Most Maine owners of second homes, vacation homes, or as we like to call them in Maine “camps”  live more than an hour away. This makes it difficult to keep track and monitor the property as much as should be done. We also have a lot of “snowbirds”. We get it, we hate winter too! However, we will stay and look after your property while you are gone…Enjoy Florida!

Great question! Below is a checklist we will go through when we check on your property. We will send you, via email, an inspection report documenting the time we arrived, a breakdown of the below items and the time we leave. If there are any items that are worrisome, we will take pictures and include them with the emailed report.

Home Watch Checklist:

• Air Conditioner and Heater checked for property setting and operation (if applicable)
• Doors and windows checked to assure they are locked (we will also check for signs of forced entry, vandalism etc.
• Check for obvious signs of water leaks from interior sources (we will check under sinks, around toilets, visible plumbing pipes, fixtures etc.
• Ensure all smoke detectors are functioning properly
• Check for signs of water damage from exterior sources (we will check around windows, doors, basements, ceilings etc.)
• Check refrigerator (if left on, we will ensure its on and cooling, if off, we will check for mold or mildew)
• Check electrical panel for tripped breakers
• Plumbing traps will be filled if dry
• Fuel level checked
• Visual inspection for evidence of insects/rodents
• Exterior inspection for snow removal and or lawncare/landscaping needs
• Visual inspection from ground of rain gutters to ensure no leaf build up or ice dams
• Bring inside any mail, fliers, newspapers etc.