Make-Ready & Property Services in Garland, TX

These houses have good bones but aging systems. Common turn items include cast iron drain lines that are starting to fail, original single-pane windows, worn parquet or tile, and wood fascia and soffits rotted behind the gutters. We replace damaged fascia and soffit, update flooring, and handle the repairs that keep a 60-year-old house rentable.

Brick also hides foundation movement until it shows as stair-step cracks in mortar. We point those out during the walk-through so you can decide whether to get an engineer's opinion.

Code Compliance inspections focus on safety and basic condition: working smoke alarms, secure doors and windows, functioning plumbing and electrical fixtures, and a clean, maintained yard. We build those checks into every Garland make-ready so you are not scrambling after a failed inspection.

The 2015 tornado showed how quickly a storm can hit an entire neighborhood here, and spring hail is a regular event. After severe weather we inspect roofs, fences, siding, and windows, provide photos for your claim, and get the property sealed and repaired. Fence sections are often the first thing down and the first thing a neighbor or the city notices.

Many Garland single-family rentals go to families who plan to stay a while, which changes how a make-ready should be planned. Instead of the cheapest patch, we favor repairs that last through a long lease: solid-core exterior doors, quality deadbolts, ceramic tile or vinyl plank in wet areas, and exterior paint on fascia and trim that will not need redoing in two summers. Spending a little more now usually means fewer maintenance calls while the tenant is in place.

We also look for small upgrades that tenants value in older houses, such as ceiling fans, updated bathroom vanities, and better lighting in kitchens, and we price them separately so you can choose.