Service · Move-in / Move-out

Move-in and move-out repairs: turnover-ready in one visit

First night in a new LA place, half your life in boxes, and the shower handle drips. One handyman visit clears a full move-in punch list — lights, latches, leaks, mounts — in a few hours.

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✓ Drywall patch + paint ✓ Lock rekey ✓ Fixture swaps ✓ Appliance check

What move-in / move-out covers

Drywall patch + paint

Nail holes, scuffs, small drywall damage.

Touch-up painting

Walls, trim, doors — match existing color.

Lock rekey

Front door, bedroom, mailbox.

Fixture swap

Faucets, light fixtures, cabinet hardware.

Outlet + switch plates

Replace cracked or yellowed covers.

Appliance check

Verify stove, dishwasher, disposal function.

Deep clean coordination

We coordinate with cleaning crews.

Smoke detector check

Test, replace batteries, replace if expired.

DIY vs. hire — which makes sense for your job

When DIY works

Filling nail holes with spackle and touching up paint with a leftover can — easy DIY. Replacing outlet covers takes a screwdriver and 10 minutes per room.

When to hire

When the punch list has 15+ items across multiple categories (paint, plumbing, electrical, hardware) and needs to be done in one day between tenants, a handyman visit pays for itself in speed. A pro handles a standard 2-bedroom turnover in 4-6 hours.

Permits, codes, and safety

Move-in/move-out work is almost entirely permit-free. The exception: if you are replacing a water heater or modifying gas lines, that requires a permit and licensed plumber. Lock rekey, paint, drywall patch, fixture swap — all handyman-scope, no permits.

Serving Los Angeles

This hub covers move-in / move-out generally. For LA-specific pricing, neighborhood detail, and local codes, see our Los Angeles move-in / move-out page.

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