Turnover painting that hits the lease date.
The blocks around School of Mines turn over on a tight academic calendar. Miss the window and the unit sits empty.
Quick answer
Bighorn Painting provides rental turnover painting in Golden, Colorado for landlords, property managers and investors, including full-unit repaints between leases, patching and repairs, and durable washable finishes chosen for turnover cycles. Golden's School of Mines rental market concentrates turnover into a narrow window each summer, so booking ahead matters more here than in most markets. We are fully insured, carry over 20 years of experience, and back every project with a 5-year workmanship warranty. Call 720-912-4676 for a free written estimate.
When homeowners call us about this
Between academic leases
Full-unit repaints completed in the window between move-out and move-in.
The summer crunch
Mines turnover compresses into a few weeks. The calendar fills, and early booking is the whole game.
Standardized colors
One color and sheen across a portfolio makes future touch-ups fast and cheap.
Durable finishes
Washable eggshell and satin stand up to cleaning far better than builder flat.
Damage repair
Anchor holes, dings, crayon, smoke staining and the occasional surprise.
Short-term rentals
Golden's visitor traffic supports a real STR market, and those units need a faster refresh cycle.
The same five steps on every project
Free written estimate
We walk the project or price it from your photos, then put the scope, products and schedule in writing with the discount applied.
Colors and approvals
Samples tested on your own surfaces, and any HOA submission handled before scheduling.
Protect and prepare
Covering, washing, scraping, sanding, filling, caulking and priming, depending on the surfaces involved.
Paint the project
Coatings applied in the right conditions, with daily cleanup, on a schedule you can plan around.
Walk it and warranty it
You inspect the work with us, we correct anything you flag, then five years of written workmanship coverage.
Get a real number for your Golden project
Free written estimates, 25% off labor on projects booked by October 31, 2026.
Student Rentals and Turnovers questions from Golden homeowners
How fast can you turn a unit?
Most standard units are a one to three day repaint depending on size and repairs. Tell us the move-in date and we will tell you honestly whether we can hit it.
Can you handle the Mines summer turnover?
Yes, and it needs to be booked well ahead. Golden's academic lease cycle concentrates an enormous amount of turnover work into a few weeks.
Do you work with property managers?
Yes, including recurring turnover work, standardized color specifications and consolidated invoicing per property.
What finish holds up best in a student rental?
A washable eggshell or satin on walls and semi-gloss on trim and doors. Flat builder paint marks easily and cannot be cleaned.
Do you paint short-term rentals?
Yes. STR units photograph constantly and get hard use, so durable finishes and quick scheduling between bookings both matter.
Can you match the existing color?
Yes. We can match from a chip or an existing surface, and we recommend recording the formula so future turnovers are simple.
Get your free painting quote
Tell the hotline what you need. You get a written quote, no pressure and no obligation.
Name and number is all it takes to start.