Home Watch Services in Port St. Lucie

Your home is checked, secured and reported on while you’re away. We visit on your schedule, inspect inside and out, and send you photos after every visit, so you’ll know about a small problem before it becomes an expensive one.

Why an Empty Florida Home Needs Regular Checks

An empty home in Florida doesn’t stay trouble-free for long. Heat and humidity mean a failed AC unit or a slow leak can lead to mold within days. Summer storms, pests and lawn growth all show up fast, and an obviously empty house can attract unwanted attention.

We own vacation homes here ourselves and have managed them from the other side of the Atlantic. Regular checks are how we sleep at night, and they’re how you can too.

Choose Your Level of Check

	Basic Check	Full Check	Security Check
Exterior walk-around (doors, windows, roof line, storm damage)	✓	✓	✓
Locks, gates and pool enclosure secure	✓	✓	✓
Interior walk-through for leaks, odors and pests	✓	✓
AC running and thermostat/humidity set correctly	✓	✓
Run taps, flush toilets, check water heater and under sinks		✓
Check ceilings, walls and windows for water stains		✓
Fridge, freezer and appliances working		✓
Collect mail and packages, remove flyers		✓	✓
Pool and lawn service verified as done		✓
Varied visit times to show the home is watched			✓
Written report with photos	✓	✓	✓

You can mix and match. For example, a monthly full check with weekly security drive-bys.

How Often We Visit

Choose weekly, every two weeks or monthly, or book one-off checks when you need them. Most owners of vacant homes choose weekly or fortnightly, particularly during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30), when we also offer storm preparation and post-storm checks. Some insurance policies also expect regular checks on unoccupied homes, so it’s worth checking yours.

When Something Needs Fixing

If a visit finds a problem, we tell you straight away with photos. With your approval, we arrange and supervise the repair using trusted local trades, so you don’t have to find a plumber from out of state or overseas.

Other services you can add:

• Key holding and letting in contractors or deliveries
• Storm preparation and post-storm inspection (see hurricane preparation)
• Home opening before you arrive: AC on, fridge stocked, beds made
• Home closing when you leave: shut-down checklist and security
• Pool, lawn and cleaning coordination

Who Uses Our Home Watch Service

• Seasonal residents and snowbirds who spend part of the year away
• Overseas owners, including UK and Canadian buyers on the Treasure Coast
• Vacation rental owners with gaps between bookings
• Investors with a property between tenants or under renovation
• Families looking after an inherited or empty home

Home Watch Across the Treasure Coast

We cover Port St. Lucie, Tradition, St. Lucie West, Fort Pierce, White City, Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, Palm City and Stuart. See all areas we serve.

Home Watch FAQs

What’s the difference between home watch and property management?

Home watch means visiting and inspecting an empty home and reporting on its condition. Property management usually also covers renting it out. We offer both, and you can use home watch on its own.

Do you need a key to my home?

For interior checks, yes. We keep keys or lockbox codes securely and only use them for agreed visits. Exterior-only security checks don’t need a key.

What happens if you find a problem?

We contact you the same day with photos and a recommended fix. With your approval, we arrange a trusted local tradesperson and supervise the work.

How will I receive my reports?

By email after every visit, with photos of anything worth noting.

Can you check my home after a hurricane?

Yes. Once it’s safe to travel, we inspect storm-affected homes as a priority and send a photo report you can use for insurance claims.

Get Peace of Mind While You’re Away

Tell us about your home and how long you’ll be away. We’ll recommend a check plan and send you a quote.