We serve portfolios.
Not problems.
Upkeep is the maintenance and building partner for landlords, portfolio owners, and commercial property managers who are done managing unreliable contractors. One number. One invoice. One standard.
Full-scope services for serious portfolios
Every service is designed for clients with multiple properties and ongoing needs — not one-off jobs.
Portfolio Maintenance Contracts
Annual or multi-year agreements covering all your buildings. Preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, and everything in between — under one retainer.
- Plumbing (full scope)
- Electrical (certified)
- Building fabric & waterproofing
- HVAC & mechanical
- Structural repairs
Large-Scale Renovations
Full building and unit refurbishments at portfolio scale. We coordinate across multiple sites simultaneously with no drop in quality.
- Full unit/floor refurbs
- Common area upgrades
- Compliance works
- Fire & access upgrades
New Construction & Additions
Extensions, new builds, commercial construction and boundary works. Designed for investors adding to their portfolio.
- Commercial new builds
- Extensions & additions
- Outbuildings & parking
- Site clearance & prep
24/7 Emergency Response
Contract clients get priority emergency callout. No waiting lists, no subcontracting to unknown parties. Your dedicated team, on call.
- Priority response SLA
- Dedicated client manager
- 24-hour emergency line
- Documented response log
Property Condition Reports
Full photographic audits of your portfolio. We document deferred maintenance, forecast capital expenditure, and build your maintenance plan.
- Building-by-building audit
- Photographic documentation
- CapEx forecasting
- Maintenance scheduling plan
Built for serious property players
We deliberately don't serve single homeowners or one-tap jobs. This keeps our capacity focused and our standards high for the clients who need us most.
Portfolio Landlords
You own or manage multiple residential buildings or complexes. You've outgrown the "call a guy" approach and need a partner who can handle everything across your portfolio — with proper documentation and accountability.
“Unreliable contractors, no-shows, inconsistent quality across sites”
Commercial Property Managers
You manage commercial properties with tenant SLAs and compliance requirements. You need documented, professional work that protects your liability and keeps tenants happy.
“Liability exposure, tenant complaints, compliance failures, contractor churn”
Industrial & Institutional
Large-footprint facilities with strict safety compliance and high-volume ongoing maintenance. You need a contractor with the capacity, systems, and insurance to operate at your level.
“Downtime, safety non-compliance, difficulty finding contractors who can scale”
Single property homeowners, one-off repairs under R10,000, or anyone whose main criteria is finding the cheapest quote. We're not the right fit — and we'll tell you that upfront.
The cost of unreliable maintenance far exceeds our fee
“We don't compete on price. We compete on what happens when you don't have the right partner and something breaks at 2am in your commercial building.”
One Point of Contact
No more managing eight contractors. One number, one relationship, one standard across your entire portfolio.
Every Job Documented
Photographic records, sign-off sheets, work orders. You have a full audit trail for every property, every time.
Proactive, Not Reactive
Scheduled preventive maintenance catches problems early. Your maintenance costs are predictable — not surprise emergencies.
Real Capacity to Scale
We're built for portfolios, not single jobs. Whether you have 10 or 500 units, our team and systems are sized for your volume.
Certified & Insured
Full professional indemnity, public liability, and certified tradespeople. Your risk is covered.
AI-Enhanced Operations
We use modern AI systems to track maintenance cycles, predict failures, and report across all your properties in real time.
From chaos to one reliable system
Most portfolio owners are managing 8 different contractors, chasing quotes, and dealing with no-shows. Here's how we change that.
Free Portfolio Assessment
1–2 daysWe audit your current maintenance situation across all your properties. We document what's deferred, what's at risk, and what a proper maintenance plan looks like. No cost, no obligation.
Custom Contract Proposal
3–5 daysBased on your portfolio size, property types, and maintenance history, we build a retainer proposal. Fixed monthly rate. Clear scope. No surprise invoices.
Onboarding & Knowledge Transfer
1 weekWe photograph and document every property. Your portfolio is loaded into our system. Your dedicated client manager is assigned. Everything is now visible and scheduled.
Ongoing Partnership
OngoingMonthly preventive maintenance runs. Reactive issues handled same-day for contract clients. Monthly reporting. Annual contract reviews with portfolio planning.
Ready to stop managing contractors?
The assessment is free. The insight is valuable. The choice is yours.
Request your free portfolio assessment
We'll assess your current maintenance situation, identify risks, and show you exactly what a retainer contract would look like for your portfolio. No cost. No obligation. No pressure.