Bathrooms show wear quickly because moisture, frequent cleaning, caulk joints, hardware, walls, and trim all meet in a small space. Turnover work should separate cosmetic make-ready items from plumbing, electrical, or moisture problems that need a different trade.
Common Bathroom Make-Ready Items
Typical turnover items can include damaged caulk, wall patching, paint touchups, loose trim, minor hardware replacement, vanity or cabinet adjustments, damaged accessories, and cleanup around tubs and showers.
Do Not Cover Active Moisture Problems
Staining, soft drywall, swollen trim, loose flooring, or recurring caulk failure may point to a leak or moisture source. The cause should be addressed before cosmetic repairs hide the evidence.
Separate Licensed-Trade Work From Finish Work
Plumbing leaks, electrical fixtures, ventilation problems, and other trade-specific issues should be routed appropriately. A clear scope prevents a make-ready crew from being asked to solve work outside its role.
Finish With Sanitation and Detail Checks
After repairs, inspect caulk lines, paint, hardware, trim, floor edges, fixtures, and cleaning so the bathroom presents as one finished space.
How This Fits the Turnover Process
- Walk the unit: Document condition, photos, priorities, and leasing deadline.
- Approve the scope: Define included work, exclusions, materials, and any items that need separate trade approval.
- Complete work in sequence: Handle removal and repairs before finish work, then protect completed surfaces.
- Perform a punch walk: Compare the completed unit with the approved scope and close out remaining details.
Built Around Property-Manager Coordination
For multifamily turnovers, communication is part of the work. The property team should know which unit is active, what is complete, what is waiting on material or approval, and what remains before the unit can be released. When several units are involved, consistent scopes and photo documentation can make that process easier to manage.
This site handles service requests and helps route project information. Provider, scope, schedule, pricing, and availability must be confirmed for each property before work is booked.
Request Turnover Pricing
Send the property address, unit number, target ready date, and the work you need. If possible, include photos and note whether the unit is vacant. For multiple units, list the priority order so the request can be reviewed as a batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with occupied units?
Turnover work is typically easiest in vacant units. If a unit is occupied, note that in the request so access and scope can be evaluated.
Can several services be combined in one turnover?
Yes. A make-ready scope can combine compatible repair, paint, flooring, cleanout, and punch-list items when the provider and schedule are confirmed.
Can I send multiple units at once?
Yes. Include unit numbers, target ready dates, and priorities so the request can be organized by deadline.
Do I need photos?
Photos are useful for initial scope review, especially when they show wall damage, flooring condition, bathrooms, doors, trim, and abandoned contents.
Is pricing fixed before the unit is reviewed?
No. Pricing depends on the actual condition, quantities, materials, access, and deadline. The approved scope should define what is included.