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Preparing South Florida Landscaping for Summer with Seacrest Services

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Whether it’s tee time or teatime, now is the right time to prepare for luscious lawns and a green summer – to keep you on par with the best!
The temperatures are going to be spiking before we know it, and it’s time to prepare for the heat, storms and humidity that occur in South Florida. The unrelenting sun and extreme weather pack a potent punch to your lawns, plants and properties. This is why properly maintaining your landscape is so critical to its overall health and well-being. Is your landscape ready for the summer?

Trees, gardens and lawns survived winter and likely needed some TLC for spring regeneration and renewal. Now is the perfect time to commit to a little proactive planning, and getting your summer landscape projects underway! Seacrest Services can help you with proactive preparation for the summer sizzle so you can have a beautiful community landscape throughout the hot summer season!

Seacrest Services of Deerfield Beach offers comprehensive landscape services that eliminate the hassle of hiring multiple vendors and ensure you receive the highest quality services from just one easy source. Our dedicated team of experienced and knowledgeable landscape professionals is composed of:

• Certified landscape irrigation contractors
• Certified nursery professionals
• Lawn and ornamental certified pest control operators
• National Arborist Association members
• Certified horticulturists

Seacrest Services: Preparing Your Landscape for Summer

Seacrest Services’ clients often ask how we keep their properties and lawns so beautiful. It’s more than just applying the right fertilizer; water and turf management means taking a creative and dynamic approach to the grounds that we manage, and it shows in the expert results that we achieve for our clients.

Summertime can present some of the toughest lawn care issues in South Florida. Although choosing the right grass plants and providing conscientious year-round lawn care will help your lawn become more heat tolerant, water restrictions may mean developing plans for more deep roots systems.

In addition, Florida trees require a lot of attention, and tree care tends to have people stumped; tree trimming, tree pruning, tree removal, tree stump grinding…all require top-notch arborists and landscaping artists.

Here are a few Seacrest suggestions to prepare your community’s landscape for summer:

• Pruning: Pruning flowering shrubs or trees after the last flowers have withered but before the new buds have set guarantees a well-shaped tree or shrub and keeps you from removing the buds for next year’s blooms. Proper pruning is also a good way to prevent property damage in the event of storms.

• Tree trimming: Trim dead, damaged, or diseased limbs, especially those that are close to homes or power lines. Scan and monitor around the landscape for any decayed, cracked, or hollowed trees, removing them to minimize the possibility of a storm uprooting them.

• Irrigation: Watering deeply and less frequently can encourage the roots to grow deeper and help plants tolerate drought and heat better. Now is a good time to check that your irrigation systems are working properly and not leaking. You may even want to install a rain sensor to turn off sprinklers and irrigation when it rains.

• Grasses: Make sure you have consulted with a professional when choosing a grass for your community’s common ground and residential yards. Selecting the proper heat and drought-tolerant grass is very important because not all grasses can stand up to the heat of South Florida summers.

• Decorative plants: Summer is the perfect time to plant ornamental plants and herbs that thrive in heat, such as basil, rosemary and cilantro-which also do a great job repelling mosquitos. As we come into summer it is important to consider where you are planting your flowers, and look for plants that will do well in the specific areas of a property. Choosing the right plants can save you time and can also attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, which will be a benefit to your community’s environment.

• Insects and pests: The balmy weather in Florida does attract insects, pests and problems. You will need to look for aphids on new plant growth, as well as thrips, mites, and scales on plants and flowers. Even lawn insects can cause widespread issues. Consider using organic or natural products, as they are less harmful to the environment if they end up in groundwater or on other plants.

• Hurricane preparedness: In addition to checking trees for damaged or weakened branches, there are other adjustments you can make such as using mulch to control weeds instead of rocks or pebbles. You can manage the property by bringing inside things like potted plants and decorations that could be potentially dangerous if a storm occurs. It’s also a good idea to stake new trees and plants in order for them to stay put.

