What does a home watch service do?

A home watch service visits your home on a schedule while you're away, checks for leaks, AC problems, storm damage, pests, and break-ins, and sends you a report with photos. Ours also handles repairs, since we're a handyman company.

How often should an empty Florida home be checked?

Weekly checks are recommended during the summer, when heat, humidity, and storms are at their worst. Some insurance policies also require periodic checks on unoccupied homes, so check your policy.

How much does snowbird home watch cost?

Home watch is priced per home based on size and visit frequency. Call (727) 591-3331 or request a quote online for a flat per-visit price.

Can you get the house ready before I come back?

Yes. Our pre-arrival visit sets the AC, turns on water and lights, checks everything works.

What happens after a hurricane or tropical storm?

Once it's safe, we check your home, photograph any damage, secure what we can, and send you a report you can use with your insurance company.

SNOWBIRD HOME WATCH

Snowbird & Seasonal Home Watch in Pinellas County, FL

Away for the summer? We check on your Florida home on a set schedule, send you photos after every visit, and fix problems before they turn into a disaster you come home to.

Set Up Home Watch Call (727) 591-3331

Florida home checked by a home watch handyman while owners are away

An empty Florida house is at risk every day it sits closed up. A failed AC means mold within days in our humidity. A slow leak under a sink can soak a floor for months. A summer storm can lift shingles or knock out power, and nobody notices until you get back.

Our Snowbird Home Watch plan means someone checks the house on a schedule while you're gone. The difference from a typical home watch service is that we're handymen: when we find a problem, we can usually fix it on the spot or come back the same week, instead of just calling you to report it.

Every Home Watch Visit Includes:

Exterior walk-around — roof line, doors, windows, lanai, screens

Check for signs of entry, damage, or pests

Verify AC is running and thermostat/humidity setting is correct

Check for leaks under every sink, toilet, and water heater

Run faucets and flush toilets to keep traps and seals wet

Check ceilings and walls for water stains or mold

Check the electrical panel for tripped breakers

Check the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry

Bring in packages, flyers, and door hangers

Time-stamped photo report sent after every visit

Post-storm check after named storms and major weather

Pre-arrival prep — AC down, lights on, fridge ready for your return

Plan Options

Every property is different, so each plan is priced to your home. Text us photos for a free phone estimate. In-person walkthroughs are a paid visit. Pick the visit schedule that fits — you can change it any time.

Every Other Week

2 visits per month

✓ Full checklist + photo report
✓ Post-storm checks
✓ Repairs quoted on the spot

Weekly

4 visits per month — recommended in summer

✓ Full checklist + photo report
✓ Post-storm checks
✓ Pre-arrival & departure prep

Season Package

Weekly visits, departure to return

✓ Close-up visit when you leave
✓ Weekly checks all season
✓ Open-up visit before you arrive

Why Seasonal Owners Choose Us

We fix, not just report — most home watch services call you with the problem. We're handymen, so we can take care of it.
Photo proof every visit — a dated report shows you exactly what we checked, which also helps with insurance.
Storm-season coverage — we check the house after named storms and major weather, not just on the schedule.
One local contact — Richard and our small crew — the same people every visit, not a rotating stranger.

Areas We Cover

Home watch is available across Pinellas County, with most seasonal homes in Seminole, Largo, Clearwater, Dunedin, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, and the beaches — Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, St. Pete Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, and Belleair Beach. See all service areas.

FAQ

Common Questions

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Leave Florida Without Worrying About the House

Call or text photos of the property for a free phone estimate. Most plans start within a week.

Set Up Home Watch Call (727) 591-3331

No long-term contract · Free phone estimates · Cancel any time