Pulaski County · Little Rock–North Little Rock · Unit turns, value-add & amenities
Apartment Renovation Contractor in Little Rock, AR
Arkansas is the third state we build in, and Little Rock is where most of our Arkansas multifamily work sits. It is a smaller market with modest rents, an older core inventory, and licensing requirements that catch out-of-state contractors more often than any other jurisdiction we work in.
What Apartment Renovation Costs in Little Rock
Per-unit ranges at 2026 pricing. Most Little Rock projects land in the standard unit turn band. Where a specific project falls depends on unit size, the condition of plumbing and electrical behind the walls, and how much of the scope requires a permit.
| Scope | Per unit | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard unit turnmost common here | $1,500–$4,000 | Paint, flooring, appliance swap-out, hardware, punch and make-ready cleaning. |
| Light value-add | $5,000–$12,000 | Resurfaced or replaced counters, cabinet fronts, lighting and plumbing fixtures, flooring throughout. |
| Full classic-to-premium | $12,000–$25,000 | New cabinets and counters, full appliance package, flooring, lighting, fixtures, and often a reconfigured kitchen or bath. |
These per-unit ranges are typical of the Texas multifamily market, not averages from our own completed jobs. Use them as an order-of-magnitude guide; a walk of your actual units replaces them with a fixed number.
What Makes Little Rock Different
Renovation scope is not portable between markets. Building stock, permitting and weather all change what the right scope is, and these are the factors that drive it in Little Rock.
The building stock
Predominantly 1960s–80s garden walk-ups through midtown and southwest Little Rock, with newer product concentrated along the Chenal corridor in west Little Rock. The older inventory is generally modest in unit size and finish, and system condition varies widely.
Why owners renovate here
Little Rock rents are among the most affordable in the region, so value-add returns depend on tight cost control and on occupancy rather than premium. Much of the demand is workforce housing, where durability and operating cost matter more than finish level.
Permitting in Little Rock
Permits are issued through the City of Little Rock Planning and Development department, with North Little Rock permitting separately as its own city. Arkansas also regulates contractor licensing at state level, which is a genuine gate — an unlicensed out-of-state contractor cannot legally perform the work, regardless of what a local permit office issues.
Weather and code drivers
Arkansas carries severe thunderstorm, hail and tornado exposure along with higher humidity than Texas or Oklahoma. Moisture detailing, ventilation and mould-resistant assemblies matter more here, and ice storms periodically drive tree-fall and roof damage.
Little Rock Submarkets We Work In
We work throughout Little Rock and Pulaski County. These are the submarkets where most of the renovation-grade multifamily stock sits.
- West Little Rock
- Midtown / Hillcrest edge
- North Little Rock
- Southwest Little Rock
- Chenal corridor
- Riverdale
Little Rock is a mobilised market roughly five hours from Richardson.
What We Are Called In To Do
The scopes Little Rock owners and asset managers bring us most often.
- Cost-controlled workforce housing value-add
- Moisture and ventilation detailing for humid conditions
- Storm and hail restoration
- Portfolio unit turn programs
Every scope here is part of our multifamily renovation services.
200+
Communities renovated
Across TX, OK & AR
12,000+
Units completed
Since 2007
98.4%
On-time delivery
Across multifamily projects
Zero
Resident displacement
Phased rotation, every job
Little Rock Multifamily Renovation Questions
We hold Arkansas Residential Builder License No. 0465660226, which covers single-family residential work; Arkansas licenses commercial contracting separately, and the residential license does not cover apartment properties. Ask us to confirm licensing for your specific property before you contract. This matters more in Arkansas than in most states, because contractor licensing is regulated at state level and an unlicensed out-of-state contractor cannot legally perform the work regardless of what a local permit office is willing to issue. It is worth confirming license status for any contractor bidding Arkansas work.
Standard make-ready turns run about $1,500–$4,000 per unit, which covers a large share of Little Rock work. Light value-add packages run $5,000–$12,000 and a full classic-to-premium interior $12,000–$25,000, though the full band is difficult to justify against Little Rock rents. Returns here depend on cost control and occupancy rather than rent premium.
Yes. North Little Rock is its own city with its own permitting, separate from City of Little Rock Planning and Development. A portfolio spanning both sides of the river needs filings in each. That is a common source of schedule surprise for owners who assume one metro means one authority.
It makes moisture detailing a durability issue rather than a refinement. Ventilation in kitchens and baths, moisture-resistant assemblies in wet areas, and proper envelope detailing all carry more weight in Arkansas than in North Texas. Skipping them tends to reappear as mould remediation and repeat repairs within a few years, which costs more than doing it once.
Certifications & Licenses
Certified for Little Rock Apartment Communities
Apartment work carries obligations a commercial shell does not: lead-safe rules on older product, residents beside the work, and owners and lenders who need a documented, bonded contractor. These are the certifications and licenses behind every UTS BuildPros multifamily project, and most of them can be checked independently.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
EPA renovation firm certification NAT-F268417-1 under 40 CFR 745.89, covering all EPA-administered states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Required for paid work that disturbs paint in housing built before 1978.
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EPA firm certification LBP-F268417-1 under 40 CFR 745.226 for lead-based paint activities, the separate certification that covers inspection, risk assessment and abatement work.
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Our Division President is an EPA RRP Certified Renovator (R-I-99273-24-03031, valid to September 2029) and holds the Oklahoma DEQ-accredited Renovator certification.
PMP-Certified Program Management
Our Division President holds the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, No. 3915815, the standard behind our schedules, change control and reporting.
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UTS LLC dba UTS BuildPros holds Oklahoma City residential building contractor license CR-37328-L, renewed and current. In Texas, work is permitted through each local building authority.
Lead Inspector Training
Our Division President completed Lead Inspector Initial training under the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rules through AEHS, a Texas DSHS-accredited lead training provider, in November 2024, so the lead questions on older buildings are understood before the first surface is disturbed.
Arkansas Residential Builder License
Arkansas Residential Builder License No. 0465660226, issued by the State of Arkansas and current.
OSHA 30-Hour Supervisors
Field supervisors hold OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach training and site workers OSHA 10-Hour at minimum, which matters on a property where residents walk past the work every day.
ISNetworld A-Rated, EMR 0.81
Prequalified and A-rated through ISNetworld, with an Experience Modification Rate of 0.81 for 2026 (0.59 in 2025, 0.70 in 2024). Safety programs and training records are verified by a third party, not self-reported.
Bonded to $10 Million Per Project
Bid, performance and payment bonds up to $10,000,000 on a single project and $25,000,000 aggregate through an A-rated surety.
Industry Memberships
Member of the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association, Dallas Builders Association and Apartment Association of Greater Dallas.
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Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. Veteran-owned since 2022, with roots as Complete Install Services since 2007.
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Send the unit count, the vintage and what you are trying to achieve on rent. A project manager walks the property and returns a scope and budget within one business day — not a form letter.