Summer Landscaping: The Seacrest Services Promise

With Seacrest Services, you can rest easy knowing that our landscaping team has the expertise and experience to create and maintain a lush, healthy landscape for your properties. Projects of all sizes require substantial coordination, resources and time. We are grounded in years of successful landscape maintenance experience and like to keep high-quality projects on track with the perfect end goal in mind. The Seacrest Services landscape team promises to ensure that the right equipment, tools, and materials will be on site when they are needed.

Do you have a new property in need of landscaping? Do you want to plant and prepare for the summer? Does your landscape simply need some sprucing up? Before you look to other Florida landscape companies to help you maintain your property, find out what Seacrest Services can do for you. We know that after you hear about our cost-effective solutions, unmatched work ethic and talented crew of landscaping professionals, you’ll be wondering why you hadn’t called us sooner!

Summer is Coming! Time for Property Management Planning

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Summer is coming! Florida is characterized by long, hot and humid summers. The warmer weather means a lot of outdoor activities, like barbecues and grilling, laying out by the pool, family trips and vacations… but for community association management, it also means the need for more air conditioning maintenance, problematic mosquitoes and other pests, as well as hurricane warnings. When it comes to property management, this is time for proactive preparation, checking properties, and continuing with maintenance and repair “To Do” lists.

Community managers are responsible for the safety and comfort of the communities they serve, providing important skills and expertise that are essential to the successful management of associations. All of the Seacrest Services community association managers are state licensed and undergo Seacrest’s extensive in-house training program. Their hands-on approach provides communities with the accountability and supervision that every property deserves.

You don’t want to wait until a major hurricane is hanging out off the coast before you take action! Proactive preparation and maintenance for summer will help avoid many troublesome scenarios. It could be a seemingly innocent broken light that results in a darkened area and negligent security. There could be an issue with the motor or pump in a fountain, causing the water to stop circulating which allows mosquitos to breed and spread disease (yes, Zika virus is still a real concern). The same faulty pump could cause water to splash, creating a slip and fall hazard and an association nightmare.

Why wait for issues to arise? Our innovative, proactive approach to property management is what keeps Seacrest Services leaders in our industry and allows us to provide the highest level of service to your association.

Property Management: Planning for Florida Summers

Maintenance and repairs should always be ongoing in a community as one item in need of repair usually causes a domino effect of issues. At Seacrest Services, we plan to hit the ground running with preparation that gets you ready for the summer of 2019. Here are some property management tips to prepare for a Florida summer:

o Check your air conditioner and electrical units: community managers can help ensure that AC unit filters are replaced every six months, which is a good standard practice. With the extremely hot Florida weather, it is suggested to have each unit annually serviced in order to avoid costly repairs down the road. In addition, all other electrical units should be checked for damage, as fire hazards and fire safety are a big deal- especially during summer months.

o Pest control: bugs are unavoidable in Florida, as they seem to thrive in our climate. Preventative maintenance means keeping a watchful eye out for pest problems and doing evaluations. Checks can be done at entry points on the exterior of window seals and screens. So what’s the buzz on bees? African honeybees nest in high densities like Florida, and have ushered significant changes to bee-related policies and management practices. There is a high potential for bees to nest in tree cavities, walls, and water meter boxes, and by pools. The state of Florida recommends that bees found nesting outside of private hives should be removed by a registered beekeeper or trained PCO (Pest Control Operator). As property managers, it is our responsibility to deal with an unwanted swarm.

o Hurricane preparation: summer marks the beginning of hurricane season, and also the best time to take action to prepare. Reviewing policies, insurance, and home inventories are vitally important. Community associations can prepare their properties for any storm by photographing and/or videoing all of the main public areas of the property. It’s also a good time to make sure there are digital copies (rather than paper) of any important documents stored in several computers and devices. Associations can develop a hurricane policy with reminders to distribute to board members and residents. Remember that floods can also devastate communities anywhere, because floods are not only isolated to coastal areas or flood zones.

Seacrest: Florida’s Best Full-Service Property Management

Seacrest Services has been providing the best full-service property management in Florida since the late 1960s. We began with providing janitorial and maintenance services to the Palm Beach County area. With our success, we have grown to service community associations from St. Lucie County all the way to Dade County.

