Commercial maintenance & facility services FAQ

Commercial maintenance services are the ongoing interior and exterior upkeep of commercial properties such as shopping centers, office buildings, industrial sites and apartment communities. They typically include parking lot sweeping, power washing, day porter service, janitorial, parking lot repairs, building maintenance and property inspections. Midwest Maintenance Services provides all of these under one contract. See all services.

Facility services (also called facilities services) are the hands-on services that keep a building and its grounds clean, safe and operating: cleaning, sweeping, porter service, power washing, repairs, maintenance technicians and inspections. Midwest Maintenance Services is a full-service facility services provider for commercial properties in Chicagoland and the Midwest.

Facility management is the planning and oversight of a building: budgets, vendors and long-term strategy. Facility services are the hands-on work that gets done on site. Midwest Maintenance Services provides the facility services and works alongside your property or facility manager, giving them one vendor instead of many.

Midwest Maintenance Services is a full-service commercial maintenance and facility services company headquartered in Mokena, Illinois. Our core services are parking lot sweeping, day porter services, power washing, parking lot maintenance, commercial janitorial, maintenance technicians and property inspections, plus more than 40 additional services, all through one company.

One company means one contract, one invoice, one schedule and one accountable point of contact. You spend less time managing vendors, bundled services cost less than separate contracts, and our crews already on site can spot problems early and fix them on the next visit. Learn about our full-service partnership.

We work with property managers, facility managers and property owners of shopping centers, retail, office, industrial, multifamily, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality and gas station properties. See the industries we serve.

We have maintained commercial properties since 1982, more than 40 years serving Chicagoland and the Midwest.

Commercial parking lot sweeping includes truck-mounted power sweeping of lots, drive aisles and fire lanes, plus hand-policing of landscape beds, corners and curb lines a sweeper can’t reach. We can also empty exterior trash receptacles and remove fly-dumped items. Parking lot sweeping details.

Most shopping centers and restaurants need sweeping two to seven nights per week; office and industrial properties are often well served by weekly sweeping. The right schedule depends on traffic, tenant mix and seasonal debris, so we recommend one after a free site walk.

A day porter keeps the property clean and well-maintained by picking up litter, emptying trash cans, providing access to the property for vendors, and serving as the property’s eyes and ears by identifying and reporting maintenance or security concerns. Day porter services.

Power washing uses high-pressure water to remove dirt. High-pressure steam cleaning adds heat, which breaks down grease, oil, gum and organic growth and sanitizes the surface. We use truck-mounted hot-water systems for most commercial work. Commercial power washing.

Restaurants and grocery tenants typically need dumpster pad cleaning monthly, or more often in summer. Office and multifamily properties can usually go longer between cleanings. Dumpster pad cleaning.

A commercial maintenance technician handles the small repairs that keep a building running: light bulbs, locks, ceiling tiles, signs, garbage cans, painting and general handyman work. We provide part-time or full-time techs so you don’t have to hire. Maintenance technicians.

Yes. As your full-service maintenance partner we handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drain services, painting, masonry, landscaping and more, and we coordinate other vendors for you, including someone on site to provide access, so you deal with a single company. See all additional services.

Our inspection reports document the property with multiple pictures and cover lighting, landscaping, pavement, sidewalks, snow and ice conditions and roofing, so you can plan repairs before they become emergencies. Inspection reports are free for our clients. Property inspections.

Yes. Along with exterior services, we provide commercial janitorial: routine cleaning, floor care, window washing, post-construction clean-up and vacant clean-outs, so one company covers the property inside and out. Commercial janitorial.

Cost depends on property size, the services you need and how often they’re performed. Recurring programs are usually billed at a flat monthly rate, and bundling services under one contract typically costs less than hiring separate vendors. We provide free, no-obligation quotes after a site review.

Parking lot sweeping pricing depends on lot size, sweeping frequency, debris levels and add-ons such as trash receptacle service. Most clients pay a flat monthly rate. Request a free quote for exact pricing on your property.

Yes. Request a quote online or call (708) 478-1665. We typically respond within one to two business days with next steps and a free, no-obligation proposal.

Yes. We provide free inspection reports with multiple pictures to our clients.

Yes. Most clients combine sweeping, porter service, power washing, lot maintenance and janitorial under one agreement with one invoice. You can start with a single service and add more at any time.

Yes. Along with recurring programs, we handle one-time projects such as power washing, post-construction clean-up, vacant clean-outs, graffiti removal and emergency clean-ups.

Most sweeping and power washing is done overnight or early in the morning, so lots, sidewalks and storefronts are clean before tenants and customers arrive.

No. We schedule around your property’s hours, usually overnight or during off-peak times, and our crews work to minimize noise and keep drive lanes and entrances open.

Yes. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and responds to all maintenance emergencies, including graffiti, vandalism, storm damage, fallen trees and fly-dumping. Call (708) 478-1665. 24/7 emergency cleanup.

Contract clients receive priority dispatch, and for issues like graffiti we typically respond the same day. Because our crews already know your property, they arrive with the right equipment.

We serve Chicago and every Illinois suburb and town within about 100 miles of Chicago, plus Northwest Indiana. We also provide maintenance programs throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. See our service areas.

We serve suburbs across Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, Grundy and Kankakee Counties and beyond: more than 250 communities. See the full list of suburbs.

Yes. We regularly serve Northwest Indiana (Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties) and provide maintenance programs in Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Our headquarters is at 19027 S. Jodi Road, Suite H, Mokena, Illinois 60448, in Chicago’s south suburbs near I-80 and I-355.

Yes. We are fully insured, and certificates of insurance are available on request.

Yes. Our staff are trained and safety-certified, and our power washing technicians are WorkSafe trained on the latest cleaning methods.

Request a quote or call (708) 478-1665. We’ll review your property, walk the site with you, and send one proposal covering every service you need. Once approved, we schedule service around your property’s hours.