What Needs Maintaining — and How Often
Modern homes and businesses are full of equipment that quietly keeps everything running — from boilers and consumer units to pumps, alarms, air conditioning and solar. This guide explains what should be maintained, why it matters, and how often each system needs attention.
Planned Maintenance Beats Emergency Repairs
Almost every fault we attend could have been caught earlier. Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) keeps your property safe, efficient and reliable — and avoids the cost and stress of unexpected breakdowns.
Safety First
Electrical faults, gas appliances, carbon monoxide and water leaks can all be dangerous. Regular checks on alarms, consumer units, boilers and protective devices keep the people in your property safe.
Lower Running Costs
A clean, well-tuned system uses less energy. Servicing air conditioning, heat pumps, boilers and solar keeps them efficient — cutting your bills and extending the life of expensive equipment.
Fewer Breakdowns
Worn parts, loose connections and blocked filters give early warning signs. Catching them on a planned visit means we fix small issues before they become expensive failures — often when you least expect them.
Understanding the Service Intervals
Each piece of equipment is assigned a maintenance interval based on its risk, how hard it works, manufacturer guidance and any regulations that apply. These are the intervals used throughout this guide.
Quarterly
Every 3 months. Safety-critical items, hard-working pumps and anything where early failure carries real risk.
6-Monthly
Twice a year. Systems that benefit from a seasonal check — before and after heavy summer or winter use.
Annual
Once a year. The standard service interval for most fixed installations, appliances and certified equipment.
Varies
Some specialist and commercial systems mix weekly, monthly and annual checks — set by the relevant standard.
What's in Your Property — by System
A breakdown of the systems we look after in homes and businesses across the Pinoso and Vinalopó area, grouped by type, each with its recommended service interval.
Electrical & Energy Systems
The backbone of every property
- Consumer unit & protective devicesRCDs/RCBOs, surge protection, main earthing & bonding, smart energy monitoringAnnual
- EV chargers6-Monthly
- Solar PV & battery storagePanels, inverter, battery bank, isolators & generation/consumption monitoring6-Monthly
- Backup power / generatorsQuarterly
Water Systems
Supply, pressure, storage & treatment
- Pressure / booster pump setPump, pressure vessel, expansion vessel & controlsQuarterly
- Borehole / well pumps6-Monthly
- Wastewater & sump pumpsSump, drainage & wastewater pumps, float switches, non-return valves6-Monthly
- Water treatment systemSoftener, filtration, UV treatment & reverse osmosisQuarterly
- Water storage tanksAnnual
- Rainwater harvesting systems6-Monthly
Leak Detection & Protection
Catching water damage before it starts
- Leak detection & automatic shut-offSmart leak detection, flood sensors, shut-off valve & consumption monitoring — tested by simulating a flood6-Monthly
- Freeze protectionFreeze sensors, pipe insulation & trace heating — checked before winterAnnual
Heating, Cooling & Climate
Comfort and efficiency all year
- BoilersIncluding circulation pump, expansion vessel & controlsAnnual
- Heat pumpsAnnual
- Air conditioning systemsAnnual
- Underfloor heatingManifolds, actuators & circulation pumpAnnual
- Heating controls & zoningSmart thermostats & zone controlsAnnual
- Ventilation & heat recovery (MVHR)Filters, ducts & airflow6-Monthly
Fire & Life Safety
The systems that protect lives
- Smoke, heat & CO alarmsAll detectors tested & batteries replaced; connected alarms self-report in betweenAnnual
- Fire suppression systemsAnnual
- Emergency & escape lightingEmergency luminaires & escape route lightingQuarterly
Smart Home Systems
Automation, sensors & control
- Smart home hub & automationHubs, home automation controllers & voice control — firmware, integrations, automations6-Monthly
- Smart lighting & switchingSmart lighting systems, smart switches, relays & dimmersAnnual
- Smart sensorsOccupancy, door & window sensors — batteries, signal, response6-Monthly
Security Systems
Protecting your property & access
- Intruder alarmsWalk test of every detector, plus signalling to your monitoring centre or app6-Monthly
- CCTV systemsRecording, retention period & night-time image quality6-Monthly
