Welcome to the Family: Why Property Managers Are Rethinking the Way They Clean
By: Someone Who’s Seen a Lot of Mop Buckets—and Even More Missed Opportunities
There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of property management.
It’s not flashy. It’s not trending on TikTok. But it is making life a whole lot easier for folks responsible for keeping commercial buildings humming and residential communities spotless.
Here’s what’s going on: Property managers are ditching their in-house cleaning crews and calling in Above Standard Building Maintenance. And once they do… they don’t look back.
Why? Well, let’s break it down.
The Problem With “In-House”
Sure, hiring your own cleaning team seems like a great idea—until you’re the one dealing with sick calls at 5AM, trying to track down inventory, or coaching a part-time employee on why bleach doesn’t belong on marble.
It’s exhausting. And worse, it takes you away from what you actually get paid to do: manage properties and keep your tenants happy.
As one of our clients put it:
“We were spending way too much time managing the people who were supposed to be saving us time. Once Above Standard came in, it felt like a weight had been lifted off our shoulders. Their team just gets it. No babysitting required.”
What Makes Us… Us
At Above Standard, we show up. Literally and figuratively.
We’re a veteran-owned company with decades of experience in commercial cleaning, building maintenance, and pressure washing—but what really makes us different is how we partner with our clients.
We don’t do cookie-cutter contracts. We don’t disappear once the ink is dry. And we don’t see you as just another job site.
We see ourselves as an extension of your team—showing up when you need us, representing your brand proudly, and making sure your facilities are spotless, safe, and running smoothly.
And we don’t stop there.
We Sponsor Your Ball Teams. We Support Your Causes. We Show Up.
When one of our clients is hosting a fundraiser? We’re there—with shirts on our backs and checks in our hands.
When your company gets involved with a little league team? We’re probably on that roster too (loudly cheering from the bleachers).
We believe in immersive partnerships. The kind where your win is our win. Where our crew feels like your crew. Where we’re not just keeping your spaces clean—we’re helping you build something lasting.
We’ve seen it work time and time again, and it never gets old.
A True Story From the Field
One of our longest-standing clients—who manages a string of retail centers—once told us:
“The difference with Above Standard is they care like owners. My staff used to report issues that our in-house folks never caught. Now? I find out something’s broken because Above Standard fixed it before I even heard about it.”
That’s the sweet spot. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to.
So… Why Not Just Invite Us In?
If you're juggling vendor rosters, maintenance checklists, and HR headaches, maybe it’s time to think differently.
Above Standard Building Maintenance isn’t here to replace your team—we’re here to become part of it.
We’ll show up. We’ll pitch in. And we’ll make your life way easier.
All you’ve got to do is open the door.
Let’s make your buildings shine, your tenants smile, and your day a whole lot simpler.
Welcome to the family!