Stop DIY Disasters: How DIY Fixes Cost Thousands Extra

At Good Steward Facility Solutions, our name says it all: Solutions.

We provide expert solutions to your facility problems. We assess, plan, and execute, so your building runs smoothly and your mission stays on track.

We give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your facility is protected, compliant, and cost-effective, without you lifting a finger.

The Real Question: What is Your Time Worth?

Let’s be honest.

You’re a business owner, a non-profit director, a pastor. Your focus isn’t:

• HVAC filters. (Do you know when yours was last changed?)
• Janitorial coordination. (Clean bathrooms matter.)
• The condition of your roof. (Roof leaks can lead to all sorts of problems.)

If this is your focus, it’s probably because there’s a problem.

So, ask yourself.

Does managing your facilities help or hurt you in making money or serving your community?

Does managing your your facilities distract you from your core mission?

Every hour you spend on maintenance is an hour not spent on:

• Serving your customers.
• Closing deals.
• Planning the future.
• Developing your staff.
• Growing your business.
• Leading your congregation.

That’s opportunity cost and it’s expensive.

The Hidden Costs of DIY—And Why It Often Backfires

Think you’re saving by handling it yourself? Think again. DIY fixes often go wrong and compound the problem.

Case studies:

Church built in 1908.  Volunteer patched roof. Material cost $800.

Result: Water infiltration, rotted beams, mold

Final cost: $25K

If this had been assessed and managed by Good Steward, the roof would have been patched properly in the first place and no further damage would have been done. They would have saved thousands, even when factoring in the cost of facility management services.

Retail center. HVAC failure on a Saturday closed down the business. Caused by lack of maintenance.

Final cost: $18K

If Good Steward was managing their facility, the HVAC would be assessed for longevity and maintained properly. No surprises.

Not every emergency can be predicted or averted, but most can be with proper assessment and management of facilities. We can predict the life of systems and plan for system replacements without waiting for catastrophic failure.

The Solution: We Take It Off Your Plate So You Can Focus on Your Business and Mission

We project system lifespans, schedule proactive care, and deliver results. All for an affordable price.

No clock watching.

No nickel and diming.

Just solutions that work.

We sell:

• Outcomes
• Peace of mind
• Progress
• Retained value

Facility management isn’t your job.

It’s ours.

And we’re really good at it. Experts.

Are you ready to stop managing your facilities and ready to focus on leading your mission?

Proper facility management costs less than you think. In fact—it might save you thousands.

Let’s talk.

By Cynthia DeWitte, Founder and Business Manager

Stewardship in Action. Facilities That Last.