Airbnb & Rental Maintenance in Miami, FL

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Gold Hands offers Airbnb and short-term rental maintenance in Miami, FL: between-guest repair calls, lock and smart-lock work, turnover punch lists, wear-and-tear fixes and pre-check-in walkthroughs across Miami-Dade and Broward. Service is same-day when you book in the morning: we prioritize between-guest calls, so tell us your checkout and check-in window. Recurring arrangements for multi-unit hosts are priced directly.

Gold Hands Miami is insured. Repair visits are quoted per job; recurring arrangements for hosts and property managers are priced directly.

What's included

This service covers the repair side of running a rental: the things that break, loosen, wear out or stop working between one guest and the next. We handle them so the unit is ready when your cleaners finish and before the next guest walks in. One-off repairs are priced per job from the photos you send.

Between-guest repair calls, same-day when you book in the morning
Door locks, deadbolts and smart locks: installs, replacements, battery changes and alignment fixes
Turnover punch lists left by your cleaner or co-host
TV mounting, loose wall brackets and cable management
Furniture repair and assembly: bed frames, dining chairs, sofa legs, patio furniture
Drywall dents, door-handle holes and paint touch-ups
Running toilets, dripping faucets, loose shower heads and worn caulk around tubs and showers
Towel bars, paper holders, curtain rods, blinds and closet doors that come off their track
Light fixtures, bulbs, ceiling fans and smoke detector battery changes
Sliding glass door rollers, balcony door latches and window screens
Pre-check-in walkthroughs with a written list of what was found and fixed
Recurring arrangements for multi-unit hosts and property managers, priced directly

How the process works

Most calls start with a text or WhatsApp message. Send photos of the problem, the unit address and building name, and your checkout and check-in times. That window shapes everything else.

If a part has to be ordered, such as a specific smart-lock model or a roller for an older sliding door, we say so up front and suggest a temporary fix so the unit can stay bookable.

Photos and a short description: we review them and reply with a written scope and price for the repair.
Access plan: lockbox, smart-lock code, front desk or building manager. We confirm how our technician gets in and who needs to be notified.
Timing around guests: we schedule inside the gap between checkout and check-in and coordinate with your cleaner so we are not working on top of each other.
The work: the technician completes the fix, tests it and photographs the result.
Walkthrough and report: you get photos and a short note on what was fixed, which parts were used, and anything that should be watched or handled by another trade.

How long it takes

Most between-guest repairs are short jobs. A lock swap, a loose TV mount, a running toilet or a patch-and-paint usually fits inside a normal turnover window. Longer punch lists, or anything that needs a part we have to order, can take a second visit. We tell you which kind of job you have from the photos, so you can decide whether to block the next night on your calendar or leave it open.

Book in the morning for same-day priority. Calls that come in later in the day are scheduled as soon as we can, and we tell you plainly if the fix will not fit before your next check-in.

Condos, HOAs and building rules in South Florida

Many short-term rental units in South Florida sit inside condo towers and gated communities, and the building sets the rules for contractors. Many associations ask for a certificate of insurance before any work, set working hours, and require a service-elevator reservation or a front-desk sign-in. Some also limit what can change on front doors and balconies, including the style of lock or keypad visible from the hallway.

Send us the building's contractor rules if you have them. We are insured, provide a certificate of insurance on request, and follow the front desk's process so your unit does not get a complaint from management.

Short-term rental rules themselves differ by city and by association. We do not advise on them; check with your city and your association before you list a unit or change how it is used.

Built for Miami's climate

Salt air and constant humidity wear a rental down faster than a home someone lives in full time. Doors are opened by strangers, the AC may be set back between stays, and nobody is there to notice a slow drip. We pick repairs and parts with that in mind.

Salt air corrodes lock cylinders, hinges, balcony hardware and towel bars; we replace them with stainless or coated hardware meant for coastal use.
Keypads on exterior doors face sun and spray; we recommend models rated for outdoor use and check their seals.
Humidity breaks down caulk in showers and around tubs; we cut out mildewed caulk and reseal with mildew-resistant products.
Bathroom exhaust fans that barely move air leave moisture behind; we test them and replace fans and covers.
Wood doors and cabinet fronts swell; we adjust hinges and strike plates so doors close and latch.
Sliding door tracks collect sand from the beach; we clean tracks and replace worn rollers.

