Building Maintenance Services

File Attachments

There is currently an issue being investigated with file attachments being added to the forms. Please submit the required form, then email file attachments to bmshelp@halifax.ca; include the work order number in the subject line of the email. 

This service is for non-urgent Building Maintenance issues only and is monitored Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. 

For Building Maintenance Emergencies please submit as follows:

  • Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm: call BMS (902) 490-4580 
  • Evenings, weekends & holidays: call 311

Only submit one maintenance issue per form.

To follow up on previous requests (please provide reference number), email: bmshelp@halifax.ca


Cleaning Services

Submit a request for cleaning, washroom restocking, odors, and garbage removal.


Corporate Accommodations

Submit a request for spaces for new hires, staff moves, and new space requirements.


Security Maintenance

Submit a request for intrusion alarms, locksmithing, swipe card doors, auto gates, security cameras, and open a door or gate remotely.


Safety Equipment Maintenance

Submit a request for emergency lighting or signs, fire alarms, gas monitoring detection, medical safety equipment, ohs repairs, and sprinkler and fire suppression systems.


Interior Maintenance

Submit a request for interior doors, flooring, elevators, lifts, escalators, repairs, new or replacement keys, and other building maintenance concerns.


Exterior Maintenance

Submit a request for structural concerns, roof issues, exterior doors, snow removal, parking lot issues, exterior lighting, and garbage removal.


Plumbing & Electrical Maintenance

Submit a request for electrical, plumbing, and lightbulb replacements.


Heating & Cooling Maintenance

Submit a request for heat and air conditioning issues.