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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.

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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

  1. Walk the unit

    From your move-out report or our own walk, with photos.

  2. Line-item quote

    Each repair priced so you can approve, defer or bill back items.

  3. Do the work

    Repairs, paint and fixtures done in sequence.

  4. 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 repair

Fixtures and lighting

Replace fixtures, bulbs, covers, fans and blinds.

Bathrooms and kitchens

Caulk, toilet parts, faucets, cabinet doors and hardware.

Good 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.

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.

Have a unit to turn?

Call or text (407) 699-1123, email services@handymangum.com, or send the online request. Commercial estimates are free.

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