Hurricane season and scheduling

Florida's hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and storms do not wait for checkout. We help hosts prepare between bookings so the unit is not left unready while it is occupied or empty.

When a storm is forecast, demand for this kind of work rises fast across the region. Hosts who handle storm prep early in the season are much easier to fit in than those who call once a watch is issued.

Checking shutter tracks, accordion shutters and panel hardware, and staging panels where they can be reached
Securing or bringing in balcony and patio furniture where the association asks for it
Checking door sweeps and thresholds on doors that take wind-driven rain
After a storm: a walkthrough with photos so you know whether the unit is ready for the next guest

What we don't do

We repair and maintain. Some problems belong to other trades or to the building, and we will say so instead of guessing.

Cleaning, laundry and linen service: your cleaning team handles those
Guest communication, check-in messages or listing management
AC repair and refrigerant work: call an HVAC contractor
Main sewer backups, water heater replacement or gas work: a plumbing contractor is the right call
Electrical panel problems, burning smells or sparking outlets: call an electrician right away
Pest control and mold remediation
Building-wide problems in condos, such as roofs, shared pipes and elevators: report them to the association

Who we work with

We work with hosts who own a single unit, co-hosts who manage units for owners, and property managers running several listings across different buildings. Typical areas include Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Brickell, Edgewater, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Hallandale Beach, along with the rest of Miami-Dade and Broward.

For hosts with several units, we set up a recurring arrangement: regular walkthroughs, one point of contact, and a running record of each unit's lock models, paint colors and fixture parts so repeat fixes go faster. Recurring arrangements are priced directly, based on the number of units and how often you want visits. Spanish-speaking staff are available.

Guest-ready between stays

Illustration: guest-ready short-term rental living room

Illustration: technician servicing a smart lock on a rental front door

Illustrative images — not photos of a specific Gold Hands project.

Recent work by our crew

Real before-and-after photos from Gold Hands jobs. Each caption says exactly what was done.

Before and after: kitchen faucet replaced on a white stone countertop

Before and after: large wall mirror installed above a double vanity

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Frequently asked questions

How fast can you come between guests?

Same-day when you book in the morning. We prioritize between-guest calls, so include your checkout time and your next check-in time when you message us. If the repair will not fit before the next guest arrives, we tell you right away and suggest a temporary solution so the unit stays safe and usable. Calls that come in later in the day are scheduled as soon as we can.

Do you need someone to let you in?

No, as long as there is a way in that your building allows: a lockbox, a smart-lock code or the front desk. Tell us how access works and whether the building needs our name in advance. Many hosts create a temporary smart-lock code just for our visit and delete it afterward, which keeps guest codes separate. We send photos when we arrive and when we leave.

Can you install or replace a smart lock?

Yes. We install and replace smart locks and keypad deadbolts, fix doors that no longer line up with the strike plate, and change batteries. Before you buy a lock, send us a photo of the door edge and the existing hardware so we can confirm the new model will fit. On condo doors, check whether your association limits what can be visible from the hallway.

Do you also clean the unit?

No. We do not offer cleaning, laundry or linen service, and we do not message your guests. We work alongside your cleaning team: cleaners often leave a punch list of loose fixtures, damaged items or things that stopped working, and we take care of that list. We are glad to coordinate timing with your cleaner so we are not both in the unit at once.

How is a recurring arrangement priced?

Recurring arrangements for multi-unit hosts and property managers are priced directly. The price depends on how many units you have, where they are, and how often you want walkthroughs. Send us the list of addresses and what you want covered, and we will reply with a written proposal. One-off repairs are priced per job from the photos you send.

What happens if you find something you cannot fix?

We tell you right away, with photos, and name the trade you need: an HVAC contractor for an AC that will not cool, for example, or the association for a leak coming from the unit above. If we can make things safe in the meantime, such as closing a supply valve under a leaking sink, we do that and note it in our report.

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Maintenance by city

Miami-Dade County

Broward County

Planning guide: Miami Airbnb Turnover Maintenance Checklist for Hosts