Make-Ready & Rental Turnover Services Austin TX

Austin's Make-Ready Specialist

Austin is one of the most active rental markets in the country. Properties turn over fast, vacancy costs money, and tenants expect a move-in ready home — not just a cleaned one.

A make-ready isn't just touching things up. It's a systematic process of taking a property from 'just vacated' to 'ready to show' as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

SteadyHandyman handles make-readies for landlords, property managers, real estate investors, and homeowners preparing to sell. Matt approaches every project with a documented punch list and systematic room-by-room execution. Nothing gets missed.

Every make-ready starts with a full walkthrough. Matt documents every deficiency, gives you a clear project quote, and works through repairs in the right order — paint goes on after patching, flooring after caulk. Doing it in sequence is how you avoid rework and callbacks.

Before After

Exterior bar — rotted wood edges replaced, primed, and painted as part of a full Austin make-ready

What's Included

Full interior walk-through and documented punch list
Drywall patching — nail holes, anchor craters, doorknob damage, settling cracks
Texture matching (smooth, orange peel, knockdown) on repaired surfaces
Interior paint — walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and closet interiors
Baseboard, door casing, and window trim repair or replacement
Light switch and outlet cover replacement throughout
Ceiling fan and light fixture repair or replacement
Bathroom recaulk — tub surround, shower, vanity, base
Grout repair and spot tile replacement
Toilet repair or replacement (flapper, fill valve, seat, full replacement)
Vanity faucet and showerhead replacement
Kitchen faucet repair or replacement
Cabinet door alignment and hinge replacement
Door adjustment and planing for proper operation
LVP / laminate flooring repair or full installation
Photo documentation throughout and final punch list sign-off

Why It Matters

Every vacancy day costs money. In Austin's rental market, a well-prepared unit commands higher rents and better tenants. Properties that show move-in ready attract applicants who treat the place well.

FOR SELLERS

A properly executed pre-listing make-ready eliminates inspection issues, reduces concession requests, and helps the home appraise at full value.

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How a SteadyHandyman Make-Ready Works

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Walkthrough & Punch List

Matt walks every room and documents every deficiency — visible damage, worn surfaces, fixture issues, and door problems. Nothing gets skipped.

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Written Scope & Clear Quote

You get a detailed scope of work and a firm project price. No hourly billing, no open-ended estimates. You know exactly what you're paying before work starts.

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Efficient, Scheduled Start

Work is scheduled efficiently based on current project load. Scope confirmation and property access are the two things that move the timeline — once those are in place, work gets started without unnecessary delay. Rush turnaround scheduling can sometimes be arranged — mention it when you reach out.

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Right Sequence, Every Time

Repairs first. Then paint. Then flooring and thresholds. Then fixture installs and hardware. Then final touch-up. Doing it in the right order means no rework.

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Photo Documentation

Matt photographs completed work throughout — useful for your property records, security deposit documentation, and move-in condition reports.

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Punch List Sign-Off

Final walkthrough against the original punch list confirms every item is addressed before Matt leaves the property.

MAKE-READY SERVICES — WORK EXAMPLES

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Make-Ready Pricing in Austin, TX

Every make-ready is priced based on a walkthrough — not a per-square-foot formula. That said, here are typical ranges to help you budget:

Property Type	Typical Range
Studio / 1-bed apartment	$600 – $1,200
2-bed / 2-bath unit	$1,200 – $2,400
3-bed / 2-bath house (light scope)	$1,800 – $3,000
3-bed / 2-bath house (full paint + flooring)	$2,800 – $5,000
Large home or heavy scope	$4,000 – $8,000+

What drives cost: scope of paint (touch-up vs. full repaint), flooring condition and square footage, volume of drywall repair, kitchen and bathroom scope, and quantity of fixture and hardware replacements. Matt provides a detailed clear quote after the walkthrough — no hourly rates, no surprise invoices.

Who Hires SteadyHandyman for Make-Readies?

Make-ready work isn't just for big property management companies. The clients Matt works with most often are:

Solo landlords with 1–10 rental properties in Austin who need reliable turnover work without managing a crew.

Property management companies that need a dependable sub-contractor they can schedule, brief, and trust to deliver without hand-holding.

Real estate investors turning over investment properties between tenants or preparing a property for sale.

Sellers and listing agents who want to address inspection items before the buyer's inspector finds them, and present a home that shows well from day one.

Short-term rental hosts (Airbnb / VRBO operators) doing seasonal refreshes or recovering from high-use periods between bookings.

Make-Ready FAQ

A make-ready is a full property preparation completed between tenants or before listing a home for sale. It covers all repairs, paint, flooring, fixture replacements, and finishing work needed to bring the property to move-in or show-ready condition. It is not cleaning — cleaning is a separate trade, typically done by a cleaning crew after the make-ready work is complete.

Pricing depends on the property size and scope. A 1-bedroom apartment typically runs $600–$1,200. A 2-bed/2-bath unit might be $1,200–$2,400. A 3-bedroom house with a full repaint and some flooring work could run $2,800–$5,000. Matt provides a detailed clear quote after walking the property — no hourly rates, no open-ended estimates.

A make-ready covers all the physical repairs, improvements, and updates a property needs — patching drywall, repainting, replacing fixtures, fixing doors, installing flooring. Cleaning is a completely separate trade. Most landlords and property managers pair Matt's make-ready work with a cleaning crew that comes in after Matt finishes. SteadyHandyman does not provide cleaning services, but Matt can time his completion to hand off seamlessly to your cleaners.

Scheduling depends on current project load. Once scope is confirmed and access is provided, work gets started efficiently — the goal is to get your property ready without unnecessary lag. If your situation needs a rushed turnaround, mention it when you reach out — rush scheduling can sometimes be arranged. The faster you confirm scope and provide access, the faster things move.

Yes — property managers are among SteadyHandyman's primary clients. Matt can coordinate directly with your PM on scheduling, access, scope, and timing. You don't need to manage every detail. Many PMs establish an ongoing working relationship with Matt so that every turnover gets handled consistently.

Yes. Every make-ready starts with a walkthrough. After the walkthrough, Matt gives you a written punch list and a clear project quote for your approval. No work starts until you've confirmed the scope and price. If the scope changes mid-project (hidden damage, additional items discovered), Matt contacts you immediately with a change order before proceeding.

Yes. Matt documents completed work with photos throughout the project. This gives you a record of the property's pre-move-in condition, documents all work completed, and is useful for security deposit tracking, property management records, and move-in condition reports.

SteadyHandyman serves all of Austin and surrounding areas within approximately 20 miles — including Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle, Manor, and the full Austin metro. If you're not sure whether your property falls within the service area, text and Matt will confirm.

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MAKE-READY SERVICES
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Austin's Make-Ready Specialist