Rental renovations, run by a local Lula market manager
Hand us the vacant home and the budget. A W-2 Lula employee walks it, scopes it, schedules every trade and sends you photos until the work is done.
- No general contractor fee.
- A walkthrough and thorough quote, with consistent line item pricing
- An approval summary you can sign off on digitally
- Photos provided from walkthrough to final inspection, showing the work completed
Free, itemized quote.
9,000+ vetted Lula Pros
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Same room, same camera. New LVP flooring, a full repaint and white trim, finished by Lula Pros.
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At a glance
What is a rental property renovation with Lula?
A rental property renovation with Lula is interior and exterior work on a single-family or multifamily rental (paint, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, fixtures and repairs) for property managers in 12 US markets. A W-2 Lula employee in your market scopes it, schedules vetted Lula Pros and inspects the result. Every home gets a walkthrough and a thorough quote with consistent line item pricing, and Lula charges no general contractor fee.
- Who it is for
- Property managers and rental owners
- Homes
- Single-family, townhomes, multifamily
- Who runs it
- A W-2 Lula market manager in your market
- Pricing
- Consistent line item pricing, no general contractor fee
Your three options
Three ways to run a rental renovation
Every property manager picks one of these paths. Here is what each one costs you.
| Compare | Option 1Run it yourself | Option 2Hire a general contractor | Option 3Hire Lula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who runs the job | Your team calls, schedules and chases every trade | The contractor, using their own connections | A local W-2 Lula employee |
| What it costs you | Your staff’s time, pulled away from daily work orders | Their own fee on top of what the trades charge | No general contractor fee |
| Consistent line item pricing | None | None | The same line item pricing from one project to the next |
| Billing | A separate bill from each trade | The contractor’s invoice, fee included | A single invoice at the end |
What we renovate
Interior and exterior work that gets a rental back on the market
Paint and trim
Full interior repaints, trim, doors and touch-ups.
Flooring
LVP, carpet and tile-look vinyl.
Kitchens
Countertops, cabinet repair and hardware, appliances.
Bathrooms
Vanities, fixtures, flooring and surrounds.
Plumbing and fixtures
Faucets, toilets, disposals, lighting and fans.
Handyman
Doors, closets, shelving, hardware and repairs.
Roofing and exterior
Renovations cover the outside of the home too, including roofing. See how to plan for roof failure in rental portfolios.
Recent Lula renovations
Rental renovations, before and after
A real Lula job, photographed before work starts and after the final inspection.
Single-family rental · Kansas City
New LVP throughout, full repaint with white trim, new stainless appliances
How a renovation runs
From walkthrough to final photos
The same person owns every step and keeps you updated.
- 1
Request a quote
Tell us the market, the home and the work you have in mind.
- 2
Walkthrough with photos
We walk the home and photograph every room.
- 3
Itemized quote
Line items by room, with consistent line item pricing.
- 4
Your approval
You get a summary to approve digitally. Work starts once you sign off.
- 5
Work, with photo updates
Vetted Lula Pros do the work. You get photos of each repair upon completion.
- 6
Final inspection and invoice
A last walkthrough, completion photos and a single invoice.
Pricing
How renovation pricing works
General contractors add a fee on top of the trades. Lula’s pricing is consistent from one project to the next, and your quote has no separate coordination line.
| Option | Coordination fee | Scope and price defined in advance |
|---|---|---|
| Run it yourself | Staff time | No |
| General contractor | Commonly 10% to 20% | No |
| Lula | None | Yes |
Every quote includes
- Line items by room
- Photos from the walkthrough
- A summary you can approve digitally
No cost. Scope changes need your approval first.
Where Lula renovates
12 markets, each with a W-2 market manager
Pick your market to meet the person who will scope, schedule and inspect your renovation.
Outside these markets? Lula’s maintenance network covers 50+ US markets. Tell us where you operate.
FAQ
Renovation questions from property managers
Do I need a general contractor to renovate a rental property?
Only if you want someone else to coordinate the trades. A Lula market manager does that coordination as a W-2 employee, and there is no general contractor fee. Lula also handles any municipal permits the work needs.
How much does it cost to renovate a rental property?
Square footage, finish choices and the age and condition of the home drive the price, along with the cost of someone to coordinate the trades. A general contractor typically adds 10% to 20%; Lula adds no coordination fee.
What happens if the scope changes after work starts?
Your market manager sends photos and a revised line item, and nothing extra is done until you approve it.
Do I need to use Lula for maintenance to book a renovation?
If you already use Lula, renovations run through the same account and invoice.
Get your next renovation quoted
Tell us about the home and we will follow up to book a walkthrough.
