Question 1

What is a make-ready?

Accepted Answer

A make-ready is all the work that gets a vacant home ready for its next tenant or buyer: trash-out, deep cleaning, paint, drywall patching, flooring, plumbing and electrical fixes, and curb appeal. 4 Way Contractors handles the full scope with one point of contact, so you are not coordinating five separate vendors. See our San Antonio make-ready services.

Question 2

Who does make-ready services in San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

4 Way Contractors & Remodeling is a San Antonio make-ready company based at 11103 West Avenue, Suite 2101 (78213). We get vacant houses ready to rent or sell for real estate investors, landlords, listing agents, homeowners and military families across San Antonio and nearby towns. Call or text (210) 361-1101.

Question 3

How long does a make-ready take?

Accepted Answer

Most make-readies take 3 to 10 days. A deep clean alone takes 1 to 2 days, cleaning plus paint and repairs usually takes 5 to 7 days, and jobs with new flooring run 7 to 10 days. You get the exact schedule at the walkthrough. More detail: how long a make-ready takes in San Antonio.

Question 4

How do you price a make-ready?

Accepted Answer

Every house is different, so we do not use a price list and we do not quote by phone, email or text. We walk the property for free and send one firm price within 24 hours, covering every trade on the scope.

Question 5

Do you work on occupied homes?

Accepted Answer

No. We only start make-ready work on homes that are 100% vacant, so our crews can move fast and finish every room.

Question 6

What is included in a make-ready?

Accepted Answer

We build the scope with you at the walkthrough. It usually includes trash-out and debris removal, deep cleaning, interior and exterior paint, drywall and ceiling repair, flooring, plumbing and electrical fixes, doors, locks and hardware, power washing, and lawn and yard cleanup.

Question 7

Do you get homes ready to sell, not only to rent?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We prepare vacant homes for listing photos and showings for homeowners selling and for listing agents. The Market-Ready Package adds the finishing touches buyers notice.

Question 8

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

San Antonio and the towns around it, including Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Live Oak, Boerne and New Braunfels. See areas we serve. If your town is not listed, call us. We most likely cover it.

Question 9

Do I need to be there during the work?

Accepted Answer

No. Many of our clients live out of town. We send progress photos during the job and do a final walkthrough with you or your agent at the end. Investors can read more on our make-ready for investors page.

Question 10

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are fully licensed and insured, and we carry general liability insurance.

Question 11

What do I get when the job is done?

Accepted Answer

A final walkthrough, plus free before-and-after photos of the work and a report that separates tenant damage from normal wear and tear, delivered after the job is complete. Here is why that matters: normal wear and tear vs. damage in Texas.

Question 12

What does a Texas landlord have to fix before a new tenant moves in?

Accepted Answer

Under Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code, the landlord must rekey the locks no later than the seventh day after each tenant turnover, provide the required security devices such as window latches, keyed deadbolts and door viewers, and have smoke alarms in the required locations. Full checklist: what a Texas landlord must fix before move-in. This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to a Texas real estate attorney about your property.

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