Bespoke Web Apps for Maintenance Contractors: Reactive Jobs, PPM, Assets and Client Reporting in One System

Part of the Web App Guides for SMEs series

How bespoke web apps help maintenance contractors manage reactive jobs, planned maintenance, assets, inspections and invoicing in one joined-up system built around real maintenance workflows.

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Maintenance businesses juggle reactive call-outs, planned servicing, inspections and client reporting every day. When this work is split across spreadsheets, emails and paper job sheets, jobs get missed and admin grows. A bespoke web app brings reactive jobs, PPM schedules, assets, inspections and invoicing into one system—designed around how maintenance teams actually work.

Why Maintenance Contractors Outgrow Generic Systems

Many maintenance SMEs start with spreadsheets or simple ticketing tools. Problems usually appear when:

  • Reactive jobs arrive through multiple channels
  • PPM schedules become complex and asset-driven
  • Engineers need full site and asset history
  • Clients expect proof of work and clear reporting
  • Offline working becomes essential

What a Bespoke Maintenance Web App Typically Covers

1) Reactive Job & Work Order Management

  • Central logging of all reactive calls
  • Priority and SLA tracking
  • Clear job status from logged to invoiced

2) Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)

  • PPM schedules generated from asset rules
  • Forward planning by site or contract
  • Automatic alerts for upcoming or missed visits

3) Asset Registers & Site History

  • Structured asset lists per site
  • Full service and fault history
  • Certificates, manuals and drawings stored centrally

4) Inspections, Evidence & Compliance

  • Digital inspection and safety forms
  • Mandatory photo evidence
  • Clear audit trails

5) Invoicing & Client Reporting

  • Generate invoices directly from completed work
  • Track variations and additional charges
  • Client-specific reports and portals

Why SQL Server-Backed Systems Scale Better

Maintenance data grows quickly: jobs, assets, photos and certificates. A well-designed SQL Server database ensures fast reporting, reliable audit trails and long-term scalability.

Try Asking…

  • “Which PPM visits are due this month?”
  • “Which assets generate the most reactive jobs?”
  • “What work is completed but not yet invoiced?”

If you’re considering a bespoke web system for maintenance work, I’m happy to discuss realistic first phases and quick wins.

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