Checklist
Apartment turnover checklist: every task in a 5-day make-ready
In short Fourteen tasks across seven trades, completed in 5 business days or less for a typical 1BR or 2BR unit, by one crew on one invoice. The day column is the standard sequence; a unit with heavy damage moves items, not the total.
| Task | Trade | When |
|---|---|---|
| Deep cleaning of the full unit | Cleaning | Day 1 |
| Drywall repair (holes, nail pops, water spots) | Drywall | Day 1 to 2 |
| Interior painting, walls and trim | Paint | Day 2 to 3 |
| Bathtub resurfacing | Resurfacing | Day 3 |
| Countertop resurfacing | Resurfacing | Day 3 |
| HVAC filter replacement | HVAC | Day 4 |
| HVAC system check (cooling, heating, thermostat) | HVAC | Day 4 |
| Plumbing fixture inspection (faucets, toilets, supply lines) | Plumbing | Day 4 |
| Minor plumbing repair found during inspection | Plumbing | Day 4 |
| Electrical outlet and switch check | Electrical | Day 4 |
| GFCI verification in kitchen, baths and exterior | Electrical | Day 4 |
| Smoke detector battery replacement | Safety | Day 4 |
| Junk removal of anything left behind | Junk removal | Day 1 and Day 5 |
| Final punch list walk with photo documentation | Crew lead | Day 5 |
Why the checks matter: finding a failing condenser or a slow drain during the turn is always cheaper than after move-in. That is why the standard continues through HVAC, plumbing and electrical checks on every unit.
This is the scope of the apartment turnover and make-ready service in Atlanta. Call (404) 917-3618 for a turn that starts this week.