Greenhouse Maintenance

Maintenance Services

DutchGreenhouses® are modern production facilities with many different technical systems. With the highest quality of crops cultivated in the greenhouse, it is of great importance to have everything functioning properly. Downtime is not an option. Although designed as simple and maintenance free as possible, breakdowns of certain systems can still occur.

Because downtime of certain technical installations in the greenhouse can have serious consequences, these elements need to be serviced quickly. DutchGreenhouses® therefore searches for local parties for installation during the construction of the greenhouse. Involving these local technicians during construction, can drastically speed up service time, because they are already familiar with the greenhouse systems.

In the worst case scenario, if the issue cannot be solved by local technicians, DutchGreenhouses® has a pool of DutchGreenhouses® maintenance mechanics that will be flown to the greenhouse and solve the problem hands-on.

However, prevention is better than cure. The DutchGreenhouses® maintenance mechanics can also be hired for annual maintenance works. Together with the local staff, they inspect and carry out maintenance tasks to the moving elements. This way, downtime can be avoided and local staff is educated to perform simple maintenance tasks themselves. Hiring DutchGreenhouses® maintenance mechanics on an annual basis can significantly prevent problems.

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Maintenance in Greenhouses

For a large facility as a greenhouse, maintenance is relatively limited. However, the humidity and temperature in the greenhouse do make frequent cleaning and check-ups important. The items that require most attention are the specific-purpose tools required for operation such as irrigation, ventilation and screening. The MEP systems in greenhouses typically require annual, quarterly or monthly maintenance.

Good Housekeeping

Keeping the greenhouse clean and tidy is the best way to prevent any issues. Paying attention to moving parts during weekly or monthly cleaning activities, allows for anticipation. In greenhouse labor management software, workers are often empowered with an app or tools to communicate discrepancies to the facility management. This way, non-scheduled maintenance can quickly be executed or it can be added to the next scheduled maintenance job.

Scheduled Maintenance

In addition to keeping equipment clean and dry, scheduled maintenance according to manufacturer's requirements is key to ensure the lifespan of the greenhouse system. Filters, pumps and motors all have their own specific maintenance tasks. During project hand-over, a list is provide with all components and maintenance requirements to easily create a maintenance schedule and to ensure replacement parts are in stock before works are to commence.

Spare parts

At some point in each greenhouse, products need to replaced or renewed. Glass, for example, must always be available on-site to quickly replace a panel when needed. It is important to keep track of the spare-parts available on site. During engineering, we often create redundancy in crucial pumps with a bypass. Items such as extra drive motors, commonly used pumps and additional filters are recommended to have in stock at any time in the facility.

FAQ

Below are the most common questions we get about maintenance. If you more project-specific questions on how we would approach maintenance, please feel free to reach out.

Why is maintenance critical in commercial greenhouses?

With high-quality crops being cultivated, it is vital to have all technical systems functioning properly. Downtime can have serious consequences and is not an option.

Are Dutch greenhouses designed to be maintenance-free?

While designed to be as simple and maintenance-free as possible, breakdowns of certain systems can still occur and maintenance is always required.

How does DutchGreenhouses® ensure quick service for technical issues?

DutchGreenhouses® collaborates with local technicians during the construction phase, making them familiar with the greenhouse systems for quicker service times. An engaged local company is always the best first line of operational security.

What happens if local technicians can not solve the issue?

In this case, DutchGreenhouses® has a pool of maintenance mechanics who are available quickly on a video-call or can be flown over to the greenhouse to resolve the issue hands-on.

Greenhouse Maintenance

Maintenance Services

Do you want to know how to organise maintenance?

Do you want to know how to organise maintenance?

Maintenance in Greenhouses

Good Housekeeping

Scheduled Maintenance

Spare parts

FAQ

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