Tenant changeover service in Exeter
Professional tenant changeover service services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£160-£260
Typical Duration
3-5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Full tenant changeover management. From checkout inspection to new tenant move-in, everything coordinated and completed. Property turned around professionally.
The Changeover Chaos
Old tenant left Friday. New tenant moves in Monday. You've got one weekend to transform the property from "lived-in" to "move-in ready."
💡 Pro tip: Tenant changeovers are stressful because there's loads to coordinate in a short window. One person managing the whole thing removes the chaos.
DIY Changeover vs Managed Service
| ✅ Managed Service | ❌ DIY Chaos |
|---|---|
| One person coordinates everything | You're juggling five different people |
| Issues spotted and fixed | Things get missed in the rush |
| Timeline managed | Cleaning delayed, repairs rushed |
| New tenant gets proper handover | Keys posted through letterbox |
Full Changeover Process
📋 What Gets Done
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Checkout | Full inspection, photos, condition report |
| Assessment | List repairs needed (urgent vs nice-to-have) |
| Repairs | Fix what needs fixing for new tenant |
| Cleaning coordination | Ensure deep clean done properly |
| Lock change | Fresh locks for new tenancy |
| Final prep | Check everything works, property ready |
| Handover | New tenant walkthrough and keys |
🔧 Typical Changeover Work
- Checkout inventory/photos
- Touch-up decorating
- Fix broken fixtures
- Replace worn items
- Change locks
- Test all appliances
- Check heating/hot water
- Replace smoke alarm batteries
- Minor repairs throughout
- Final inspection before handover
Pricing Guide
| Property Size | Time Required | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| 2-bed house | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
| 3-bed+ or complex | Quote | Depends on work needed |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Lock changes and parts charged separately.
Perfect For...
✅ Tight turnarounds - days not weeks between tenants
✅ Out-of-area landlords - can't be there to manage it
✅ Professional standard - want it done properly
✅ Multiple properties - batch changeovers more efficient
Why Choose Us for Tenant changeover service in Exeter?
Checkout to move-in ready
All snagging and repairs done
Locks changed if required
Coordinated with cleaners
What to Expect
Step 1: Checkout & Assessment
Meet at property after old tenant's vacated. Full inspection, photos, note everything needing work. You get immediate feedback on condition and what needs doing.
Step 2: Coordinate & Complete Works
Liaise with cleaners, do repairs, change locks, replace anything worn. Property transformed from vacated to ready-to-let.
Step 3: Final Check & Handover
Final inspection ensures everything's working. Meet new tenant, hand over keys, brief walkthrough, answer questions. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Managing your own tenant changeover? Here's how to stay sane:
📅 Timeline planning
- Day 1 (old tenant leaves): Checkout inspection
- Day 2-3: Deep clean
- Day 4-5: Repairs and decorating
- Day 6: Lock change and final check
- Day 7: New tenant moves in
📋 Changeover checklist
Before old tenant leaves:
- Schedule checkout inspection
- Arrange key collection
- Book cleaners for day after checkout
- Line up any repairs you know about
Day 1 - Checkout:
- Full inspection room by room
- Photos of everything
- List repairs needed
- Meter readings
- Collect all keys
Days 2-5 - Works:
- Deep clean (get quotes from multiple cleaners)
- Repair anything broken
- Touch up decorating
- Replace worn items
- Change locks
- Test appliances
- Garden tidy if needed
Day 6 - Final Prep:
- Check clean was done properly
- Test everything works
- Fresh smoke alarm batteries
- All lights working
- Heating/hot water on
Day 7 - Handover:
- Meet new tenant on time
- Show them round properly
- Explain how things work
- Hand over all keys
- Get them to sign tenancy docs
- Take meter readings together
⚠️ Common changeover mistakes
- Not allowing enough time (same-day is madness)
- Booking cleaner before repairs (paint/drill dust ruins clean)
- Forgetting to change locks (security issue)
- Not testing appliances (find out they're broken too late)
- Rushing handover (tenant calls all week with questions)
💡 Pro trick: Take "after" photos once property's ready. Prove the condition you handed it over in. Saves arguments later about what was there at move-in.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎯 Legal tip: You need proper records for checkout and check-in. Photos, meter readings, inventory status. If there's a deposit dispute, these are crucial.
Void periods? If you've got a gap between tenants, use it. Get bigger jobs done (full redecoration, carpet replacement) when property's empty. Changeovers with no gap are stressful.
Student properties? These need extra changeover time. More damage, more wear, more work. Budget for it.
Multiple properties turning over? Book them all together. I can schedule changeovers efficiently if I know about them in advance. Last-minute panic costs everyone.
September in Exeter? Student changeover period is mental. Every landlord wants their property ready September 1st. Book contractors (cleaners, repairs, lock changes) in July, not August.
Emergency situation? If old tenant left it a disaster and new tenant's arriving imminently, call me. I'll give you an honest assessment of what's achievable versus what you need to delay the new tenancy for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in tenant changeover?
Everything between tenants leaving and new ones moving in. Checkout inspection, list of repairs needed, fix what's broken, change locks, coordinate with cleaners, prep property ready for handover. One person managing the whole transition.
How tight can the turnaround be?
Ideally you want a week between tenants - gives time to clean, repair, and prep properly. Can be done in 2-3 days if you're pushed, but that's tight. Same-day changeovers are mental - don't do it if you can avoid it.
Do you coordinate with cleaners or do cleaning too?
I coordinate but don't deep clean myself - specialists do that better. I'll check the clean's been done properly as part of prep though, and flag anything that needs re-doing.
What if there's more damage than expected?
You get photos and a full list. We discuss what must be done before new tenant versus what can wait. You decide based on budget and urgency. No surprises.
Can you handle key collection and handover too?
Yes - collect keys from old tenant, hold them during works, hand them to new tenant with walkthrough. One less thing for you to coordinate.
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