- Video intercom & doorbellImage, audio, call routing & app alerts6-Monthly
- Access control & electric locksAccess control systems, readers, electric locks & release buttonsQuarterly
Lighting Systems
Interior, exterior & security
- Interior lighting circuitsAnnual
- Exterior & garden lightingCircuits, fittings, transformers & timers6-Monthly
- Security & motion-sensor lightingSecurity floodlighting & motion-sensor fittings — detection range and timingQuarterly
Environmental Monitoring
Air, temperature, damp & radon
- Climate & air quality monitoringTemperature, humidity, air quality & CO₂ sensors — calibration and alert thresholdsAnnual
- Radon monitoring systemsAnnual
Outdoor & Property Infrastructure
Gates, pools, irrigation & more
- Electric gates & garage doorsMotors, safety edges, photocells, manual release & remotesQuarterly
- Irrigation systems6-Monthly
- Swimming pool plantPool pump, filtration & backwashQuarterly
- Ponds & water featuresPond pumps, fountains & water feature pumpsQuarterly
- Outdoor power systems6-Monthly
Communications & Networking
Connectivity that stays reliable
- Wi-Fi & internet connectionRouter, access points, mesh nodes & backup connection6-Monthly
- Network cabling & switchesStructured cabling, patch panels & network switches6-Monthly
- Home serversQuarterly
Timed Around the Spanish Climate
Living near Pinoso brings its own demands. We time seasonal visits so your equipment is ready before it's needed most.
Before Summer
Air conditioning, pool pumps and filtration, irrigation and solar PV are all checked in spring — so they cope with the peak load and intense heat from June to September.
Before Winter
Inland Alicante gets genuinely cold nights. Boilers, heat pumps, freeze-protection sensors and water-storage systems are serviced in autumn, ahead of the cold snaps.
While You're Away
Many properties here are second homes. Leak detection, security, alarms and shut-off valves are exactly the systems that protect an empty house — and exactly the ones owners forget to check.
Specialist & Regulated Equipment
Businesses, rentals and commercial premises carry additional systems — many governed by formal standards. We maintain these to the relevant reference standard and keep your records audit-ready.
Power & Electrical Infrastructure
Resilient, regulated power
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)BS 76716-Monthly
- EV load management systemsBS 7671 §7226-Monthly
- Lightning protection systemsBS EN 62305Annual
- Power factor correctionBS 76716-Monthly
- Variable speed drives (VFDs)BS 76716-Monthly
- UPS systemsBS 76716-Monthly
Mechanical, HVAC & Water
Plant rooms & building services
- Pressurisation unitsCIBSE6-Monthly
- Water boosting setsWRAS6-Monthly
- Plate heat exchangersCIBSEAnnual
- Fan coil unitsCIBSE TM446-Monthly
- Extractor fansCIBSE6-Monthly
- Ductwork & fire dampersBS 9999 / DW144Annual
- Sewage pump stations6-Monthly
- Backflow prevention devicesBS EN 1717Annual
Fire Safety & Compliance
Standard-governed life safety
- Fire alarm control panelsBS 5839-16-Monthly
- Fire doorsBS 8214Quarterly
- Dry risersBS 9990Varies
- Sprinkler pump setsBS EN 12845Varies
- Automatic opening vents (AOV)BS 73466-Monthly
Access, Security & IT
Entry control & infrastructure
- Roller shutters6-Monthly
- Barriers & rising bollards6-Monthly
- CCTV recording (NVR/DVR)BS EN 626766-Monthly
- Data cabinets & racksTIA/EIAAnnual
- Patch panels & fibreTIA/EIAAnnual
- Battery backup units6-Monthly
Every Check, Logged and Tracked
We don't just turn up and tick a box. Each asset is recorded in our CMMS with its own QR code, schedule and full history — so nothing is ever missed or forgotten.
Detailed Checklists
Every visit follows a structured checklist for that exact asset — covering condition, safety, operation, measured readings and pass/fail criteria.
- Visual & safety inspection
- Functional & performance tests
- Measured readings recorded
- Photo evidence on file
QR-Coded Assets
Each maintained item gets its own QR code. Scan it to see the full service history, due dates and documents — or to report a fault in seconds.
- Full maintenance history
- Next service due date
- Instant fault reporting
Automatic Reminders
The system tracks when each asset is next due and reminds us — and you — so quarterly, six-monthly and annual checks always happen on time.
- Never miss a service
- Compliance kept up to date
- Records ready for insurance