upkeeps
Sustains in condition
Upkeeps is the plural of upkeep, referring to multiple instances of maintenance or the costs associated with maintaining something.
The word appears occasionally when discussing separate maintenance obligations: The upkeeps of several rental properties were draining his savings.
More commonly, upkeep remains uncountable, making the plural form relatively rare.
Restorative maintenance work
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- inspectionsSystematic examinations for flaws
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
painting · replacements · fixes · renovations · restorations · tune-ups · overhauls · refurbishments
Money spent on things
- feesCosts for services
- paymentsMoney given for obligations
- chargesAmounts owed or alleged
- outlaysMoney paid for something
bills · overhead · expenditures · budgeting · insurance · premiums · dues · assessments
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- mowingTrimming grass short
- trimmingCutting away excess
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- weedingExtracting undesired vegetation
gutters · roofing · plumbing · HVAC · pest control · pool maintenance · driveway · fencing
Adhering to requirements
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- certificationsOfficial competency documents
- inspectionsSystematic examinations for flaws
- auditsFormal account inspections
codes · permits · licensing · safety checks · quality control · protocols · benchmarks · requirements
repairs
Restorative maintenance work
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- inspectionsSystematic examinations for flaws
cleaning · painting · replacements · fixes · renovations · restorations · tune-ups · overhauls · refurbishments · patching
expenses
Money spent on things
bills · outlays · overhead · expenditures · budgeting · insurance · premiums · dues · assessments · rates
landscaping
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
weeding · gutters · roofing · plumbing · HVAC · pest control · pool maintenance · driveway · fencing · siding
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- certificationsOfficial competency documents
- inspectionsSystematic examinations for flaws
audits · codes · permits · licensing · safety checks · quality control · protocols · benchmarks · requirements · documentation
upkeepsneglect
Failure to provide care
neglects · abandons · negligence · abandonment · disregards
upkeepsdeterioration
Process of declining quality
decay · decline · degradation · dilapidation · ruin
upkeepsstarves
Dies from hunger
underfunds · strips · milks · depletes · runs into the ground
- upkeep costsOngoing expenses for preservation