Seacrest is focused on delivering unparalleled customer service through our TQM program that stands for Total Quality Management. We ensure that you are receiving the quality services you desire, and that all contractual obligations are met each month.

Seacrest offers everything from property management and professional accounting services, to complete landscaping and property maintenance needs. Seacrest Services can tailor an individual plan for your community association, HOA, or commercial property. We take great pride in the long-lasting relationships we’ve established over the years, and our continued success with our customer satisfaction. We maintain one of the highest levels of quality property management and some of the most experienced employees in the industry, ensuring that your property gets the professionalism and knowledge you deserve.

Keeping Up Curb Appeal: Seacrest Landscape Design and Maintenance

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At Seacrest Services we are constantly searching for ways to improve the curb appeal of the properties we manage. Whether you’re in Palm Beach County, St. Lucie County, or Martin County, the terrain in Florida presents similar challenges and opportunities. Seacrest Services commercial landscape maintenance provides multi-faceted processes designed to help community associations create and maintain their optimum vision, all while keeping their landscapes healthy, clean, attractive and safe.

Nothing says success better than landscaping services that include not only sustainable development and functional maintenance, but also a harmonious and attractive overall landscape. The best landscaping is not just about maintaining, but also requires improving your landscape.

Seacrest Services can improve the curb appeal of your property within specific budget and time parameters. As one of the most popular residential landscaping experts in Florida, we have raised the bar for beautiful pretty high!

No matter what you are picking, like it or not, people really do judge a book by its cover. When it comes to picking the best residential landscape company in Florida, you definitely want to weed out the competition by finding a company that understands how making a good first impression means presenting the best image possible for your property.

Curb Appeal and Summer Landscapes

Curb appeal is essential to keep up with the Joneses! As the first thing people see should speak volumes, you want to foster long-lasting impressions with the best possible residential landscaping.

Since South Florida is home to some of the most popular travel destinations and attractions, and almost 40% of family travelers visit during the peak summertime months, your properties are sure to get some curbside views.

Residential landscape architecture and planning is really important as we head into our Florida summer months. The month of May is a time of transition for the landscapes and gardens of the Treasure Coast. The weather is significantly warmer, and the rainy season is at hand, making it a typically stressful time for landscape plants, shrubbery and trees. Special attention needs to be given to irrigation systems as well as hurricane preparation. But fear not, at Seacrest Services we think of our clients as partners, therefore our innovative and inspiring ideas are grounded in a collaborative process. We can help get your landscape installation or project in the ground on time, within budget; no if’s, and’s, or “buds!”

From full-service property management, professional accounting services, to complete landscaping and maintenance needs, Seacrest Services can tailor any kind of unique service plan for your property or community association.

Experience the Seacrest Difference

At Seacrest Services, we are focused on maintaining beauty in all the communities and properties we manage. By picking Seacrest, you will experience a world of difference in all of your landscaping needs. We are committed to 100% satisfaction! Call Seacrest for:

o Landscape design & maintenance
o Full irrigation services: design, installation, and maintenance
o Tree maintenance: removal, installation and care
o Lawn and turf management
o Planting and transplanting
o Seasonal maintenance
o Interior and exterior pest control
o And much much more!

To find out more about how Seacrest Services can make a difference in your world, call us today at (561) 697-4990. We look forward to working for you.

Why Should You Hire a Property Management Company?

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While it might make sense to manage your property on your own for financial reasons, hiring an experienced property management company will save you from making costly mistakes in the long run. That’s the last thing you want to do in this ever-changing economy. When you want a knowledgeable and experienced property management company in the West Palm Beach area, look no further than Seacrest Services. We pride ourselves on serving each property or community with a tailored plan suited to your own environment and specific needs. As experts in property management, we know that every property has different needs.That is why we provide everything from full-service management and accounting services to landscaping and janitorial concerns. The benefits to our many services are unparalleled in the industry. Here is what a property management company like Seacrest Services can do for you:

Advise in Administrative Matters of Property Management

Some property management companies are indifferent to a community and HOA’s wants or needs. Not us. We are as involved as you want us to be. We will work with your homeowners, tenants, or board of directors in every facet of management. This includes understanding and enforcing the rules and regulations within the community association in a professional, fair, and expedient way.

