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Share access, vacancy timing, inspection notes, and the required readiness standard.
Property Care
Home Preparation for Sale in Ottawa
Prepare the home for market with prioritized repairs, finish touch-ups, presentation improvements, and coordinated work before listing.
Ideal forHomeowner, Real Estate Investor, Residential Realtor
Typical readiness window3–7 business daysVacancy, access, material availability, and discovered repairs affect readiness. The target handoff date is confirmed after review.
DeliveryPlanned and managed by Meiju
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Fully insuredDocumentation available
WSIB coveredProfessional jobsite coverage
Ottawa basedServing Ottawa and nearby areas
Put improvement dollars where buyers will notice them.
Meiju works backward from the occupancy or listing date, prioritizes readiness-critical items, and brings repairs, cleaning, and finishing together under one handoff standard. The result is fewer last-minute calls and repeat visits.
Available across Ottawa and the surrounding service area, this service is planned around property access, occupant needs, seasonal timing, and the condition found on site.
A firm handoff date is approaching
- A listing or occupancy date is approaching.
- Repairs, cleaning, and finish work must be organized together.
- You want one readiness standard and final handoff.
What clients want addressed
- Buyer-facing repairs
- Paint and finish touch-ups
- Fixtures and hardware
- Curb appeal
- Listing deadline
- Market-ready cleanup
What matters most in home preparation for sale
It concentrates effort on visible condition, basic function, and buyer confidence so improvement dollars are directed where they support presentation and market readiness.
How it works
Work backward from the handoff date
Triage the property
We separate deadline-critical work from optional improvements and later capital needs.
Plan the readiness scope
Repairs, cleaning, materials, and access are sequenced around the available window.
Complete and hand over
We close the confirmed list and document anything requiring follow-up.
Complete Scope
Explore the complete scope.
Review the work that can be included. Final scope is confirmed after assessing the property, existing conditions, and project priorities.
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Documented scope items
Included scopePlanning & Project Coordination
5 items
Site Assessment
Reviews the property, existing conditions, access, and project goals to define the work required.
Project Planning
Organizes the proposed scope, sequence, schedule, and key project requirements.
Material Procurement
Coordinates the sourcing, ordering, and delivery planning of project materials.
Permit Assistance
Helps identify permit needs and coordinate the documents and submission steps within the agreed scope.
Project Management
Coordinates scheduling, trades, site communication, progress, and project administration.
Included scopeProperty Protection & Cleanup
5 items
Debris Removal
Collects and removes non-hazardous construction debris generated by the agreed work.
Construction Cleaning
Removes construction dust and debris and cleans accessible surfaces in the completed work area.
Deep Cleaning
Provides detailed cleaning of the rooms, fixtures, and accessible surfaces.
Property Cleanup
Collects debris and cleans the interior or exterior property areas.
Junk Removal
Collects, loads, and removes non-hazardous unwanted items from the property.
Included scopePlumbing
4 items
Plumbing Repair
Diagnoses and repairs accessible plumbing components.
Drain Cleaning
Clears an accessible blocked or slow drain and confirms normal flow.
Faucet Installation
Installs and connects a faucet, then checks operation and accessible connections for leaks.
Toilet Installation
Installs and connects a toilet, then tests flushing and accessible seals.
Included scopeElectrical
5 items
Electrical Repair
Diagnoses and repairs accessible electrical components.
Outlet Installation
Installs and connects an electrical outlet in a prepared location.
Switch Installation
Installs and connects an switch or control in a prepared location.
Light Fixture Installation
Installs and connects a light fixture at a prepared electrical location.
Exhaust Fan Installation
Installs and connects a exhaust fan and venting where included.
Included scopeDrywall & Finishes
7 items
Drywall Repair
Repairs damaged drywall and prepares the affected area for finishing.
Ceiling Repair
Repairs localized ceiling damage and prepares the surface for the selected finish.
Interior Painting
Prepares and paints the interior walls, ceilings, trim, or other selected surfaces.
Exterior Painting
Prepares and paints exterior surfaces with a coating suited to the material and exposure.
Trim Painting
Prepares and paints selected baseboards, casing, moulding, or other trim.
Ceiling Painting
Prepares and paints the selected interior ceiling surface.
Staining & Finishing
Prepares wood surfaces and applies the selected stain and protective finish.
Included scopeFlooring
5 items
Vinyl Flooring
Installs selected vinyl plank, tile, or sheet flooring over a prepared substrate.
Laminate Flooring
Installs selected laminate flooring and underlayment over a prepared substrate.
Carpet Installation
Installs selected carpet and underpad in the area.
Tile Repair
Repairs or replaces localized damaged tile and restores the surrounding grout.
Tile Regrouting
Removes deteriorated surface grout where required and applies new grout to selected joints.
Included scopeDoors & Trim
12 items
Exterior Door Installation
Installs, seals, aligns, and adjusts an exterior door assembly and hardware.
Patio Door Installation
Installs, seals, and adjusts a patio door assembly in a prepared opening.
Garage Door Installation
Installs and adjusts a garage door assembly in a prepared opening.
Door Repair
Repairs and adjusts door, frame, or hardware components to restore normal operation.
