Most student housing turns nearly every unit at once, in the short window between summer move-outs and fall move-ins. Planning starts months earlier, with crews, materials and inspections lined up so nothing slips past move-in day.
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Each one opens a short guide, then the suppliers who do the work.
Make-ready and turn services clean, paint, repair and prepare units between residents, often handling many units at once during the summer turnover. Some firms cover the whole turn, while others focus on a single trade such as cleaning or paint.
Inspection and maintenance software lets your team record unit condition with photos and checklists, manage work orders and schedule preventive maintenance. It is usually used on phones or tablets and connects with your property management system.
Painting contractors handle interior repaints and touch-ups in units and corridors, plus exterior painting of buildings, railings and trim. For student housing, most of the work happens during the turn, along with minor drywall repair before paint goes on.
This category covers the supply and installation of carpet, vinyl plank, tile and other floor coverings, along with repairs and sometimes carpet cleaning. For student housing it usually means replacing worn floors during the turn and choosing materials that hold up to heavy use.
This category covers cabinet refacing and repair, countertop replacement, and refinishing of tubs, showers and tile. It gives operators a way to refresh kitchens and bathrooms during a turn or upgrade without a full remodel.
This category covers contracted cleaning of common areas such as clubhouses, study lounges, fitness rooms, hallways and restrooms, along with unit cleaning during turns. Some companies also handle floor care, window cleaning and post-construction cleanup.
Pest control covers inspection, treatment and prevention for insects and rodents, usually on a recurring service schedule with extra visits when residents report a problem. In student housing it also includes bed bug programs, unit-by-unit inspections during the turn and treatment of common areas and trash rooms.
This category covers suppliers of bedroom, living room and common area furniture built for multifamily and student use, along with interior design firms and staging companies that prepare model units and amenity spaces. Some also offer installation, replacement programs and removal of old pieces.
This category covers suppliers that sell and deliver appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, microwaves and laundry machines, along with the technicians and parts suppliers who keep them running.
Locksmith and key control covers rekeying, lock changes, master key systems, lock hardware and lockout service, plus help organizing who holds which keys. For student housing that includes front-door and bedroom locks, and often coordination with fob and access control systems.
Staffing and recruiting firms supply temporary workers such as turn crews, cleaners and front desk help, and recruit permanent leasing and maintenance staff. Some also offer temporary-to-hire arrangements.
This category covers distributors and suppliers of the parts and materials maintenance teams use every day, such as paint, flooring, plumbing and electrical parts, hardware and fixtures, plus building materials for larger repairs and renovations.
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