Apartment and Rental Unit Renovation in Houston
A make-ready gets a unit rentable again. A renovation changes what the unit is. If you're upgrading units between leases or as part of a larger program, BPC Development LLC scopes and renovates rental and apartment units across Greater Houston.
Turn vs. renovation: where make-ready stops
A make-ready restores a unit to rentable condition: cleaning, paint touch-up, minor repairs. A renovation upgrades finishes, such as new kitchen and bath surfaces, flooring and fixtures, to reposition the unit.
Typical unit upgrade scopes
- Kitchen updates
- Bath updates
- Flooring
- Paint and drywall repair
- Fixtures and lighting coordination
Planning a unit-by-unit program
Pilot unit first
Renovating one unit first lets you confirm the finish level, cost and schedule before rolling the scope across more units.
Vacant vs. occupied units
Some scopes can be done in occupied units with scheduling and tenant notice. Heavier work is usually done in vacant units.
Keeping downtime short between leases
Downtime is lost rent, so the scope, materials and schedule are set before the unit goes vacant. Having a written scope per unit type keeps each unit from becoming a fresh project. For repair work outside of renovations, see Property Maintenance Contractor for Houston Landlords.
FAQ
What does an apartment unit renovation include?
Typically kitchen and bath updates, flooring, paint, drywall repair, fixtures and lighting coordination. Scope is set per unit based on condition and the target finish.
How is a renovation different from a make-ready?
A make-ready restores a unit to rentable condition between tenants; a renovation upgrades finishes to reposition the unit.
Should I renovate one unit first?
A pilot unit lets you confirm the finish level, cost and schedule before rolling the scope across more units.
Can units be renovated while occupied?
Some scopes can, with scheduling and tenant notice; heavier work is usually done in vacant units.
How do I get a unit-by-unit estimate?
Call or text (281) 301-4737 for a free on-site walk.