Unit turnovers
Paint-outs, floors, trim and punch lists. Built for landlords and property managers who need it rent-ready.
General contracting · Handyman · Chicago
From demo to drywall — we nail it.
Paint, floors, kitchens, stairwells, fences and the punch list nobody else wants. Larry Nelson, CEO, answers the phone and walks every finish.
Owner on the jobLarry walks the estimate and the finish
Free estimatesOn-site walk-through, written number
Instant ballparkPrice range in 30 seconds, below
Chicago + west burbsAustin, Oak Park, Berwyn, Cicero & more
Featured project
Full unit turnover, Chicago
One building, top to bottom. Fresh paint in every room, refinished hardwood, new LVP through the stairwell and landings, and a finished kitchen. Every photo below is from the real job.
Front room · refinished hardwood & paintScope of work
Turned over and ready to rent
The kind of job property owners call us for: take a tired unit and hand back keys to something they're proud to list.
- Walls, ceilings and trim painted throughout
- Hardwood floors refinished to a high-gloss coat
- LVP installed on stair landings and back rooms
- Kitchen: shaker cabinets, counters, tile-look flooring, appliances set
- Stairwell and treads painted, rails and brick included
- Doors, casing and base trim cleaned up and finished
Case studies
More jobs, start to finish
Each project page has the scope and every photo from the job.
The finish
Room by room
Real photos from finished jobs. No stock photos, no renderings.
Instant ballpark
What's my job going to run?
Pick the job, set the size, get a range in seconds. Like the number? Send it to Larry and he'll come confirm it on paper, free.
Start to finish
Before, during & after
Every job, from the first photo to the last. Swipe through, tap a photo to see it full size, or open the full write-up.
On the job
The name on the shirt shows up
Roof lines, ladders, fence runs and ceiling lines. Larry and the crew in the field.
Completed work
The gallery
Tap any photo to see it full size.
Our mission
Building trust through quality craftsmanship.
Nailed by Nelson is a full-service general contracting firm serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We deliver dependable, high-quality construction and repair services built on transparency, craftsmanship, and respect for our clients' time and property. From residential renovations to property turnovers for management companies, our commitment is simple: clear communication, honest pricing, and work completed to the highest standard, the first time.
Single point of contactEvery project is managed directly by ownership, ensuring accountability from estimate to completion.
Transparent pricingEvery client receives a detailed written estimate. The price on paper is the price you pay, with no hidden costs.
Quality guaranteedEvery project concludes with a client walkthrough to ensure the work meets our standard and yours.
General contracting
The bigger jobs
Full rooms, full units and outside work, priced as a written number after a walk-through.
Hardwood & LVP
Sand and refinish, new LVP, base and shoe, and clean transitions between rooms.
Kitchens
Cabinets, counters, sinks, tile-look flooring and appliance set.
Stairs & stairwells
Treads, rails, brick and landings. The dark stairwells nobody else wants to touch.
Painting & windows
Interior and exterior paint, window resets and trim, including high work off the roof.
Fencing & outside
New runs, post-and-concrete sets, board replacement, mailboxes and haul-away.
Handyman
The list that never ends
Punch-list work is hourly or a two-hour block. Send the list and we'll knock it out.
Hang & mount
TVs, shelves, rods, pictures, mailboxes.
Doors & hardware
Sticking doors, locksets, cabinets, weatherstrip.
Walls & finish
Patches, nail pops, touch-up paint, caulk.
Light plumbing
Faucets, showerheads, flappers, basic clogs.
Light electrical
Like-for-like outlets, switches, fixtures.
Outside
Gutters, fence posts, gates, deck boards.
Landlords & property managers
Your own job portal. Every unit, every photo.
Send us turnovers and track them without chasing texts. Each manager gets a private portal link.
- Live status on every unit: scheduled, in progress, punch list, done
- Finished photos for each unit, ready for your listing
- Request the next turnover in one tap, with photos
- One number for all of it: Larry's
How it works
Three steps. One number.
- Text photosSend a few pictures and the address to (773) 886-5612. Photos save a second trip.
- Walk-through & written numberLarry walks the job and puts the price on paper before anything starts.
- We work, you walk itWe do the work, haul the mess, and walk the finish with you.
Larry NelsonCEO
Meet the owner
Larry Nelson
Nailed by Nelson LLC, Chicago 60644. Estimates, crews and punch-out all run through one number: his.
"Work shirt on the job. Suit when the contract needs a signature."
At Nailed by Nelson, we believe your home deserves the same care we'd give our own. As your general contractor and handyman, we handle it all, from the big renovations down to the small repairs most crews won't touch: painting, flooring, drywall, kitchens, fences and unit turnovers. One honest crew, one phone call, and work that's done right the first time. From demo to drywall, we nail it.
Service area
Chicago and the west suburbs
Based on Chicago's West Side (60644). Not on the list? Text us, we probably still come out.
- Chicago
- Austin
- Oak Park
- Forest Park
- Bellwood
- Westchester
- Norridge
- La Grange Park
- Maywood
- Berwyn
- Cicero
Careers
Join the Nailed by Nelson crew
We're growing and hiring across the trades, from handyman work to full general contracting. Two ways to work with us:
Subcontractors
Independent trades & small crews
You run your own operation with your own tools. Get on our vetted list for jobs across Chicago and the west suburbs.
- Residential and rental-property work
- Clear scopes, written up before you start
- One point of contact: Larry
W-2 employees
Join the crew on payroll
Work as part of the team on real jobs: turnovers, paint-outs, floors, kitchens and repairs. Experienced tradespeople and hard workers ready to learn are both welcome.
- Hands-on work across many trades
- Learn on the job alongside experienced pros
- Chicago and west suburbs job sites
We hire for: Painting · Drywall · Hardwood & LVP flooring · Carpentry & trim · Kitchens & cabinets · Fencing · Doors & windows · Light plumbing · Light electrical · Demolition & haul-away · General labor
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FAQ
Before you call
Who am I talking to?
Larry Nelson, CEO. Same number for the walk and the finish: (773) 886-5612.
Are estimates free?
Yes. On-site walk-throughs are free. Texting photos first helps us come prepared.
Do I need to be home?
For the walk-through, yes, or send a key or lockbox code.
Handyman vs. contracting: how is it priced?
Punch-list work is hourly or a two-hour block. Full rooms, floors, fences and paint-outs get a written number after we see it.
Do you work with landlords and property managers?
Yes. Unit turnovers, paint-outs, floors and punch lists between tenants are a big part of what we do. Managers get a private portal with status and photos for every unit.
How close is the ballpark tool to the real price?
It's built from typical jobs. Your real number depends on what Larry sees on the walk-through: prep, repairs, access, materials. He puts it on paper before anything starts.
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