Managing Vendor Relations

We have access to a variety of maintenance workers, electricians, contractors, etc., and possess the knowledge to obtain the best prices for their services. When you hire our property management services, we will help you manage the day-to-day aspects of obtaining bids and permits for work to be performed around the property, as well as administrative and paperwork tasks that go along with it. You can rest assured that we will protect your community and investment by saving you time and money without sacrificing quality.

Landscaping and Property Maintenance

Your property may be your largest asset, and to protect it, you’ll want to create a landscaping design to stand out to future tenants or homeowners. You’re spectacular-looking landscape will most definitely convey pride of ownership. When you hire a professional management company in West Pam Beach like Seacrest Services, you are getting the highest caliber and the best value for your money. We know who to retain, and we’ll assist you in hiring the best personnel. We have access to the best companies and contractors to ensure that you receive the highest quality your property and community deserves. We handle it all – from landscape design to lawn maintenance, tree removal and pest control services. Thinking about hiring a property manager in West Palm Beach? Call Seacrest Services, Inc. today at (561) 697-4990.

The Benefits of Hiring a Property Management Company

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Why Hire a Management Company to Maintain Your Property or Facility?

One of the things potential clients or residents look for when visiting your property is the appearance of the building or facility. Is the exterior neat and clean? Is the property’s lighting adequate and safe during the day and night? Is the pool properly cleaned and maintained daily? At Seacrest Services, a property management company in Stuart, we work with only top-notch vendors. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built lasting relationships with the best janitorial and maintenance vendors in the community. Part of the aesthetic we’d like to create for your community or facility is to always keep it looking clean and pristine. With regular, overall maintenance and meticulous attention to detail, we promise that your property will shine and stand out!

What High-Quality Maintenance Services Does Seacrest Services Offer?

When you hire Seacrest Services to address all of your janitorial needs, you can be sure that you are getting the expertise and skill that we’ve built over the years. We provide both residential and commercial janitorial and maintenance services. Here are just some of the services we offer:

  • Pressure cleaning
  • On-site handyman services
  • Water intrusion cleanup
  • Upkeep of pool and patio furniture
  • Monthly lighting checks and bulb replacement
  • General cleaning and washing of the building exteriors

Seacrest Services continuously works with industry-leading contractors on projects that include restorations, painting, pool resurfacing, sprinkler maintenance, and more.

How Can We Tailor a Specific Plan for You?

If you think that you might be interested in our janitorial or maintenance services but are not sure that we handle a specific service you need, don’t hesitate to call us. We pride ourselves on the ability to tailor a plan for your property or facility that is based on your individual needs. This can run the gamut from HOA services and billing, to landscaping and property maintenance. Our expert staff is the best in the business and there is no service too big or too small for us to handle.

We are known for our exceptional customer service, and our knowledgeable representatives are on call 24/7 to handle maintenance, billing or any other questions that might arise throughout your day. You can also call us any time to get quick updates on the daily activities and services of your property. Call us today at (561) 697-4990. We look forward to providing the care and superior treatment your property deserves.

Why You Should Hire Commercial Janitorial Services

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Do you own your own business? Are you proud to have numerous employees helping to make your dreams a reality? If so, congratulations! That’s not a goal everyone achieves, and it’s important to acknowledge your accomplishments. Once you have your physical location and your employees, however, it’s time to start truly taking care of your workers and your space. Not only will keeping the space in tip-top shape keep your employees happier (and therefore, longer employed), but it will also make your clients feel more comfortable when visiting. Here are just a few ways that commercial janitorial services in West Palm Beach can significantly impact your company.

