What Does The Apartment Turnovers Do?
And What Apartment Turnover Means
Apartment turnover means getting a vacant rental back into rentable shape after a tenant moves out. We do the repair side of it with one crew, from drywall and flooring to hardware and the last punch-list item, each unit priced in writing after a walkthrough. Want the detail on pricing? Read our turnover cost guides. Ready to start? Get a free quote or check our service area.
What does The Apartment Turnovers do?
One crew for the repairs between leases: walls, paint, floors, doors and fixtures in vacant rentals.
Read the full answer →Who do you work for?
Anyone paying rent on an empty unit, from a large apartment community to the owner of one townhouse.
Read the full answer →Where do you work?
Within about 30 miles of Washington, DC, run from our shop in Bryans Road, Maryland.
Read the full answer →How much does an apartment turnover cost?
No flat rate. Each unit gets its own written price once we have walked it.
Read the full answer →Why is turnover so expensive?
Lost rent, repairs, cleaning and leasing all land on the same vacancy, while several trades wait their turn.
Read the full answer →What is the 2% rule for rentals?
An investor's rule of thumb: monthly rent should be at least 2% of the purchase price.
Read the full answer →Is the walkthrough free?
Yes. The walkthrough and the written estimate are free, with no obligation.
Read the full answer →What is a tenant turnover?
The repair work that gets a rental back on the market between two leases.
Read the full answer →What is the difference between make-ready and a turnover?
Make-ready is mostly cosmetic. A turnover may start with bigger repairs before the cosmetics.
Read the full answer →Can you handle several units at once?
Yes, as many as you have vacant, each walked and priced on its own.
Read the full answer →Do you work to our standards?
Yes. Your colors, flooring and checklist become the spec for every unit.
Read the full answer →Do I need to be there?
No. A manager with keys or a lockbox works.
Read the full answer →Do you do cleaning?
No. Repairs are our job, and your cleaners follow us.
Read the full answer →Do you do plumbing, HVAC or roofing?
No. We stick to interior finish work and schedule around those other trades.
Read the full answer →What happens if you find more damage once work starts?
Work pauses, and the extra item comes to you priced in writing to approve or decline.
Read the full answer →What if I need you outside business hours?
Leave a form, email or voicemail and we reply once we open at 7:00 AM.
Read the full answer →Are you bonded and insured?
Yes. Workers' comp and liability coverage apply to every job.
Read the full answer →What warranty comes with the work?
60 to 90 days, with the term for your job set in the scope.
Read the full answer →Do you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes. It arrives with the proposal, made out to whoever you name.
Read the full answer →What is a turnover fee on an apartment?
A charge some leases or management agreements set for preparing a unit between tenants.
Read the full answer →What is a make-ready apartment?
A vacant unit in decent shape that is getting its short list of cosmetic fixes before the next resident moves in.
Read the full answer →How much does it cost to paint a two-bedroom apartment?
Published averages start near $1,600 for walls only and run $2,400 to $7,200 with ceilings and trim.
Read the full answer →How much does a make-ready cost per unit?
Market surveys put a make-ready at $3,000 to $5,000 per unit once lost rent and leasing are counted.
Read the full answer →Do your unit turn renovation services include remodeling?
No. A unit turn restores the rooms that are there. Full kitchen and bath remodels are not part of it.
Read the full answer →How long does an apartment turn take?
Days for a light make-ready. A week or more when walls, paint and floors all need work.
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Still Have Questions?
Ask us about your own unit, or book the walkthrough and get the answers in writing.