Year-Round Property Maintenance for Commercial Properties in South Portland, Maine

J.L.P. Services handles the whole calendar with one crew, so nothing falls between contractors when the seasons change. Here is how a typical year runs for a commercial property.

Spring: Clearing Out Winter

Spring starts where winter left off. Sand and debris from the plowing season get cleared away, and the grounds get their first cleanup.

• Winter sand removal from parking lots, sidewalks, walkways, and storm drains
• Spring cleanup: leaves, branches, and debris cleared from lawns and beds
• De-thatching, aeration, and the first mow of the season
• Fresh mulch and clean bed edges
• Asphalt repair for cracks and potholes left behind by freeze-thaw cycles

Summer: Keeping the Grounds Consistent

Summer is about consistency. Grounds that look the same all season tell customers and tenants the property is well run.

• Routine mowing, trimming, and edging
• Landscape bed maintenance and weed control
• Shrub and hedge trimming
• Commercial landscaping improvements and plantings

Fall: Preparing for Winter

• Leaf raking and removal
• Final mowing and edging
• Cutting back perennials and winterizing beds
• Gutter cleaning to prevent clogs

Fall is also the time to settle the winter plan. A seasonal snow contract starts with a walkthrough before the first storm, so your lot is mapped, snow stacking is planned, and the price is in writing.

Winter: Snow and Ice Management

• Commercial snow plowing for parking lots and access drives
• Sidewalk and entryway clearing
• Salting and pretreating before and after storms

Crews are on standby 24/7 during the winter, and plowing begins as soon as accumulation starts. Contract properties are scheduled ahead of one-off call-ins.

One Crew From Season to Season

The handoffs are where multi-contractor setups break down: the plow crew leaves sand behind, and nobody owns the spring cleanup. When the same crew plows in February and clears the sand in April, there is no gap between them. For a broader look at what commercial maintenance covers, see our guide to commercial property maintenance in South Portland.