WESTERN ENTERPRISES, Inc.
Founded in 1972
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Western Construction & Remodeling
Western Maintenance & Handyman
Western
Commercial Real Estate Services
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4101 Arctic Blvd., Suite 203 Anch, AK 99503
(907)
562-2244 office
(907)
562-1782 fax
We are an Alaskan owned company
founded in 1972. We first built our
reputation by providing quality commercial & residential construction &
maintenance. Western expanded its reputation
by providing Alaskan businesses a place to grow through its commercial real
estate division by providing such services as property management, leasing and
sales. Please come inside and read our
history and learn where we are going.
Then check out what we can do for you.
We are an Alaskan owned company founded in 1972. We first built our reputation by providing
quality commercial & residential construction & maintenance. Western expanded its reputation by providing
Alaskan businesses a place to grow through its commercial real estate division
by providing such services as property management, leasing and sales. Please come inside and read our
history and learn where we are going.
Then check out what we can do for you.
Western Enterprises has designed &
constructed 38 office, warehouse, & retail buildings & over 100 custom residential dwellings
in the Anchorage area. Western continues to maintain & provide remodeling
services to many of these property owners.
Western’s was recently involved in the new construction of another
commercial building that was completed in the fall of 2001. From financing to a full-scale set of
architectural plans, we'll show you the best income-producing ways to develop
your land. Western's knowledgeable
staff can take you through all phases of new construction & offers
qualified service in the following areas: Plans, Excavation, Footing &
Foundations, Masonry Work, Framing & Finishing, Fixture Selections,
Overseeing Sub-Contractors.
Western's cost-conscious, reliable
construction guarantees that your home or building is here to stay. Western is continually sought out by
commercial building owners to complete Tenant Improvements for new
tenants. The reason: Our job management is unparalleled. Our qualified construction crews meet
personally with owners to be sure that all aspects of the job are outlined
& addressed so there are no surprises later. Western provides materials & services of the highest quality
without compromising your budget. Our
crews quickly & efficiently work to ensure your tenant can move in as
scheduled.
These are some of the services Western
can provide for you: Office & Warehouse Remodels, Paint, Patch, Texture
& Drywall Repair, Demolish, Move, &/or Build Walls, Installation of
Sinks, Countertops, Cabinets, Removal & Replacement of Carpet, Install
& Remove Doors.
Western Enterprises has accomplished
an extensive amount of residential & commercial remodeling, from projects
under $1,000 to those in excess of $1,000,000.
No job is too big or small. Whether the
work you need is a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel or a new addition Western can
perform any work you desire. As a
general contractor we will effectively manage your remodel from beginning to
end. Western is a member of the
National Association of the Remodeling Industry & our company & work
was featured in the November-December 2001 issue of NARI’s Remodeler’s
Magazine.
Western Enterprises has been
performing maintenance on both commercial buildings & residential
homes for over 30 years. We have a
qualified & professional staff that gets the job done right the first
time. We are very cost conscious &
believe that by doing a job right the first time, everyone saves. Whether you are an owner of commercial real
estate or the owner of your own home, you need a competent maintenance company
to respond quickly to your needs.
While we are experienced in every aspect of home maintenance, we feel
that there are a lot of common home repairs that require minor & inexpensive
fixes that most homeowners can do themselves.
We have provided a list of some of the most frequent home repairs that
you can do yourself. However, if a job
gets a little too involved, we would like the opportunity to be the
professional & qualified maintenance company to perform the work for
you. Before you try doing your own home
maintenance, put together a basic tool kit & make sure you know where to
turn off the water supply, electrical power, & gas line to your house. Western Enterprises, Inc. currently handles
the maintenance for nearly 35 commercial buildings & a number of
businesses. Our expert staff can handle
anything from minor plumbing problems to changing lights bulbs, patching rook
leaks to keeping your sidewalks free of snow & ice. Take the headache out of ensuring your
building is running at peak efficiency, call Western to see what we can do for
you. Our dedicated & energetic
staff will work diligently & cost effectively to keep your building in
tip-top shape. The combined experience
of our supervisors is over 88 years of experience dealing with commercial
maintenance projects. Remember with the
number of well-maintained buildings we have been maintaining since their
development, we know how to handle just about any emergency that arises. Western Enterprises, Inc. has been doing
residential home maintenance for its customers since day one. Our construction clients repeatedly call
upon us again & again to perform various home maintenance projects. The reason?
We do the job right, the first time saving our clients money. Just as importantly, we understand that time
is of the essence. When an emergency
arises, we are right there.
Often you can’t predict when a
maintenance issue will arise. That’s
why Western Enterprises, Inc. has 24-hour emergency service. Our crews will quickly mobilize in fully
equipped vans ready to handle any emergency that may develop. Whether it be to seal up a broken window
& reinstall a new one when done, or remedy a roof leak & clean up &
repair damage caused by leaks.
Western
Enterprises, Inc. is a licensed real estate agency in Alaska. Our focus is in the commercial arena. Licensed since 1982, Western Enterprises has
been finding lease space for Alaska’s businesses for over twenty years &
solid investments in real estate for individual investor groups &
corporations.
Western has an extensive inventory of
commercial buildings listed for leasing.
Our inventory currently includes Class B office buildings, retail
projects, light commercial warehouse buildings & office/warehouse
combination buildings in Anchorage & Wasilla. Most of our listing agreements have been held since the project
was constructed or sold. That shows
talent. We keep the owners satisfied
with high occupancy & low turnover.
If your looking for lease space, give
us a call. If one of our projects
doesn’t fit your needs, we will assist you in finding one that does. Our services include location & showing
of lease space, negotiation of terms & finally walking you through the
lease. If we know of someone who could
better do the job, we will set you up with him or her.
