Who decides
Unit turns are bought by the community manager; exterior repaints are capital projects approved by the owner and managed by the management company.
Where to focus
Communities with many units turn the most apartments each month. Rank managers by units in your area.
Vendor approval
Large management companies usually require a credentialing service, insurance certificates and a W-9 before a first job. See requirements for the top Texas managers.
Timing
Turn volume peaks in summer; exterior painting is scheduled in dry months.
Biggest single decisions in Texas
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Greystar | 241 | Compliance Depot (RealPage Vendor Credentialing) |
| Hamilton Valley Management, Inc | 100 | not yet verified |
| Alpha-Barnes Real Estate Services LLC | 87 | not yet verified |
| Megan Properties Management Inc | 62 | not yet verified |
| The Morgan Group | 52 | not yet verified |
| Integra-Peak Management Co. | 51 | not yet verified |
| Wedge Management, Inc. dba Prospera Property Management | 50 | not yet verified |
| Sunridge Management Group, Inc. | 46 | not yet verified |
| MAC Real Estate, LLC | 43 | not yet verified |
| RPM Living | 40 | not yet verified |
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Questions from painting and make-ready contractors
How do painting and make-ready contractors get contracts at Texas apartment communities and HOAs?
Unit turns are bought by the community manager; exterior repaints are capital projects approved by the owner and managed by the management company.
How many properties could a painting & make-ready company serve in Texas?
21,140 apartment communities, 15,745 HOAs (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do Texas properties buy painting & make-ready services?
Turn volume peaks in summer; exterior painting is scheduled in dry months.