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The service
What move-in / move-out repairs is, what a visit covers and where the line is.
The short answer
Move-in and move-out repairs are a checklist-style visit in which one pro works through the small items on a landlord inspection report or a new-home list: patching and touching up walls, replacing broken hardware, adjusting doors and windows, re-caulking and fixing cabinets and blinds. Move-In / Move-Out Repairs in San Jose is booked through pros who cover its 35 ZIP codes, in neighborhoods such as Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, and Cambrian Park. San Jose's dry summers are ideal for exterior painting and deck work — the fall calendar fills fast, so book early. Every pro on NorTech is independent and background-checked, with their own price and warranty, and you do the choosing.
What a move-in / move-out repairs visit includes
What is included depends on the jobs you pick and on how each pro sets up their visit and timing. You see the exact scope with each pro's price before you book.
- Drywall patching
- Touch-up painting
- Door/window adjustment
- Photo documentation
- Your pro’s own workmanship warranty
Pick what is on your list
Tick what you want done, or add your own. Your list goes under the booking card and to the pro you choose, and you can describe anything else when you book.
Walls and paint
Tick what you want done. One visit can cover several.
Tick jobs above, or add your own. Your list goes under the booking card and to the pro you choose, so they see exactly what you need before they arrive.
What shapes a move-in / move-out repairs job
These are the things that make one job different from another. Mention them in your notes so each pro can scope your job properly.
What you receive
This service works from a checklist, and the record of what was done is part of the visit. Each pro sets what they provide.
- Before and after photos for every line item on the list
- A short note on items fixed, items skipped and why
- A flag on anything that needs a licensed trade or a separate visit
- A clean, finished area with patches primed and debris removed
- Photos you can keep for a landlord, buyer or insurance record
What is not part of move-in / move-out repairs
Knowing where the line is keeps the visit on track and keeps you safe. When a job belongs to a specialist, NorTech tells you before you book.
- Any job where labor and materials reach $1,000 or more, such as repainting a whole unit or replacing flooring. Anything that large is done by a licensed contractor, and NorTech tells you so before you book.
- Electrical, plumbing or gas repairs beyond simple like-for-like swaps. Those go to the matching licensed trade.
- Deep cleaning, carpet cleaning and trash-out. Cleaning and haul-away have their own services on NorTech.
- Appliance repair or replacement, pest treatment and mold work. Those belong to specialists.
- Legal advice on deposits, deductions or lease terms. Check your lease and the rules where you live.
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Plan your visit
How booking works, how to get ready, and what to expect where you live.
How booking move-in / move-out repairs works
Say what needs doing
Add your ZIP and a few words about the job.
Compare pros near you
Each pro sets their own price and warranty. NorTech does not pick for you.
Book the pro you pick
Add photos and details on their page. Your card is held and only charged after the work and the photos.
Photos and a warranty
Your pro backs the work with a workmanship warranty — if covered work is not right, your pro makes it right, free.
Before you book move-in / move-out repairs
Quick things that save a trip. Tick them off as you go; none of it is required to book.
Use the landlord report or do your own walkthrough
Start from your lease, move-in photos and any inspection report. Walk each room with a phone and photograph every wall, door, fixture and appliance so the list is complete before the pro arrives.
Sort the list by priority and trade
Put the items in order: damage a landlord will likely charge for first, then cosmetic items. Mark anything that needs a plumber, electrician or appliance tech so it can be handled separately.
Find your paint name and spare parts
Ask the landlord for the paint color and finish, and look for leftover paint, tile or hardware in a closet or garage. Matching materials make patches and replacements look original.
Check what counts as normal wear
Faded paint, small scuffs and worn carpet may be normal wear in your area, while holes, burns and broken fixtures are damage. Learn the difference before you spend money on repairs.
Arrange access and a deadline
Give the pro the date the unit must be ready, how to get in, and who approves the work. A lockbox, a manager contact or an elevator time slot can all save a delay.
Ask for the photo record
Confirm that the pro will photograph each item before and after, and keep those pictures with your lease. A dated record helps if you need to dispute a deduction or show a buyer the work.
Say where in San Jose you are
Add your neighborhood, for example Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, and Cambrian Park, or your ZIP code to your notes. Pros choose the neighborhoods they cover, and it tells them how far they have to travel.
How where you live changes move-in / move-out repairs
Often booked together with move-in / move-out repairs
Book several services with one pro. Pros set their own bundle discounts.
Larger holes and cracked corners on a punch list need real patching and texture, not just filler.
Cleaning follows repairs so the unit is spotless for a walkthrough, showing or new occupant.
Where touch-ups are not enough, a full repaint of a room finishes the turnover.
A full make-ready covers repairs, cleaning and prep when a unit needs more than a punch list.
Around San Jose
Where in San Jose the work happens, and the cities close by.
Move-In / Move-Out Repairs across San Jose
Pick your neighborhood to see what homes there tend to need. Pros choose the neighborhoods they cover, so enter your ZIP code to see who covers yours.
Willow Glen
1920s bungalows on tree-lined streets. Older wiring and original plaster are the usual surprises.
Find a pro in Willow GlenCities near San Jose
Pros often cover more than one city. The rings show 5 and 10 miles from the center of town.
Other services in San Jose
Each one has its own page for this city.
The catch-all for Willow Glen bungalows and Evergreen ranches — mounting, small repairs, and punch lists knocked out in one visit.
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See pros in San JoseBuilder-grade fixtures in newer North San Jose builds, older shutoffs in Cambrian homes — both handled in one trip.
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