Every vacant day costs you money. Our quick turnover service gets your units rent-ready fast with thorough repairs, touch-ups, and make-ready work.
In Champaign-Urbana, the average monthly rent means every day of vacancy costs landlords significant money. A unit sitting empty for an extra week during turnover represents hundreds in lost income - often more than the cost of quick, professional repairs.
With the U of I academic calendar, most student leases turn over in August. Waiting for repairs during this window can mean missing the entire lease cycle - 12 months of lost rent.
Our turnover service covers everything needed to get a unit rent-ready:
We walk the unit with your punch list (or create one) to identify all needed repairs.
Same-day quote for all work. Priority scheduling to meet your move-in deadline.
We handle the full punch list efficiently, often in a single visit for typical turnovers.
Before/after photos of all repairs. Itemized invoice for your records or security deposit documentation.
We understand the unique wear patterns in student rentals near the University of Illinois:
The best turnover outcomes happen when landlords plan ahead. Here's how savvy Champaign-Urbana property owners approach the turnover process to minimize vacancy and maximize the condition of their units.
Two to four weeks before a tenant moves out, consider scheduling a preliminary walkthrough. This gives you early visibility into what repairs will be needed, allowing you to reserve our time for immediately after move-out. We can even begin ordering materials for anticipated repairs, eliminating delays waiting for parts to arrive once work begins.
Turnover typically requires both handyman repairs and professional cleaning. We work efficiently alongside cleaning crews to minimize total turnover time. Ideally, we complete wall repairs and painting first, then cleaning crews handle their work, and we return for any finishing touches like hardware installation or final adjustments. We're happy to coordinate timing with your preferred cleaning service to maximize efficiency.
Not all turnover tasks are equally urgent. Safety items – smoke detectors, secure locks, working windows – must be completed before a new tenant moves in. Cosmetic improvements like painting and fixture upgrades significantly impact a prospective tenant's impression during showing. We help you prioritize repairs to ensure the unit is both safe and appealing, even if some lower-priority items need to wait for a follow-up visit.
For landlords with multiple units turning over in August, early planning is essential. Contact us in June or July with your anticipated turnover dates and preliminary repair lists. This allows us to reserve capacity for your properties and develop an efficient schedule for addressing multiple units. Landlords who plan ahead get priority access to our time during the busiest season of the year. Last-minute requests in early August often face scheduling constraints that earlier planning could have avoided.
Illinois law requires landlords to provide itemized statements for security deposit deductions. Our detailed invoices and before/after photos provide the documentation you need to justify charges for damage beyond normal wear and tear. We can distinguish between routine turnover repairs – repainting standard wear, replacing worn carpet – and damage that warrants deduction from the security deposit. This professional documentation protects you in potential disputes.
Beyond just repairs, thoughtful turnover preparation can improve tenant satisfaction and reduce future maintenance issues. Here are strategies that experienced Champaign-Urbana landlords use to set their units up for success.
Turnover is the perfect time to make improvements that would be disruptive with a tenant in place. Consider updating light fixtures, installing new faucets, or replacing worn flooring. These upgrades can justify higher rent, attract better tenants, and reduce maintenance calls during the lease term. We can help you identify cost-effective improvements that provide the best return on investment.
When a unit is vacant, we have easy access to address preventive maintenance that's harder to schedule with a tenant present. This includes servicing HVAC systems, checking all plumbing connections, testing smoke detectors, and addressing any deferred maintenance. Completing this work before the new tenant moves in reduces emergency calls and creates a positive first impression.
Before the new tenant takes possession, we can perform a final walkthrough to ensure everything is in proper working order. We'll test all fixtures, check doors and windows, and verify that previous repairs are holding up. This final inspection catches any issues that might have been missed and ensures your tenant starts their lease with a trouble-free unit.
Get it rent-ready fast. Contact us for a same-day quote.