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Why You Should Look For 24/7 On-site Apartment Maintenance in Carmel

August 07, 2020
Patio at North Haven

It’s late at night, and while you’re going to sleep, you start to hear a light dripping. Glancing up, you notice a damp circle on the ceiling that’s starting to expand . Fear hits as you frantically look to find a pot or waste paper basket to capture the dripping water.

What now? Do you have an emergency contact for maintenance? How many minutes will it be before they get there? Should you have to wait until the next morning? Or were you smart enough to live in a complex with 24/7 on-site emergency apartment maintenance in Carmel?

What Exactly Is A Maintenance Emergency?

Master bedroom in Carmel apartments.

Luckily, almost all of your apartment maintenance queries will be minor. You may see that your clogged tub drain needs a tad bit more muscle than a bottle of Liquid Plumber. Or maybe you accidentally put a gash in the wall trying to put up pictures. These can be bothersome disruptions that can wait until the next day instead of needing an urgent repair in the dark of night.

However, there are those fixes that need instant action. Wait on a leaky pipe and your things in your one-bedroom apartment could see serious damage. A malfunctioning smoke detector can keep you -- and your next door neighbors -- awake all night. Emergency services might also be warranted if your Other apartment companies route the request to a voicemail box, which then forwards to the on-call night manager, who then calls a contractor,who then drives over to your place to assess the damage.

The time difference between the two methods can seem staggering, especially when you’re more preoccupied about getting to safety . If your apartment has 24/7 emergency maintenance, then someone who can help should arrive there in minutes or at the very least estimate their time of arrival. That’s much more amiable than sitting around for hours hoping an outside service will show up.

A Few Questions You Should Ask On An Apartment Tour

Exterior view of a Carmel apartment building.

While you tour apartments and explore the wonderful apartment amenities in Carmel, make sure to inquire about the emergency maintenance procedures. Especially, ask these three questions:
  • Does your apartment complex have on-site maintenance workers or will they use subcontractors?

  • Do you submit maintenance requests by online or phone?

  • Can you explain the emergency maintenance plan of action ? How long will it take for maintenance to help?

These are responses that you should be comfortable with before it’s 3:00 AM and you’re watching the apartment flood from your upstairs neighbor’s toilet.

One One Six Apartments Provides 24/7 On-Site Apartment Maintenance

With One One Six Apartments, we want you to feel safe and secure in your apartment home. We staff on-site maintenance technicians that can complete your emergency needs 24/7/365. Call us at (317) 350-1941 or hit the “book a tour” button today!