Keep Employees Happy with Commercial Janitorial Services in West Palm Beach

As we mentioned, employees are the backbone of your business. Without them by your side, your company cannot run itself. Their happiness and satisfaction are essential to the overall environment within the office, their attitudes, and your success. When you have more cheerful workers, you have a more flourishing business. You might have heard that some companies have people called, “The Director of Happiness.” What does this person do? Essentially, they move from office to office, listening to people’s concerns, wants, and needs, and understanding how the business can better accommodate those requests. Having a janitorial staff is a similar job. They come during non-office hours to clean up after those who have spent their day in your space. From there, they create a harmonious and clean space for the next day. Having a clean space is psychologically better for making people happy. Satisfied workers mean you get to keep them for longer!

Be More Productive

There are numerous studies that show cleanliness improves productivity. When people are in clean spaces, they feel that they can get more done. As a business owner, that’s an essential part of your growth and prosperity. Without their productivity and innovative brainstorming, nothing would ever come into fruition. Therefore, hiring a janitorial service can give your team the clean space they need to perform at their best and ultimately, fulfill your vision.

Impress Guests

If your location is either retail or a service-oriented location, chances are you’ll have guests entering the office numerous times a day. With a janitorial staff, you can rest at ease knowing that your business is always presentable. When an office is dirty or doesn’t smell good, those reflections come back to the company. Even if it’s simply the state of the building, guests and visitors will associate those to your name.

At Seacrest Services, we offer commercial janitorial services in West Palm Beach to homeowner associations and commercial locations. There’s nothing more frustrating than realizing that your business isn’t operating at its optimal potential solely due to the state of your space. With our team on your side, you can be rest assured that your office, commercial space, or your property will always be in tip-top shape. Contact us today at 561-697-4990.

Looking for a Company to Manage Residential Properties?

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Technology Makes Residential Property Management in West Palm Beach More Manageable

Technology is making the world an easier and more accessible place, especially when it comes to residential property management in West Palm Beach. More and more, property management companies are beginning to add technological advancements to the way they do business. This includes an easier way for clients to submit maintenance requests, as well as quick ways for the Board of Directors to view the latest KPIs. Fortunately, at Seacrest Services, technology, and residential property management is our strong suit. Keep reading to see what we’ve implemented to make our lives, and the lives around us, more manageable.

Live Operator Customer Service Program: Residential Property Management West Palm Beach

One of our featured services is being able to offer live, 24/7 assistance for residents. Before, it was quite challenging for tenants to get a hold of someone. If it was late at night and there was an emergency, one person at the front desk might not have been enough. Now, when they’re a part of our live operator customer service program, they have the opportunity to reach out to anyone at any time. Then, they will be answered with a friendly, live, voice to assist! The overall goal of the Live Operator Customer Service Program is to bring peace to the living environment, and happiness to clients.

Easy Access Accounting Information

Our accounting is available through online platforms that allow you to check your stats at any point. We know when you’re running a business, you want to know the numbers often. Therefore, our easy-to-use online options will give you the ease you’re looking for, while still providing you with the essential information. At Seacrest Services, we think it’s important to be transparent with all of our clients. Our accounting experts help to maintain a general ledger, prepare monthly receipts, supply copies of the financial report to the Board of Directors, collect deposits, and so much more!

At Seacrest Services, we pride ourselves in offering fast and efficient services to everyone we come in contact with, whether it’s a resident, the Board, or the owner. Having online accessibility gives everyone more access in a shorter span of time. No longer do numerous phone calls need to be made in order to find the information you’re seeking! Technology in the property management sphere gives everyone peace of mind, even tenants.

If you’re looking for a technologically advanced company specializing in property management in West Palm Beach, you’re in the right place. At Seacrest Services, we offer landscaping, maintenance, janitorial services, property management, accounting, and more. With a team that’s incredibly full-service, why choose anyone else? We have years of experience, making us one of the top choices for property management in South Florida. Contact us today at 561-697-4990 and see how we can help your location flourish. With our management styles, we ensure that you won’t be disappointed!

What Are Key Essentials of Property Management?

