Maintenance & Hurricane Recovery on Cozumel: Preventive Care and Hurricane Response
After a hurricane, the hotels on Cozumel that reopen first already had a contractor on standby, reserved materials and documented damage for the insurer. An island in the hurricane track (Wilma in 2005 hit for days), with salt spray on every side and a fragile freshwater lens under the island.
What the Contract Covers
Post-Storm Recovery
Damage assessment, temporary protection and fast reconstruction.
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled inspections of roofs, facades, waterproofing, pools and plant rooms.
Rapid Response
Crews on call for leaks, failures and urgent repairs.
Response logistics on Cozumel
Everything arrives by car ferry from Punta Venado or Calica, which adds cost and lead time, so we pre-fabricate in Playa del Carmen and ship complete loads. Our standby plan for each hotel defines crews, routes and stored materials so the response starts within hours.
Systems we keep running on Cozumel
Island water and power are limited and expensive, which makes water reuse, efficient MEP and solar some of the best investments for hotels here. Preventive maintenance targets exactly these weak points before they turn into closures.
Seasons and occupancy on Cozumel
Cruise and dive seasons keep hotels busy most of the year; September and October are the usual windows for closures.
Maintenance and Recovery Costs (2026) — Cozumel
| Service | Unit | Cost (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive maintenance contract | Per month | $73k–$490k |
| Hurricane response retainer | Per month | From $49k |
| Post-storm repairs | Per event | Pre-agreed rates |
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Why Hotels Choose Recrea for Maintenance
- One contractor for the whole hotel — structure, MEP, interiors, back-of-house, pools and site
- Works while the hotel operates: phasing agreed with operations and revenue management
- Brand and code compliance: operator design standards, Protección Civil, NOM and environmental conditions
- Open-book or fixed price, weekly reporting for owners, asset managers and lenders
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, own steel and carpentry workshops
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