Case Study: Rental Property Exterior Turnover in West Columbia, SC
One-day rental property turnover in West Columbia — yard cleanup, pressure washing, and mulching between tenants.
The Situation
A property management company in West Columbia called on a Monday — a rental house needed exterior turnover before a new tenant moved in Friday. The previous tenants had lived there three years without exterior maintenance. 3-bedroom ranch, ~1,400 sq ft on 0.3 acres in the Triangle City area. Grass was 8-10 inches tall, beds overrun with weeds and volunteer trees, driveway had heavy algae, siding had green streaks, and gutters were clogged.
Morning: Yard Cleanup + Bed Restoration
Double-cut the entire lawn (first pass at highest setting, second at normal height). String trimmed all fence lines, mailbox, HVAC unit, and foundation. Pulled weeds from all beds and removed 3 volunteer Bradford pear saplings. Edged the driveway, sidewalk, and all bed borders. Bagged and hauled 12 bags of yard waste.
Afternoon: Pressure Washing + Mulch
Pre-treated driveway with algae killer, then surface-cleaned at 3,500 PSI. Soft washed the front and south-facing siding (visible from the street). Cleaned front porch, steps, and sidewalk. Applied 3 cubic yards of brown hardwood mulch to front beds. Blew out gutters accessible from a 6-foot ladder.
The Result
The property manager took photos Tuesday afternoon and listed Wednesday. The first prospective tenant signed the lease the same day they saw it. Manager feedback: 'The exterior was the first thing we heard about from the tenant — they said it looked well-maintained and that's what made them comfortable signing.'
FAQ
Common questions about yard cleanups
- How quickly can you turn around a rental property exterior?
- Most single-family rental turnovers take one day (6-8 hours) with a two-person crew. We can typically be on-site within 48 hours of the initial call. For property management companies with regular turnover volume, we keep capacity reserved during peak months (June-August).
- Do you offer volume rates for property management companies?
- Yes. We work with several PM companies across the Midlands and offer volume rates for companies managing 5 or more properties in our service area. Single-visit pricing, one invoice, and before/after photo documentation sent same day.