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Property management in West Palm Beach is common, as there are many condos, houses, and apartments that are being rented out on a daily basis. However, property management isn’t as easy or as straightforward as people tend to think. At Seacrest Services, we’re proud to say that we’ve dedicated our careers to helping property owners and homeowner associations manage their location with ease. There are three essential services that we offer that may be beneficial to you:

Maintenance with Property Management in West Palm Beach

If you thought that property management and maintenance were separate, think again. Seacrest Services brings those together! Maintenance is an incredibly important aspect of owning a location. First, you’ll want to maintain the garden so that your tenants feel they live in an oasis. You’ll also want to have a responsive contractor or technician on hand for any complaints from your residents. It is also important to have a janitor to keep the space clean all day, and all year round. At Seacrest Services, we provide our own incredible contacts of vendors. We’ve been working with them for years, so you can rest at ease knowing that they’re individuals and team members to be trusted.

Accounting with Seacrest Services

Not everyone knows that accounting services are a part of the Seacrest Services options. Our state-of-the-art technology can give you all of the answers you want, simply by touching a button! If you need assistance, one of our technicians would be happy to help. At Seacrest Services, we believe in being transparent with any and all information regarding your property. That’s why it’s available to you whenever you want it. We assist with maintaining a general ledger, preparing monthly receipts, supplying copies of the financial report to the Board of Directors, collecting deposits, and so much more.

Customer Service

We know that your residents are what keeps your company up and running. Therefore, we take their happiness very seriously. Our interactive Live Operator Customer Service Program helps to promote peaceful living standards while minimizing the owner’s or board’s involvement in the minuscule and daily pieces of management. We provide 24/7 live operators for clients, access to our online work order request system, and a detailed report for identifying all service requests.

When you’re choosing property management in West Palm Beach, don’t choose just anyone. Instead, choose the experts in the field. At Seacrest Services, property management, maintenance, and accounting are areas that we pride ourselves in exceeding expectations. Why Seacrest? The answer is simple – we’ll be by your side every step of the way. When you hire our team, your property is our property, and we can’t wait to help it flourish! Call us today at 561-697-4990.

What to Look for in Property Management Companies

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If you’re searching for “property management companies near me,” you’re in the right place! What questions do you ask and what do you look for when you’re hiring? You aren’t going to want to hire just anyone to manage your property. In fact, your property was probably an investment, which means that you’re going to want a team that will protect that investment. At Seacrest Services, we’ve heard numerous stories of home associations hiring companies that weren’t taking their facility seriously. At Seacrest Services, we believe that we should always treat our clients’ spaces with respect, diligence, and efficiency. Here are a few things to look for when you hire your next property management company:

Reputable Property Management Companies Near Me

The first thing to look for in a management company is a positive reputation. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to find information on these businesses. With a simple search on the Internet, you can find customer reviews and testimonials. By searching the web, you’ll find out what they’re like to work with, and how efficient their management styles are. You can additionally look up the company with the Better Business Bureau and ensure that they have a positive rating. An excellent reputation means that you don’t have to second-guess their talent or reliability.

Years of Experience

Managing a property isn’t as easy as it sounds, and it’s not something an amateur should do. Therefore, you’ll want to look for a company with years of experience. Did you know that the average timeframe a person spends as a property manager is nine months? You don’t want someone who is going to be there one day and gone the next. Hiring a team with extensive experience ensures that you’ll receive their time and energy for years to come. These individuals are going to be interacting with your residents on a daily basis. Ensure that they have the professionalism to handle them with care.

Ability to Work as a Team

The last thing you want in a property management company are people who choose to work alone. When you’re managing a space, there are numerous jobs. It is certainly a group effort. A high-quality, professional property management business will work directly with your Board of Directors to make sure that everyone’s needs and desires are being met to the best of their ability. If your property management seems to work in a more rogue fashion, perhaps you’re better off finding someone who is a team player.

If you’re looking for, “property management companies near me,” don’t search any further. At Seacrest Services, we’ve been in the business for years, making us one of the top choices in South Florida for property management. We even help with HOAs and maintenance in the state! When you hire our team, you’re hiring more than a property manager. You’re hiring a full-service property management company and accounting firm. For professionalism and knowledge you won’t find anywhere else, contact us today at 561-697-4990.