Technical maintenance

How much does technical maintenance of a building cost per month?

The cost of maintaining a building depends on which systems it has, how old they are and how often they need checking. An indicative level can still be given — and it helps you understand the budget before you ask for a proposal.

Indicative prices

The monthly fees below are for planned technical maintenance, based on ITTU's experience. They are starting prices — the exact amount is set after a site visit and a review of the systems list.

SiteExampleIndicative
Small siteShop, small officefrom €100 a month
Medium-sized siteHotelfrom €500 a month
Large siteOffice buildingfrom €700 a month

Prices exclude VAT. Spare parts, materials and repairs outside the maintenance plan are usually charged separately — we spell this out in the proposal.

What drives the price most

  • Which systems the building has. Ventilation, cooling, heating, water supply, sewerage, electrical, fire safety and security systems — each has its own maintenance schedule and workload.
  • Number and size of equipment. One ventilation unit and five are very different workloads, even if the floor area is similar.
  • Age of the building and equipment. A new building with equipment under warranty needs less work. Older systems need more frequent maintenance and have more faults.
  • Maintenance frequency. Some equipment needs servicing once a year, some quarterly or more often — this is set by the manufacturer's requirements and regulations.
  • Response time. A 24-hour emergency service with a guaranteed arrival time costs more than call-outs during working hours.
  • Documentation. Maintenance reports, monthly work reports and a technical history are part of a good service, but they take work too.

What the monthly fee usually includes

A good service contract has a clearly defined list of work. It typically includes:

  • planned maintenance to a schedule (filters, belts, cleaning, parameter checks);
  • regular inspections and checks that equipment is running properly;
  • maintenance reports and a monthly work report;
  • advice on how the systems are performing and what could be improved;
  • the agreed response time in the event of a fault.

Repairs, spare parts and equipment replacement are usually charged separately. It matters that the contract says this clearly — then the invoice holds no surprises.

How to compare proposals

The lowest monthly price is not always the cheapest service. When comparing proposals, check:

  • whether all proposals cover the same list of systems and the same maintenance frequency;
  • what the response time is, during and outside working hours;
  • how call-outs and repairs outside the plan are charged;
  • whether you will receive maintenance reports and a monthly report;
  • whether one company is responsible for all systems, or each system has a different contractor.

How to get an exact price

Send us the building's address, floor area, an approximate list of building systems and, if you have them, your current maintenance contract or equipment list. After a site visit we prepare a maintenance plan and a fixed monthly price.

Updated 03.10.2026 · ITTU

Frequently asked questions

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How much does technical maintenance of a building cost?

In ITTU's experience, for a small site such as a shop it starts at around €100 a month, for a medium-sized hotel from €500 a month, and for an office building from €700 a month. The exact price depends on the number and age of the systems and how often they need maintenance.

Are repairs included in the monthly fee?

The monthly fee usually covers planned maintenance and inspections. Repairs, spare parts and equipment replacement are charged separately unless the contract says otherwise.

Why do buildings of the same size cost different amounts?

The price is driven more by the building systems and their condition than by floor area. A building with several ventilation and cooling units needs more work than one of the same size with simple heating.

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