San Francisco Make-Ready & Turnover Services
Flat-Rate Pricing, Same-Day Availability, Before & After Photos Included
Services Available in San Francisco
Complete apartment turnover solutions for property managers and landlords
Apartment Turnovers
- Complete Unit Refresh
- Interior Repairs
- Cosmetic Refresh
- 24-48 Hour Turnaround
Eviction Cleanout
- Same-Day Service Available
- Full Unit Clearing
- Garage & Storage Clearing
- Photo Documentation
Trash-Out Service
- Full Unit Trash-Outs
- Estate Clearing
- Garage & Storage Clean-Outs
- Debris Hauling
Make-Ready Cleaning
- Kitchen Detail
- Sanitized Bathrooms
- Surface Restoration
- Floor Care
Rental Unit Repairs
- Electrical & Plumbing
- Hardware Updates
- Safety Checks
- Handyman Punch Lists
Flooring Replacement
- Carpet Replacement
- Vinyl Plank Installation
- Laminate Flooring
- Threshold Repairs
Bathtub Resurfacing & Reglazing
- Bathtub Reglazing
- Shower Surround Resurfacing
- Tile Resurfacing
- Sink Reglazing
Countertop Resurfacing
- Laminate Replacement
- Countertop Resurfacing
- Backsplash & Edge Work
- Full Kitchen Refresh
Drywall Repair
- Nail & Screw Hole Patching
- Large Hole Repair
- Water Damage Repair
- Texture Matching
Painting & Caulking
- Touch-Up Painting
- Full Room Painting
- Caulking Refresh
- Trim & Baseboard Painting
Most Requested Services in San Francisco
These services cover the majority of apartment turnover needs — often combined in a single visit.
Apartment Turnovers
Complete interior repairs & cosmetic refresh
Eviction Cleanout
Same-day service, complete removal & photo docs
Trash-Out Service
Full unit clearing & debris hauling
Make-Ready Cleaning
White-glove deep cleaning for new tenants
Rental Unit Repairs
Electrical, plumbing, hardware & handyman tasks
Flooring Replacement
Carpet, vinyl plank & laminate installation
Professional Apartment Turnover Services in San Francisco
San Francisco's rental stock is among the oldest and most varied in California — Victorian flats in the Mission and Castro, 1960s apartment buildings in the Richmond and Sunset, and newer construction in SoMa and Mission Bay. The renter base is predominantly tech workers, healthcare professionals, and long-term residents protected by the city's rent ordinance. The turnover challenge in San Francisco is compliance: units must meet DBI habitability standards before re-occupancy, and any work done during turnover needs to be documented carefully to avoid disputes with the Rent Board. Speed matters because average 2BR rents exceed $3,800 — every day vacant costs real money.
The Tenderloin and Western Addition have the highest eviction cleanout volume in the city, with units often requiring significant debris removal and deep cleaning before any repair work can begin. Buildings in the Richmond and Sunset districts were predominantly built in the 1950s and 1960s — bathtub reglazing and countertop resurfacing are among the most cost-effective upgrades because full replacement in these units is expensive and often requires permit work. San Francisco property managers prioritize DBI compliance above all else: a unit that fails inspection costs far more in delays than the cost of doing the work right the first time.
We have turned over hundreds of rental units across California and we know what makes the difference between a unit that leases quickly and one that sits vacant. It comes down to cleanliness, functionality, and presentation. Our team focuses on all three, delivering units that are genuinely move-in ready — not just technically habitable, but actually appealing to quality tenants who will take care of the property.
Elite Unit Group is fully licensed and insured, and we stand behind every job with before and after photo documentation. Our pricing is straightforward and our timelines are reliable. If you manage rental properties in San Francisco and you are tired of slow turnovers and unreliable vendors, give us a call. We are confident that once you work with us, you will not go back to the old way of doing things.
San Francisco Rental Market — What Property Managers Need to Know
San Francisco is one of the most complex and high-stakes rental markets in the United States. With some of the nation's strongest tenant protections, strict habitability enforcement, and average rents among the highest in the country, every day of vacancy is extremely costly — and every turnover must be done right.
Regulations Property Managers Should Know
Strict Rent Control (SF Rent Ordinance)
San Francisco's Rent Ordinance covers most residential units built before June 1979. Annual rent increases are limited to a small percentage set by the Rent Board (typically 1–3%). Landlords must petition for larger increases.
Just Cause Eviction — Very Strong Protections
SF has some of the strongest just cause eviction protections in the US. Landlords must prove one of 16 specific grounds for eviction. Ellis Act evictions require significant relocation payments to tenants.
Habitability & DBI Enforcement
The SF Department of Building Inspection actively enforces habitability standards. Units must be fully compliant before re-occupancy. Violations can result in fines and mandatory repairs under city oversight.
Lead & Asbestos Disclosure
Pre-1978 buildings require lead paint disclosure. Many older SF buildings also contain asbestos. Proper documentation and certified remediation may be required during turnover work.
The Opportunity
With average 2BR rents above $3,800/month, every additional day of vacancy costs SF landlords $125+. Fast, compliant turnovers that meet DBI standards are essential to protecting rental income in this market.
Market data is approximate and based on publicly available sources. Rental regulations change frequently — always consult a local attorney or property management professional for current compliance requirements.
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Why San Francisco Property Managers Choose Us
The Elite Unit Group advantage for faster turnovers
24-48 Hour Turnaround
Complete turnover service in one coordinated window instead of multiple vendors
Photo Documentation
Before and after photos sent via text for every job for your records
No-Hassle Estimates
Quick quotes based on photos or video walk-throughs you can send us
What San Francisco Property Managers Say
Real reviews from satisfied property managers and landlords in your area
I manage a 12-unit building in the Inner Richmond and Elite Unit Group has been my go-to for turnovers for two years. They understand San Francisco's habitability requirements and make sure every unit passes DBI standards before I re-list. My average vacancy time has dropped from 18 days to under 7.
Vivian Lau
Property Manager, San Francisco
Had a difficult eviction in the Tenderloin — unit was in terrible shape. Elite Unit Group cleared it out, documented everything with photos for the Rent Board file, and had the unit cleaned and repaired in three days. The photo documentation alone was worth every dollar when the tenant disputed the deposit.
Omar Farouk
Landlord, San Francisco
They reglazed the tub and resurfaced the countertops in my Sunset District flat. The unit looks completely updated and I avoided the permit headache of full replacement. New tenant signed at market rate within a week of listing — best result I've had on that unit in years.
Ingrid Sorensen
Property Manager, San Francisco
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