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Patch holes, touch up or repaint to your standard colors.
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Make-ready and unit turn services for rentals and apartments
Quick answer
Make-ready (also called a unit turn or turnover) is the work that gets a vacant apartment, rental home or suite ready for the next tenant: repairs, paint, fixtures, flooring and the punch list. HandyMangum Facility Solutions does make-ready work for property managers, landlords and investors across Central Florida, with a written scope and price before we start.
What a make-ready includes
Every turn is different, but most include drywall patching and touch-up or full paint, door and hardware repairs, caulking, light fixtures and bulbs, outlet and switch covers, blinds, minor plumbing parts, flooring repairs and a final punch walk.
We start from your move-out inspection or walk the unit ourselves, price the scope line by line, and do the work in an order that does not leave the unit waiting between trades.
Who it is for
- Property management companies
- Landlords with one or a few rentals
- Investors preparing a property to lease or sell
- Small apartment communities
- Commercial suites between tenants
- HOAs with association-owned units
How a turn runs
Walk the unit
From your move-out report or our own walk, with photos.
Line-item quote
Each repair priced so you can approve, defer or bill back items.
Do the work
Repairs, paint and fixtures done in sequence.
Final walk
Punch items closed and photos sent so leasing can show it.
Typical make-ready scope
Doors and hardware
Sticking doors, damaged slabs, locksets, stops and closet doors.
Door repairFixtures and lighting
Replace fixtures, bulbs, covers, fans and blinds.
Bathrooms and kitchens
Caulk, toilet parts, faucets, cabinet doors and hardware.
Flooring repairs
Vinyl plank, tile and transition repairs.
Flooring repairPunch list
The last items before keys go to the new tenant.
Punch listsGood to know
- Send your standard paint colors and finish specs once, and we use them on every turn.
- Line-item pricing makes tenant bill-backs easier to document.
- Cleaning, carpet cleaning and pest control are done by those specialists; we can schedule around them.
- If any part of the job needs a permit or a state-licensed trade, such as new plumbing lines or new wiring, we tell you during the quote and that part is handled by properly licensed professionals.
What a make-ready usually includes
Every Central Florida make-ready page we studied lists the same core scope. The difference is sequencing: when one crew handles patch, paint and repairs, the unit is not waiting between trades.
- Move-out walk-through and a line-item scope
- Drywall patching and touch-up or full repaint
- Door, hardware, blind and screen repairs
- Caulking, cover plates, bulbs and smoke alarm batteries
- Trim, baseboard and flooring spot repairs
- Final walk so the unit is ready to show
How to shorten a turn
Walk it early
Book the move-out walk for the day keys come back.
Approve the scope once
One written scope instead of approvals trade by trade.
Order long-lead parts first
Blinds, appliances and special doors are ordered before the paint starts.
Bundle trades
Paint and repairs in one schedule, with licensed trades booked alongside.
Make-Ready & Unit Turns FAQs
What is a make-ready?
The repairs, paint and touch-ups that get a vacant unit ready for the next tenant. "Make-ready," "unit turn" and "turnover" mean the same thing.
What is included in a make-ready?
Usually drywall and paint, door and hardware fixes, caulking, fixtures and bulbs, covers and blinds, minor plumbing parts, flooring repairs and a punch walk. We quote your unit line by line.
How long does a unit turn take?
It depends on the condition and the scope. We give you a target date with the quote and keep you posted if anything changes.
Do you work from our move-out inspection?
Yes. Send the inspection and photos and we quote from it, or we walk the unit ourselves.
Can you itemize for tenant bill-backs?
Yes. Line-item quotes and invoices make it easier to document charges against a deposit.
How do I send a turn?
Call or text (407) 699-1123, email services@handymangum.com, or use the online request. Send the address, the issue, photos and any access notes; we confirm the scope and send a written quote or schedule the visit.
How long does a make-ready take?
It depends on the unit. A light turn of paint touch-up and small repairs is quick; a unit that needs a full repaint, flooring and many repairs takes longer. We give you a target date with the written scope.
Do you handle cleaning and rekeying?
We focus on repairs, drywall and paint. Cleaning and lock rekeying are usually separate vendors, and we can work around their schedules.
Have a unit to turn?
Call or text (407) 699-1123, email services@handymangum.com, or send the online request. Commercial estimates are free.