The Snowbird's Home-Watch Checklist Before You Head North

Before you leave

• Set the A/C to keep humidity in check (an empty, sealed Florida home grows mold fast without airflow).
• Shut off the main water supply, or at least to the washer and water heater, to prevent a burst-line flood.
• Clear the fridge and pantry of anything that spoils or attracts pests.
• Arrange ongoing pest control — bugs don't take the summer off.
• Unplug electronics and put a few lights on timers.
• Trim back trees and secure or store loose patio items before storm season.

The part most people forget

Hurricane season runs June through November — exactly when most snowbirds are gone. A locked-up house can hide a roof leak, A/C failure, or pest problem for months. That's what home watch is for: regular visits, a same-day photo report every time, and someone local who can act the moment something's wrong.

Because we're also a full repair team, if we spot a torn pool screen, storm debris, or a leak, we can fix it and send you the photos — you never have to manage a repair from a thousand miles away.