Window Installation
Installs, flashes, seals, and finishes a window in a prepared opening.
Window Replacement
Replaces existing exterior windows, including removal, installation, sealing, flashing, and finishing where required by the confirmed scope.
Window Repair
Corrects localized window damage, drafts, failed perimeter seals, hardware issues, and other repairable defects without requiring full replacement.
Baseboard Installation
Installs and prepares selected baseboard trim at finished wall and floor transitions.
Trim Installation
Installs and prepares selected casing, moulding, or finish trim.
Shelving Installation
Installs and secures shelving with supports suited to the wall and intended use.
Closet Installation
Installs closet shelving, rods, organizers, or related components.
General Carpentry
Completes non-structural woodwork, adjustments, and small carpentry tasks.
Included scopeExterior & Structural
21 items
Siding Installation
Installs exterior siding and related finish components over a prepared wall assembly.
Siding Repair
Repairs or replaces localized damaged siding and restores the exterior finish.
Soffit & Fascia Repair
Repairs or replaces localized soffit and fascia components.
Gutter Installation
Installs gutters, outlets, and related drainage components.
Gutter Cleaning
Removes accessible debris from gutters and checks that water can reach the downspouts.
Downspout Cleaning
Clears accessible debris from downspouts and checks discharge flow.
Exterior Vent Cover Replacement
Removes a damaged exterior vent cover and installs and seals a replacement.
Exterior Caulking
Removes failed sealant where included and applies exterior-grade caulking at joints.
Pressure Washing
Cleans exterior surfaces using pressure and methods suited to the material.
Masonry Repair
Repairs localized damaged mortar, brick, block, or other masonry.
Masonry Coating
Prepares and applies an protective or decorative coating to masonry surfaces.
Concrete Repair
Repairs localized cracks, spalls, or damaged concrete areas.
Asphalt Repair
Repairs localized damaged asphalt.
Deck Construction
Builds an deck structure, walking surface, and included guard components.
Deck Repair
Repairs deck framing, boards, stairs, rails, or connections.
Fence Installation
Installs an fence system with posts, panels or boards, and included hardware.
Fence Repair
Repairs and adjusts fence or gate components.
Interlock Repair
Lifts, re-levels, and resets localized interlock pavers.
Roof Repair
Repairs localized roofing components and restores weather protection in the affected area.
Roof Maintenance
Inspects accessible roof areas and completes the preventive maintenance tasks.
Roof Snow Removal
Removes snow from roof areas using methods suited to the building and conditions.
Included scopeGeneral Repairs
12 items
General Repairs
Completes a defined group of minor, non-specialized repairs within the scope.
Furniture Assembly
Assembles and positions ready-to-assemble furniture according to its instructions.
TV & Picture Mounting
Locates suitable supports and securely mounts televisions, pictures, or similar wall-hung items.
Blind & Curtain Installation
Installs and adjusts blinds, curtain rods, or window-covering hardware.
Grab Bar Installation
Installs and securely anchors grab bars at prepared or suitable locations.
Weatherstripping Replacement
Removes failed weatherstripping and installs a replacement around an door or window.
Door Hardware Replacement
Removes existing door hardware and installs and adjusts replacement components.
Lock Installation
Installs and adjusts a lockset or deadbolt on a suitable door.
Caulking & Sealing
Removes failed sealant where included and applies new caulking at joints and transitions.
Minor Drywall Repair
Patches small drywall holes or localized damage and prepares the area for paint.
Minor Plumbing Repairs
Completes small repairs to accessible plumbing fixtures or connections.
Minor Electrical Repairs
Completes small repairs to accessible electrical devices or connections.
Questions
Before you begin
Detailed answers are here when you need them. Open a question to learn more.
What is included in this service?
Work can include Debris Removal, Drywall Repair, Ceiling Repair, Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, and Trim Painting. The final proposal confirms the selected services, quantities, site conditions, and any exclusions for your property.
How long does the work usually take?
A ready-to-start basic-to-standard scope typically takes 3–7 business days. Site conditions, selections, permits, inspections, weather, access, and approved changes can affect the schedule.
Can the work be coordinated with our listing date and staging?
Yes. We work backward from photography, staging, and listing dates, then identify which repairs and finish work can be completed reliably within the available window.
How is pricing calculated?
Pricing is built from the selected services using hourly, project-based, per-item, and per-square-foot rates, as applicable to the measured scope. Design-dependent or concealed work may require a custom quotation. The final proposal confirms quantities and approved choices.
Which improvements are worth completing before listing?
Priority usually goes to visible defects, basic function, unfinished repairs, neutral presentation, and issues likely to concern buyers or an inspector. The recommended list is shaped around condition, timing, and the likely value of the work.
Do you handle inspection-report repairs before a sale closes?
Selected repairs can be reviewed when the report, access, deadline, and required documentation are available. Regulated or concealed work may require specialist review and cannot always be completed within a short closing period.
Property readiness
Tell us the handoff date and current condition.
Share the vacancy or occupancy date, inspection findings, and the readiness standard you need.
We review the request before proposing work.
We’ll recommend the appropriate scope and next step.
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