Rental Unit Repairs and Apartment Turnover Repairs in Massachusetts
Rental units get beat up. Tenants move furniture fast. Doors swing into walls. Trades open ceilings. Moisture builds up in bathrooms. A small issue turns into a long punch list.
MrWalls Drywall & Painting handles rental unit repairs and apartment turnover repairs across Western Massachusetts. We focus on clean, repeatable results that help you get the unit back on the market.
What Counts as Rental Unit Repairs
Most turnover work falls into a few categories:
Drywall holes and dents
Cracks at seams and corners
Nail pops and loose fasteners
Ceiling stains and water damage
Patch work after electricians or plumbers
Damaged corner bead and chipped edges
Peeling paint, scuffed walls, and touch-up failures
Bathroom moisture damage
Popcorn ceiling patches and blend work
Skim coating for ugly walls that will not paint out
The goal is simple. Make the unit look clean, solid, and consistent under paint.
Apartment Turnover Repairs That Make the Biggest Difference
If you want the unit to show well, these are the repairs that matter most:
1) Wall damage at high-traffic spots
Entry hallways
Stairwells
Around light switches
Behind doors
Living room corners
These are the areas buyers and renters notice first.
2) Holes from anchors, TVs, and shelves
We repair everything from small anchor holes to large TV mount damage. We rebuild the surface so it does not flash after paint.
3) Water damage around bathrooms and kitchens
Common areas:
Ceiling below tubs and showers
Walls behind toilets
Under sink plumbing walls
Kitchen ceiling below upstairs leaks
Water damaged drywall needs removal and replacement, not a surface skim.
4) Ceilings that show every patch
Ceilings are where bad repairs stand out. We feather wide, fix stains, and blend textures when needed.
Our Turnover Repair Process
Apartment turnover repairs go smoother when the workflow stays tight.
Walk-through and punch list
Protection and dust control
Drywall repairs
Taping and finishing
Skim coating where needed
Prime
Paint and touch-ups
Final detail check
If you handle painting in-house, we can leave the unit at a clean “paint-ready” stage.
Drywall Repairs That Hold Up in Rentals
Rental unit repairs need to last. Fast patch jobs fail under the next tenant.
We focus on:
Solid backing on medium and large holes
Correct fastener reset for nail pops
Reinforced joints where cracks keep returning
Strong corners with properly set corner bead
Wide feathering so patches disappear
You want fewer callbacks. You want less repainting between tenants.
Skim Coating for Apartment Turnovers
Some units have walls that are covered in old patches, roller lines, and rough texture edges. In those cases, skim coating is often faster than chasing every blemish.
Skim coating helps when:
Walls have dozens of anchor holes
Previous repairs telegraph through paint
The surface is rough or uneven
You want a cleaner, brighter look for listings
A skim coat gives you a consistent surface that paints evenly.
Common Turnover Scenarios We Fix
Tenant moved out and left holes in every room
Plumber opened ceilings for a leak repair
Bathroom moisture peeled paint and softened drywall
Door knobs punched holes in bedrooms
Kids damaged walls in hallways and stairwells
Smoke damage cleanup left walls blotchy and uneven
Popcorn ceiling got scraped and now looks patched
These are normal problems. They just need a real plan.
What We Need From You to Move Fast
If you want quick scheduling and fewer delays:
Unit address and access plan
Target move-in date or listing date
Who is supplying paint and materials
Whether you want paint included or repairs only
Photos of the worst damage areas
Any known leak history
If there is active water, fix the source first. Drywall work should not start until the area is dry.
Rental Unit Repairs Cost Factors
Turnover pricing depends on the punch list.
Main cost drivers:
Number of rooms and total patch count
Ceiling work and water damage
Skim coating versus spot patching
Stain blocking and paint plan
Access, parking, and stair carries
Timeline, after-hours, or weekend needs
If you send photos and a short list of priorities, we can usually give a realistic range quickly.
Service Areas in Western Massachusetts
We provide rental unit repairs and apartment turnover repairs in:
Chicopee, Springfield, West Springfield, Holyoke
Agawam, Feeding Hills, Westfield
Longmeadow, East Longmeadow
Ludlow, Wilbraham, Palmer
Northampton, Hadley, Amherst, South Hadley
We commonly work near Forest Park, Sixteen Acres, Indian Orchard, Chicopee Falls, downtown Springfield, and the Route 5 corridor.
Rental Unit Repairs and Turnover FAQs
How fast can you turn a unit?
It depends on drying time and scope. Small punch lists can move quickly. Large patches, skim coating, and ceiling stain work take multiple steps.
Do you handle repairs only, or paint too?
Both. We can deliver paint-ready repairs or do the full turnover paint and patch package.
Can you work while other trades are still in the unit?
Yes, but it slows everything down. The fastest turnovers happen when rough trades are done and inspections are passed before drywall finishing and paint.
Will patches show after paint?
They will if the repair is tight and not feathered wide, or if the paint plan skips primer. We repair with paint in mind so the finish looks consistent.
Schedule Apartment Turnover Repairs
If you need rental unit repairs or apartment turnover repairs in Massachusetts, send photos and your unit address or town. We will build a clear punch list, fix the drywall and ceilings, and leave the unit clean, solid, and ready to rent.
