Former tenants keep remotes and know the keypad code. Few landlords think to clear them at turnover.
Garage door play · Landlords
Garage door service for landlords who own rentals across town.
Single-family rentals have garages, and every tenant turnover means old remotes, old codes, and a door nobody checked. Spur finds rental homes with garages owned by someone who lives elsewhere, mails the owner directly, and offers what landlords want: turnover resets, flat-rate repairs, and one invoice for every property.
Free forever plan · No card · 20 property searches a month
USPSFirst-Class
Richard Moss8807 Six Forks RdRaleigh, NC 27615Scan for landlord pricing
Richard M. scanned your landlord card · 20 min ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
Owner's addresscards go where the landlord lives, not to the tenant
Turnover resetsclear old codes and remotes between tenants
One invoicefor every property, with photos of the work
The problem
Rental garage doors get ignored until a tenant calls about a broken one.
A broken spring means a tenant who can't get to work and a landlord who has to find a company fast, usually at emergency rates.
The landlord doesn't live at the property, so local marketing at the house never reaches the person who pays.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from a scattered rental list to a landlord account.
app.usespur.com
See it in Spur
A landlord list in Spur
Sample North Raleigh rental homes with attached garages, owned by people who live elsewhere. Names are partly masked.
Zips 27615 + 27614Non-owner-occupiedAttached garageSingle-familyIncludes LLC owners
- Richard M.2108 Brentwood RdRental · owner in North Raleigh4 rentals nearby
- Oak City Homes LLC8516 Hounds Ear CtRental · owner in Durham9 rentals
- Lin & Paul C.1611 Lake Lynn DrRental · owners in CharlotteAccidental landlord
- Pinecrest Rentals LLC9205 Bayleaf DrRental · owner in Cary6 rentals
- Ellen V.3014 Wakefield Pines DrRental · owner in WilmingtonOwned 11 yrs
AI draft for Richard M. · 2108 Brentwood Rd and 3 more
Hi Richard,
Our records show you own four rental homes with garages in North Raleigh, including the one on Brentwood Road.
Every time a tenant moves out, their garage remotes and keypad code usually still work. We offer a $59 turnover reset for landlords: we clear every old remote and code, program new ones for the next tenant, test the auto-reverse, and check the springs and cables. You get photos and a short report.
Repairs are flat-rate, and all of your properties go on one monthly invoice. Scan the code for landlord pricing.
Jeff Cardwell · Cardinal Garage Door Service · (919) 555-0161
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
How to win landlords as garage door customers
Single-family rentals are a large and growing part of many suburban markets, and most of them have garages. Landlords need garage door work like any other owner, but they need it in a particular way: predictable pricing, fast response when a tenant is stuck, and minimal involvement on their part. A garage door company that offers that becomes a long-term vendor, not a one-time call.
Start with the turnover. Every time a tenant moves out, their remotes and keypad code usually still work. Clearing the opener's memory and programming new ones for the next tenant is quick, inexpensive, and useful, and many landlords simply haven't thought about it. A flat-price turnover reset that includes a safety check is an easy first job.
Reach the owner, not the property. Door hangers at a rental reach the tenant. Property tax records list the owner's mailing address, and Spur mails it there. Many rentals are owned by LLCs; Spur adds names behind many of them so the card can go to a person.
Prioritize portfolio owners. Landlords with several rentals in your area are worth far more than single-property owners, because one relationship covers every home. Spur flags owners with multiple properties, so your card can mention all of them and pitch a portfolio account with one invoice.
Keep safety practical. Rental doors with no auto-reverse or with disabled sensors are a real liability concern for landlords. A short note that every visit includes a safety test is helpful. Don't present yourself as an inspector or tell landlords what the law requires of them unless you're certain for their jurisdiction.
Offer flat-rate repairs and photo reports. Landlords who live elsewhere can't see the work. Photos after each visit and pricing they know in advance remove most of the friction of hiring a new vendor.
6×+return on a year of Spur Team from two portfolio landlords
One portfolio landlord can fill a week of work.
- Spur Team: $49/mo billed annually = $588/yr
- 500 postcards on Team at $0.94 each = $470
- 2 landlords × 8 rentals: 16 turnover resets (~$950) + repairs and openers (~$5,500) ≈ $6,450
Example math. Turnover rates, pricing, and repair needs vary. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual way to reach landlords
What you needThe usual waySpur
Mailed to the owner's home addressDoor hanger the tenant throws away✓ Built in
Names behind many LLC owners"Current Resident"✓ Built in
Owners with several rentals flaggedOne property at a time✓ Built in
Turnover reset and flat-rate offerGeneric coupon✓ Built in
Scan alerts with every property listedNo response tracking✓ Built in
Landlord Marketing by the numbers
Why landlords need a garage door vendor
1993
auto-reverse became required on residential openers; older rental units may lack it entirely
Monthly
testing of the auto-reverse feature is what door industry safety guidance recommends
6×+
return on a year of Spur Team from two portfolio landlords
FAQ
Landlord garage door questions
Should landlords change garage door codes between tenants?
Yes. Former tenants often keep remotes and know the keypad code. Clearing the opener's memory and programming new codes at each turnover takes a few minutes.
How do I find landlords who own homes with garages?
Filter for non-owner-occupied single-family homes with attached garages, including LLC owners. Spur pulls the owner's mailing address from the tax record.
What do landlords want from a garage door company?
Predictable flat-rate pricing, quick response when a tenant is stuck, photos of the work, and one invoice for all of their properties.
Can Spur find the people behind LLC-owned rentals?
Often, yes. Spur adds names behind many LLC owners and flags owners with several properties in your area.
Keep exploring
Related plays and guides
Start in minutes. No card required.
Become the garage door company every landlord in town calls.
Find rental homes with garages and out-of-town owners, and mail a turnover reset offer to where they live. Free to start.
Find rental owners with garages — freeFree forever plan · No card · 20 property searches a month
Prefer a walkthrough? Book a demo