Premier Home Watch Services in SWFL
Home Watch Services
At Premier Home Watch SWFL, we understand that your home is a valuable investment that deserves the best care, whether you're enjoying a sunny retreat or a snowy getaway. Our specialized services, including hurricane home watch in Cape Coral and snowbird home watch in Fort Myers, ensure your property remains safe and secure year-round. With our vacation home monitoring in Cape Coral, you can have peace of mind knowing that we're just around the corner. Searching for reliable home watch services near you? Look no further—let us safeguard your home while you focus on what truly matters.
We recommend weekly home visits, with bi-weekly visits being an acceptable alternative. There are numerous issues that can arise in your home during your absence. In our tropical climate, mold can develop in just 72 hours under the right conditions!
We tailor our checklists to meet the specific needs of each client’s home, but below you will find the essential items that apply to any visit.
Upon Arrival
- Exterior check of grounds, landscape, pests, lawn and sprinklers
- Remove newspapers, flyers, check mailbox
- Visual check of outdoor light fixtures
- Visual exterior check including roof (from ground), screens, windows, AC units, fence
- Turn water ON – “gingerly”
- Enter home, disarm security system, if appropriate
- Check all windows and doors for damage and ensure they are locked
- Visual check for signs of water damage, mold and mildew
- Cycle the water: brush and flush toilets, run water in sinks (including garbage disposal), tubs and showers
- Short cycle dishwasher and washer
- Check the water heater – it should be turned OFF at circuit breaker, or on Vacation Mode, when water main is OFF. If there is a Circulator Pump, that should be OFF. Procedure varies by type of equipment
- Check for signs of insects, pests and rodents
- Check closets, pantry and storage cabinets
- Verify AC and humidistat settings; adjust as necessary
- Check refrigerator, freezers and wine coolers for proper temp and operation
- Reset clocks after power outage
- Check circuit breaker panels
- Check garage (including trash) and make sure door to garage is locked
- Check water level and condition of water
- Check equipment and pool control panel
- Check screen door, screening and cage structure
- Final departure: “Look. Listen. Lock.”
- Enable security system, lock doors
- Turn OFF water supply
