lights work when required. However, it can be challenging for property owners and staff to ensure that their lights and signs are in good working order, mainly if the business is not open at night when most of those lights are in use. At Lighting Maintenance Inc., we offer night inspections to help ensure that everything is in optimal working condition.

Why Should You Worry About Your Lights?

If you’re a property owner, you’ve likely asked yourself if you should consider scheduling a night inspection, and our team at Lighting Maintenance Inc. can help. Night inspections are one of our most popular services for many reasons. Ensuring that your lights are on and working, that your signs are functioning correctly, and that your property is well-lit at all times offer critical benefits, including the following:

• Reduces Accidents: Perhaps the most obvious benefit of a well-lit property is that the illumination can reduce accidents. From trip hazards to pavement unevenness, a well-lit property is much more likely to be accident-free.
• Reduces Crime: According to LEDs Magazine, outdoor lighting helps cut crime by more than 39%. Theft is a crime of opportunity. Poorly lit properties provide ample opportunities for criminals to operate. By ensuring that yours is well-lit, you reduce the chance that criminals will find it attractive.
• Makes Visitors Feel Safer: Because lighting makes your property more secure and reduces crime, a well-lit property also makes visitors feel safer. They will likely remain for more extended periods or visit your property initially if there’s plenty of lighting.
• Modern Appearance: A well-lit property can appear more advanced than one with few exterior lights. Outdoor lighting can be used to highlight architecture, emphasize landscaping elements, provide guidance for foot traffic, and so much more.
• Increased Brand Awareness: Lighting will not only help draw attention to prominent signage, but it also helps advertising become more apparent. Improved and maintained lighting helps increase brand awareness and growth.
• Distance Visibility: Some businesses aren’t visible from the street or highway at night, meaning you’re missing an excellent opportunity to promote your company further and offer services to potential clients. Night inspections allow our team to analyze your company’s distance visibility and provide solutions and maintenance to improve.

While the benefits seem endless, properly maintaining the lighting at your company should be prioritized. Optimized lighting will improve your employees’ performance and encourage your visitors and customers to return time and time again.

What Do Night Inspections Do?

As mentioned, it can be very challenging to determine what lights are functioning and which ones need to be serviced if you only see them during daylight hours. At Lighting Maintenance Inc., we understand and tailor our night inspection services to provide you with the insight and preparedness necessary to maintain your property correctly. Our fully qualified technicians will visit your property at night and cover all lights, signs, and other illuminated exterior elements, including:

• Light poles and lights
• Canopy lighting
• Security lighting
• Tenant signing
• Pylon signage

However, our night inspections do more than this. They are the key to ensuring that your property is safe, protected from crime, appealing to customers, and beneficial to your tenants. Once our technicians have conducted their assessment and inspection, a detailed report will be provided to your property manager, which will detail any issues noted, nonfunctional lights or signs, areas of concern, and more. We will also provide an estimated cost for the repair, so you know exactly where you stand. Best of all? Our night inspections are free with a signed service plan, offering additional peace of mind without adding costs.

Creating a Site Plan and Numbering Lights and Signs

When you schedule your first night inspection, our technicians will create a detailed site plan that fosters better organization. Each light pole, sign, pylon sign, and individual light will be numbered on the site plan. This numbering system is then used when creating the report we deliver, so that accurate repairs and maintenance can be made. The site plan also allows us to track warranty concerns and provide the best possible client experience.

Choose Your Service Schedule

Here at Lighting Maintenance Inc., we believe in providing our clients with flexibility. After visiting your property and creating a site plan, you can let our team do the rest. We offer a variety of packages for night inspections, ranging from 4 to 24 inspections a year, depending on your property’s needs, size, and what works best for your schedule. Many of our clients schedule inspections on the 1st or 15th each month, making it easily manageable for all parties involved.

Protect Your Property Today

The lighting on your property is an essential component of safety and security. Night inspections are the key to safeguarding your property, protecting visitors, and ensuring that tenants have the benefits they deserve. Business and commercial property owners often don’t occupy these buildings at night, so it is challenging to ensure lights and signs are correctly functioning. Remove the task from your list and get help from a lighting expert. Contact a professional to learn more about night inspections, schedule a site visit, create a site plan, and establish the best service schedule for your needs.