The True Cost of Reactive Maintenance and How to Avoid It

If your maintenance strategy starts with “Let’s fix it when it breaks,” you’re not saving money — you’re burning it.

 
1. What Is Reactive Maintenance?
It’s the “fix-it-later” approach that waits for breakdowns. Sounds simple? It’s not.

 
2. Hidden Costs of Fixing After the Fact
Emergency labor rates
Downtime and disruption
Accelerated asset deterioration
Tenant dissatisfaction
 
3. Why Preventive Maintenance Wins
Predictable budgets
Increased asset lifespan
Fewer interruptions
Peace of mind
 
Switch Group’s Approach
With scheduled maintenance, 24/7 support, and KPI tracking, we stop problems before they start.

⚡ Stop reacting. Start preventing. Talk to us about a custom FM plan.