Contact us at (907) 562-2244 or email
us for more information on what Western Enterprises can do for your
building. Full Service Property
Management
Experienced, Reputable, Successful A prime location, distinctive
floor plans & competitive rates don’t make the payments on your
building. Satisfied tenants do. But the full-time job of keeping tenants
happy can become a nightmare, especially if you own more than one building. When you choose Western Enterprises’
property management team, you can count on more tenants who will stay put
longer. In fact, the buildings we
manage have consistently shown occupancy rates higher than the citywide
average, year after year. & To help
you occupy your spaces, upon request, our website LeaseAlaska.com is available
per gratis, on any of our properties, regardless of whether or not we list the
space.
How do we do it? With a winning formula developed from
managing & maintaining all kinds of commercial properties for well over 200
separate tenants of our own. It’s a
system that has worked so well for us; we decided to offer it other building
owners like you. & It’s been
non-stop success for everyone involved since we started.
Our aim is simple-improved
occupancy. & We’ve got the
professional management programs & reliable, energetic employees who help
us reach that goal time after time.
We Manage All Sizes, All Shapes: Show us your buildings-we’ll show you the very best ways to manage
them. Large or small, high-rise or
warehouse, our cost effective programs can make you a better profit on every
square foot you offer. And if we think
some other company is better for your particular job, we’ll tell you.
Up To Date Cost Control & Analysis: Costs can eat up your profits. That’s why we’ve installed our own private
cost-control watchdog-a unique computerized system specially programmed for
property management. At a glance, we
can spot potential problems like unusually high electricity bills,
non-sufficient fund rent payments, or lease expirations. More importantly, we can take action before
things get out of hand. You’ll see it
all in detailed, easy-to-read monthly reports.
Along with accurate statements like vacancy ratios, profit & loss
margins & current property & for those of you who wish turn your
properties, current property appraisals.
In fact, our computer is so versatile we forecast your budgets &
tell you how much taxable income to expect for the coming year.
Its all part of the Western
enterprises quality package-property management you can bank on.
Leave The Maintenance To Us:
Maintaining
your own property can be full of headaches.
But top-notch maintenance & quick response to tenant complaints is
the name of the game. Leave the
headaches to us. Remember our roots are
in construction. That means we
personally know how to keep a building in tip-top shape, recognize to the penny
what supplies should cost & can get our hands on the best
subcontractors-fast! But here’s what
gives Western Enterprises its extra edge-our people: When your tenants call us with a problem, they get an expert
repairman every time. In fully equipped
vans for on-the-spot repairs. The
result? A satisfied tenant. You’ll be satisfied, too, when you see the
bottom line savings. It’s called value,
& it’s standard when you hire Western Enterprises for the job.
If your
thinking about moving your business from your home to an office or warehouse
building or your business has expanded & you are thinking about getting a
larger space here are some things to consider.
Moving can be expensive: Costs will be incurred in moving. These include: changing stationary, business cards, phone lines, network, moving
expenses, & yellow pages.
What
type of space do you need?
Class An office: generally, a four story or more high-rise
building. Expect rates of $1.90 - $2.95
per sq. ft.
Class B office: well maintained office building less than 4
floors with or without elevators.
Expect rates of $1.35 $1.85 per sq. ft.
Class C office: older building less than 4 floors with less
than average maintenance. Expect rates
of $.90 - $1.50 per sq. ft.
Office/Warehouse: combination
space: Some combination of office &
warehouse. Expect blended rates of
$.88-$1.10 per sq. ft.
Warehouse: open floor plan tall ceilings & an
overhead door. Expect rates of $.75 -
$1.00 per sq. ft.
These rates can very greatly depending
upon the age of the building, the upkeep & the location of the building, as
well as, what expenses are passed directly through to the tenant?
Do you need visibility? Most people say they want high visibility
for their businesses, but are not prepared to pay the increased cost for such
space.
Is ADA (American Disability Act)
compliance important? Is ground floor
mandatory for your business if you do not have an elevator in your building?
How long do you need to sign a lease
for? Building owners want some sense
of security that you are going to be around.
Depending upon the space, owners may want anywhere from a one to five or
ten year lease. It is different
everywhere, but the norm is usually three years. In that time the owner can recoup the costs of leasing fees &
improvements done for the tenant.
Insurance: While building owners generally insure the building, most all
owners require the tenant to have some type of general liability policy for
their contents. It also protects the
owner if a tenant causes damage to the building or other tenant’s contents.
Sprinklers: A building that is sprinklered will often reduce the cost of
insurance for the tenant.
CAM Charges: Depending upon the building owner the lease rate may or may not
include building expenses. You will need
to consider if the rate includes gas, electric, common area janitorial,
maintenance, water, sewer, taxes etc.
These expenses can quickly add up.
Most warehouses & office/warehouses have separately metered gas
& electric.
Who pays for the real estate agents
services? Generally, the
building owner pays the real estate agency for their effort to secure the
tenant. It is usually based a
percentage of the gross rent.
Don’t get oversold! Be careful not to get sold on a space
that is too large for your needs or a lease that is too long for your
comfort. If you anticipate growth a
larger space is okay but costs could add up if you don’t need it. Also you may decide that you wish to be in a
different location in a year or two & be stuck to a longer lease.
Security Deposits: Often times the building will require
a security deposit. This amount is
generally close to the amount of the first months rent. It is not the last month’s rent unless
otherwise noted, it shows good faith.
It will be refunded after you move out less any unpaid charges or
repairs to the unit.
Improvements: You may wish to alter the space by
building more offices in the space.
Generally, the owner requires approving these changes prior to starting
a project & also having you ensure it is to any applicable building codes.
