Home Watch

[Jgg7933]

Can anyone tell me what a home watch person watching over a snowbirds house does? Like, what do they check weekly, bi weekly etc and what is a good monthly price for such a service. Thanks in advance for your replies.

[njbchbum]

These sites should give you all of the info you need:

Cunningham's Complete Home Services - Home (http://www.cunninghamscompletehomeservices.com/)

http://letddoit.webs.com/

[asianthree]

Can anyone tell me what a home watch person watching over a snowbirds house does? Like, what do they check weekly, bi weekly etc and what is a good monthly price for such a service. Thanks in advance for your replies.

We use Charlene at village sitter. She is at our home every week, takes about an hour. Checks for leaks, looks for mold, runs the irrigation to look for problems. Runs disposal, flushes toilets, check windows for leaks. And so much more. Give her a call she is better than family taking care of your home. We had two other homewatch people that we let go befor Charlene 267) 481-0588. You will sleep better. Knowing that your home is well taken care of

[Bay Kid]

Peace of mind.

[lanabanana73]

We use Charlene at village sitter. She is at our home every week, takes about an hour. Checks for leaks, looks for mold, runs the irrigation to look for problems. Runs disposal, flushes toilets, check windows for leaks. And so much more. Give her a call she is better than family taking care of your home. We had two other homewatch people that we let go befor Charlene 267) 481-0588. You will sleep better. Knowing that your home is well taken care of

Absolutely agree!!

[tippyclubb]

We use Charlene at village sitter. She is at our home every week, takes about an hour. Checks for leaks, looks for mold, runs the irrigation to look for problems. Runs disposal, flushes toilets, check windows for leaks. And so much more. Give her a call she is better than family taking care of your home. We had two other homewatch people that we let go befor Charlene 267) 481-0588. You will sleep better. Knowing that your home is well taken care of


I agree. Charlene is the best and took care of her home like it was her own. She watched our home 14 months before we moved in and when we arrived everything was perfect. Can't say enough good about her.

[dewilson58]

We use Charlene at village sitter. She is at our home every week, takes about an hour. Checks for leaks, looks for mold, runs the irrigation to look for problems. Runs disposal, flushes toilets, check windows for leaks. And so much more. Give her a call she is better than family taking care of your home. We had two other homewatch people that we let go befor Charlene 267) 481-0588. You will sleep better. Knowing that your home is well taken care of

Charlene is the best.

[Fredman]

We use Charlene at village sitter. She is at our home every week, takes about an hour. Checks for leaks, looks for mold, runs the irrigation to look for problems. Runs disposal, flushes toilets, check windows for leaks. And so much more. Give her a call she is better than family taking care of your home. We had two other homewatch people that we let go befor Charlene 267) 481-0588. You will sleep better. Knowing that your home is well taken care of

Charlene does not go north of 466

[T-325]

I'll be down Saturday inspecting a house in the Spanish Springs area that I just put under agreement. Since I will not be doing more than a few visits for the next 1 - 2 years, I need to arrange Home Watch, Lawn Service and Pool maintenance.

House Watch
So Charlene does not go north of 466,
Redwitch is an option (Let Dee Do It 4U)
Cunningham's is an option

From other threads I have pulled a list together of service providers to contact:

Power Wash
Egners 352-728-8537
John@Kirl House Washing 352-348-9725
Josh Perry Pool and Power Wash 727-543-3824


Lawn
Deans 352-787-5300
Stellar
Oxford Lawn-Tom Obrien 352-446-3497
Falcone Lawn and Pest 352-689-0050
TLC Lawn 352-748-4142

Pool
T&D 532-326-0600
Sparkling Pool Service 352-633-2578

Anyone I should cross off the list or add on.

How about House insurance?

Thanks everyone

[Fraugoofy]

Cross stellar off for sure! They are now called Service Smart... stay away!

[Barefoot]

We've used Villages Watchdogs for home watch since 2007.

For lawn care and pest control, we use Falcon Lawn & Pest, a full-service company.

[jblum315]

Redwitch is definitely taking new customers (letdeedoit4u@yahoo.com)

[Biker B]

I have used Safe Home Watch for 6 years. Ed and Mary Edwards very reliable and are villagers. 352-603-5333

[kjb921]

We also have used Ed and Mary from Safe Home Watch for the past 3 years and couldn't be happier. 1-352-603-5333. Thanks Ken

[njbchbum]

I'll be down Saturday inspecting a house in the Spanish Springs area that I just put under agreement. Since I will not be doing more than a few visits for the next 1 - 2 years, I need to arrange Home Watch, Lawn Service and Pool maintenance.
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Here's a website I have found helpful when searching anything in TV:
VIRGINIA TRACE, THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA (http://www.virginiatrace.com/)

Big hat tip to the folks of Virginia Trace who maintain this site!

[Paperboy]

We have had Safe Home Watch (Ed & Mary Edwards) for the past 4 yrs.
They are the BEST, & CANNOT BE BEAT. Interview them & you will be impressed by them as we were.

[Epic Home Pros]

Check out our home watch program at Villageshomepros.com
Our home watch service includes:
Visual inspection of you home
Check for vandalism
Remove flyers,newspapers,packages
Retrieve mail
Check lawn maintenance, outdoor lighting, sprinkler system
Check for storm damage
Start stored vehicle
Maintain A/C settings
Check for plumbing leaks,pests,odors,mildew
Check refrigerator
Secure all entries and windows
Run faucets/flush toilets
Garbage disposal and dishwasher
Check breakers
Check smoke alarm batteries
Sweep entry
All for 50.00 per month. We are different than most home service companies. We are state licensed and fully insured. 352 551 3400

[Chellybean]

Check out our home watch program at Villageshomepros.com
Our home watch service includes:
Visual inspection of you home
Check for vandalism
Remove flyers,newspapers,packages
Retrieve mail
Check lawn maintenance, outdoor lighting, sprinkler system
Check for storm damage
Start stored vehicle
Maintain A/C settings
Check for plumbing leaks,pests,odors,mildew
Check refrigerator
Secure all entries and windows
Run faucets/flush toilets
Garbage disposal and dishwasher
Check breakers
Check smoke alarm batteries
Sweep entry
All for 50.00 per month. We are different than most home service companies. We are state licensed and fully insured. 352 551 3400

Glad to see you are state licensed and Insured.
Some of these home watch services are NOT licensed and insured that claim to live in the villages.

[T-325]

Thank you for you replies... looking forward to my visit tomorrow!

[looneycat]

Glad to see you are state licensed and Insured.
Some of these home watch services are NOT licensed and insured that claim to live in the villages.

just wondering what kind of license that is.

[stiles53]

what is the average rate for house watch??

[Norcoose10]

Charlene is great!!

[redwitch]

what is the average rate for house watch??

Between $35-50. Just make sure you know what the charge is for additional services such as waiting time for deliveries, battery replacement, checking mail, taking golf cart out, etc.

[HoosierPa]

We have had a very positive experience with Cunningham Home Services. They watch our home, coordinate keys etc with Tenants, provide Handyman service, meet contractors, house cleaning and also rent golf carts. I would highly recommend Don and BK !

[Baltimore Guy]

Try SAFE HOME WATCH they have a web site and they advertise on Talk of the villages.