What we check on every visit
- Water
Under sinks, at the water heater, around the AC handler, looking for leaks and staining
- Air conditioning
Running, holding temperature, and draining as it should
- Doors and windows
All entry points confirmed secure
- Exterior walk
Roofline, screens, lanai, and yard checked for storm or pest damage
- Mail and packages
Collected so the property does not look empty
- Plants
Watered on the schedule you set
- Report
A note after every visit, with photos when something needs your attention
- Return prep
Water on, air set to a comfortable temperature, linens washed, home cleaned
8 items, checked off before the team leaves.
Why an empty Florida home needs watching
A lot of homeowner policies will not cover a home that has been unoccupied for over 30 days. It is worth reading yours before you head north. A slow supply line leak behind a wall for six weeks is a very different repair than one caught on the first visit.
Then there is the rest of it. Humidity with the air off, a failed AC drain line, a screen torn in a summer storm, a package sitting on the porch advertising that nobody is home. These are the things we catch.
Set the schedule you actually want
Some owners want weekly. Some want every two weeks. Some want us there the day after every named storm passes. We come as often as you need us to.
We can water your flowers, get the mail, and handle anything else you want added to the visit. Tell us the list and we run it.
Coming back for the season
Give us your arrival date. Before you land we turn on the water, get the air to a comfortable temperature, wash all the bed sheets, and clean the home so you walk into a house that smells lived in instead of closed up.
Owners who pair Home Check with our home cleaning schedule usually book the reopening clean at the same time they book the last summer visit.
Where we provide home check
Anything you need, just ask. Because it is not listed here does not mean we will not do it. If we cannot do it, we will find you someone who can.
Home Check questions
How often should a seasonal home be checked in Florida?
Every one to two weeks is the common schedule for an unoccupied Florida home, and many insurance policies expect regular checks. Weekly is worth it during hurricane season and for homes with older plumbing or AC.
Will my insurance cover a home that sits empty?
Many homeowner policies limit or exclude coverage once a home has been unoccupied for more than 30 days. Check the vacancy clause in your specific policy. Documented regular checks are one of the things carriers look for.
Do you send a report after each visit?
Yes. You get a note after every visit, and photos whenever there is something you need to see. You will know what we found before you have to ask.
Can you get the house ready before we come back?
Yes. We turn on the water, set the air to a comfortable temperature, wash the bed linens, and clean the home so it is ready the day you arrive. Give us your return date and we work backward from it.
Do you check homes on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key?
Yes. Barrier island properties are a large part of our house watch work, along with Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, and Siesta Key.
Our other services
- Home Cleaning ServicesWeekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or one-time cleaning for houses and condos. We bring every supply.
- Vacation Rental Cleaning ServicesTurn-key turnovers between guests on Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and the mainland. No contract required.
- Office Cleaning ServicesTailored plans for small offices, from a basic clean to a detail clean that includes every monitor.
- Errand ServicesGrocery runs, pharmacy pickups, dry cleaning, post office trips, and donation drop-offs. The half of the name people forget.
- Waiting ServicesWe wait at your property for the delivery, the repair tech, or the inspection so you do not have to take the day off.