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Unit turnovers & make-readies

Turn it fast. List it sooner.

Four years of apartment make-readies, now on your vacant unit. One checklist, one flat price per turn, and the work done in a set order from trash-out to photo report, so the unit gets back on the market fast.

Days, not weeks · Photo report on every turn · No need to be on site

Turn tracker
Sample · 2-bed unit · move-out turn
In progress
  • Trash-out & cleanoutDone
  • Patch, caulk & paintDone
  • Floors & trimToday
  • Locks, fixtures & detectorsNext
  • Punch list & photo reportNext
Progress photos by textExtra work approved first

How a turn works

Move-out to rent-ready, in a set order.

  1. 01

    Free walkthrough

    We walk the unit with you, or on our own with lockbox access. One flat price per turn within 1 business day.

  2. 02

    Approve & schedule

    Approve by text. We set access: lockbox, door code or key pickup.

  3. 03

    Work in a set order

    Trash-out, repairs, paint, floors, fixtures, clean-up. Nothing waits on anything else.

  4. 04

    Progress photos

    Texts as each stage finishes. Anything extra is approved by you first.

  5. 05

    Photo report & invoice

    Before-and-after for every item, keys back, one invoice.

What's in a standard turn

The checklist, room by room.

Every turn is quoted against this list, so you know exactly what you're paying for. Items that don't apply come off the price.

Get the full checklist (free)
01

Move-out walkthrough

  • Compare to move-in photos
  • Note damage beyond normal wear
  • Keys, fobs & remotes
  • Trash-out needed?
02

Walls & paint

  • Patch holes, dings & anchors
  • Paint touch-up or full repaint
  • Caulk trim, tub & counters
  • Scuffed doors & trim
03

Floors

  • Repair or replace damaged LVP
  • Transitions & thresholds
  • Baseboard & shoe molding
  • Final sweep & mop
04

Kitchen

  • Cabinet doors, hinges & pulls
  • Faucet & sprayer
  • Appliances checked or swapped
  • Burner knobs, filters & bulbs
05

Bathrooms

  • Re-caulk tub, shower & sink
  • Showerhead & faucet swaps
  • Towel bars & mirrors
  • Drains cleared & tested
06

Doors, locks & windows

  • Locks rekeyed or changed
  • Doors adjusted, stops & sweeps
  • Blinds replaced as needed
  • Screens & window locks
07

Safety

  • Smoke & CO detectors
  • Cover plates & bulbs
  • Handrails & stair treads
  • GFCI outlets tested
08

Final

  • Punch list complete
  • Before-and-after photos
  • Keys back, codes updated
  • Ready for listing photos

Trash-outs & cleanouts

Left-behind furniture, bags and debris are hauled out first, so the turn starts with an empty unit. Trash-out is priced in the same flat quote, based on how much is left behind, and photographed before and after.

What sets the price of a turn

Every unit is different, so every turn is quoted flat after a walkthrough. The main things that move the number:

  • Unit size & bedrooms
  • Condition at move-out
  • Touch-up or full repaint
  • Floor repair or replacement
  • Blinds, fixtures & hardware
  • Trash-out volume
Upgrade while it's emptyA vacant unit is the cheapest time to add LVP, new cabinets or a backsplash. We can quote the turn and the upgrade together.Renovations & flips →

Why landlords trust us with their turns

1

Make-ready experience

Four years of apartment turnovers and work orders, in occupied and vacant units.

2

Fix what matters first

Safety and inspection items first, then the cosmetic list, so your budget goes where it counts.

3

Rental-grade materials

Durable, easy-to-match finishes that hold up to tenants and make the next turn faster.

4

One flat price per turn

Quoted before work starts. Extra work only with your OK, and one invoice at the end.

Questions

Turnover questions.

Don't see yours? Text (980) 288-4954 or read all FAQs.

How fast is a turn?

Days, not weeks, depending on scope. Your quote includes a schedule, and you get photos as each stage finishes.

Do I need to be there?

No. Lockbox, door code or key pickup, whichever you prefer, and keys go back exactly where you want them.

What if you find damage behind the wall?

We text you photos and a price. Nothing extra happens without your OK.

Can you replace flooring during the turn?

Yes. We repair damaged LVP or replace a room or the whole unit, priced in the same flat quote. See flooring, tile and finish.

Do you handle trash-outs?

Yes. Trash-out and cleanout are part of the turn when a unit needs them, priced by how much is left behind.

Do you work on units built before 1978?

Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, so jobs that disturb more than a small area of painted surface fall under lead-safe rules. We flag that on your quote before any work starts.

Service areas

Turnovers across Charlotte and Gaston County.

From west Charlotte rentals to Gastonia, Belmont and University City, within about 30 minutes of our base. North Carolina only.

All 35 service areas →

More ways we can help

All 60+ jobs →
Handyman ServicesMounting, doors and locks, drywall, fixture swaps and exterior fixes.Learn more →Maintenance & RepairsWork orders, move-in and move-out repairs, lock changes and condition reports.Learn more →Renovations & FlipsFull unit updates: floors, paint, cabinets, tile, trim and fixtures.Learn more →Flooring, Tile & FinishLVP, tile and backsplash, baseboards, trim and cabinets.Learn more →

Properties in good hands.

Schedule your free estimate.

We come out, see the job, and you get one flat price within 1 business day. Nothing extra without your OK.

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