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Preventive Maintenance Schedule Cost Calculator

Preventive maintenance schedules prevent expensive emergency repairs.

Units

PM / unit / yr

Common area / yr

Equipment contracts / yr

Annual PM cost

$79,000

Per-unit total

$395

Unit-level subtotal

$19,000

How the math works

Unit-level = units × per-unit. Total = unit-level + common + equipment.

200 × $95 + $15k + $45k = $19k + $60k = $79k / 200 units = $395/unit.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Preventive Maintenance Schedule Cost Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for preventive maintenance schedule cost. Preventive maintenance schedules prevent expensive emergency repairs. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

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How to Use

Enter units.
Enter PM cost per unit per year.
Enter common area maintenance annual.
Enter equipment PM contracts.
Enter emergency repair reduction %.
Read PM total cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

PM components?

Unit-level: HVAC filter change + inspection, smoke detector test, plumbing fixture check, caulking refresh, appliance inspection. Schedule: quarterly or semi-annual. Cost: $50-150/unit/year. Common area: roof inspection, parking lot, landscape equipment, pool equipment, elevator. Systems: boiler/chiller PM, electrical, sprinkler, security. Total PM: $250-800/unit/year typical.

Benefits?

Reduces emergency repairs 40-60%. Extends equipment life 15-40%. Improves resident satisfaction. Lowers insurance risk. Protects warranty claims. Documents building condition. Compliance with code. Lender + insurer often require documented PM program on >$10M buildings. Typical 4-8 year payback on $50k PM program investment.

In-house vs vendor?

In-house maintenance tech: 1 FTE per 100-150 units full-service building. $55-90k loaded cost. Covers 60-80% of PM. Specialty (HVAC, elevator, boiler, roof): vendor contracts. In-house saves on labor, vendor provides expertise. Best mix: in-house for routine, vendor for specialty and warranty work.

PM vs reactive?

Reactive: only repair when broken. Cheapest short-term, expensive long-term. Equipment replacement cycles accelerate 30-50%. Tenant satisfaction drops. Preventive: scheduled maintenance + regular checks. 2-3× more upfront but 40-60% reduction in emergency. Predictive: use sensors + AI to detect issues before failure. Emerging, not yet cost-justified at multifamily scale.