Turnover flooring work should solve visible wear without hiding problems underneath. Before replacing carpet, plank, or other finishes, inspect transitions, damaged subfloor areas, moisture concerns, and the condition of trim and door clearances.
When Flooring Should Be Replaced
Heavy staining, torn carpet, broken planks, swelling, failed seams, persistent odor, and damage that cannot be repaired cleanly can justify replacement. The decision should consider condition, remaining life, and the property standard.
Prepare the Floor Before New Material Goes Down
Removal exposes the surface below. Check for loose areas, damaged underlayment, protruding fasteners, moisture, adhesive residue, and uneven transitions before covering the floor again.
Coordinate Materials and Transitions
Confirm product, color, quantity, base or quarter-round needs, doorway transitions, and appliance clearances before installation. Consistent materials can make future unit maintenance easier.
Protect the New Floor Through Final Turnover Work
Flooring should be scheduled so later work does not damage it. If installation occurs before final punch work, protect completed surfaces from ladders, paint, debris, and heavy movement.
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.