Certified Engineering Services Provides An Increased Level of Contracting Services to Manage the Growing Number Of Vacant Homes in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Ignore a maintenance problem and it is guaranteed to do one thing -- get worse.

Fairfax, VA (PRWeb) June 7, 2007 -- A vacant home or commercial building, be it through foreclosure, lack of renters or some other cause, can be a financial burden and a cause of concern. A leaking roof, broken window or faulty heating system are only a few of the things that can go wrong when a property isn't properly maintained.

Certified Engineering Services, a 22-year-old Fairfax, Virginia, company has worked on over 1,050 properties that were either privately owned, or government held. Michael Shanta, the company's General Manager, states, "Quite frankly I think we would rather be building or creating something new, but the market has changed, and this increasing stock of empty homes is where we are currently focusing our efforts." Vacant homes deteriorate quickly and many insurance companies refuse coverage on empty premises or cancel coverage if a home is vacated for more than 30 days.

Certified Engineering Services has expanded its services to accommodate the many lending institutions and property management companies that are too short-staffed to adequately care for the growing number of empty homes. A home that acquires a neglected appearance, either through an unmowed lawn, trash-strewn yard or broken windows, presents itself as a target for vandalism or theft. Certified Engineering Services will make scheduled inspections of empty buildings or homes and report to the owners any necessary corrective action. The company's policy is to make a property marketable and maintain it that way, but do so at the least possible cost.

The company can provide services for ongoing contracts for those holding many homes or on an as needed basis. Certified Engineering Services provides efficient and cost effective contracting services. Should you wish additional information please contact Michael Shanta at 703-359-4434 (office), or 571-213-9601 (cell) or 703-383-1290 (fax).

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