What determines the cost
Floor area matters, but it does not explain all the work required. Two properties of the same size may have different equipment, operating hours, access conditions and levels of criticality. An inventory is a more useful basis than a standalone price per square meter.
The starting condition also matters. A facility with outstanding repairs may need initial remedial work with a different scope from its ongoing maintenance contract.
- Number, type and condition of equipment and systems.
- Task frequencies and required staffing time.
- Service hours and permitted work windows.
- Materials, consumables and spare parts covered.
- Reporting, coordination and access requirements.
What to send when requesting quotes
Prepare a description of the property, including its address, use, floor area, operating hours and known systems. Include inventories, current contracts and previous reports if available.
Explain the problems you want to solve: recurring failures, tasks without follow-up, a need to consolidate providers or missing documentation. This information helps avoid generic offers that do not address your situation.
A simple matrix for comparing offers
Complete the same fields for each provider. If a proposal leaves a row unanswered, request clarification before comparing the total.
| Item | Question for the provider |
|---|---|
| Equipment and areas | Which facilities are expressly included? |
| Staffing and time | How many visits or hours are included, and for which tasks? |
| Corrective work | How is it handled and under what conditions? |
| Materials | Which supplies and spare parts are included or excluded? |
| Additional work | How is it priced and who must authorize it? |
| Reports | What evidence and follow-up are provided? |
| Commercial terms | What period, taxes and price adjustment mechanism does the offer cover? |
Distinguish recurring fees, initial repairs and extra work
The recurring service fee may cover routine tasks and specified support conditions. An initial equipment repair, an upgrade or replacement of major components may fall under a separate scope.
Separating these items makes it clear which costs belong to ongoing operations and which address a specific need. It also makes actual spending easier to track during the contract and explains why additional charges arise.
How to request a proposal from URBANARC
You can send details of your facility in CABA or Greater Buenos Aires through the Contact page. A site assessment confirms the inventory, identifies priorities and helps define a plan suited to the operation.
We do not publish a single fixed rate because the scope varies between buildings. The proposal should clearly identify tasks, coverage and exclusions so that it can be evaluated transparently.
Frequently asked questions
Can you quote based on floor area alone?
Floor area is an initial reference, but technical maintenance also requires information about equipment, condition, use and scope. A price per square meter without those details may be incomplete.
Is the lowest quote always the best option?
Compare the same scope. Lower staffing time, excluded materials or different support conditions may explain price differences.
Does a recurring service fee include every repair?
Not necessarily. The proposal must specify which corrective tasks it covers, which materials are included and which jobs require an additional quotation.