Move In & Move Out Prep in Madison, WI
The punch list handled in one trip — patching, touch-up paint, hardware fixes, and caulking so a home reads clean for the next owner or tenant.
Moving is a long list of small things that all need doing at once. Nail holes to patch, scuffs to touch up, a door that sticks, a loose towel bar, caulk that's cracked in the bath — none of them is a big job on its own, but together they're a punch list that eats a weekend. We knock that list out in a single visit, patching and painting and fixing so a home reads clean whether you're moving in, moving out, or turning a unit over between tenants.
The core of the work is drywall patching and touch-up paint, so it ties naturally to our Drywall Repair and Painting services. Booking a half-day or full-day block lets us clear an entire punch list in one trip — and our new-customer discount applies to those blocks, so a larger list costs less per repair.
What Move-In & Move-Out Prep Includes
Hole & Dent Patching
Fill nail holes, anchor holes, and dents so the walls are smooth and paint-ready.
Touch-Up Painting
Touch up scuffed walls and trim so patched spots blend with the surrounding paint.
Small Hardware Fixes
Tighten loose towel bars, hinges, and hardware that have worked loose over time.
Caulk Refresh
Re-caulk cracked tub, sink, and trim beads so wet areas and gaps read clean.
Punch-List Clearance
Clear a whole list of small fixes in one half-day or full-day visit.
Turnover Ready
Leave the home read clean for a new owner, tenant, or listing photos.
How a Prep Job Gets Done
Send your punch list with photos
A list of the repairs you want handled, with photos of the holes, scuffs, and hardware issues, is usually enough for an initial estimate by phone or email.
Pick a block
We settle on a half-day or full-day block sized to the list, and apply the new-customer discount to larger blocks.
Protect floors and furnishings
Drop cloths go down and furniture is covered so patching and painting stay contained.
Patch, paint, and fix
We work the list top to bottom — patching holes, touching up paint, re-caulking, and tightening hardware.
Walk through and clean up
We walk the list with you, confirm every item is done, and leave the home clean and move-ready.
What to Know About Move-In & Move-Out Prep
Bundle the list into a block. Small repairs add up, and booking a half-day or full-day block clears the whole punch list in one trip instead of scheduling each fix separately.
Touch-up paint needs a match. Touch-ups only blend when the paint matches. Keep leftover paint from the original job, or we'll help you get close enough that patched spots disappear.
Older homes hide surprises. Plaster walls in older Madison homes can crumble around nail holes. We patch plaster carefully so the wall reads smooth rather than showing the repair.
First Time Clients Discount
$50 off with 4 hours of service, or $100 off with 8 hours of service.
Ask about our senior discounts for Dane County homeowners.
Offer valid for first time clients only. One discount per client.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in move-in or move-out prep?+
Patching nail holes and dents, touch-up painting, fixing small hardware issues, caulking gaps, and tackling the punch list of small repairs that make a home read clean for a new owner or tenant.
Can you fix up a home before I list it for sale?+
Yes. The small repairs that matter most to buyers — patching, touch-up paint, tightened hardware, and clean caulking — are exactly the kind of punch-list work we handle before photos and showings.
Do you prepare a rental between tenants?+
Yes. Between tenants we patch and paint, repair small hardware, re-caulk wet areas, and clear the small fixes that turn over a unit quickly and cleanly.
How much can you do in one visit?+
A lot. Small repairs add up, and booking a half-day or full-day block lets us knock out an entire punch list in one trip. See our new-customer discount for savings on those blocks.
How is move-in or move-out prep estimated?+
A list of the repairs you'd like handled, with photos of the scuffs, holes, and hardware issues, is usually enough for an initial estimate by phone or email.
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