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Beyond Home Care, It's Home Peace.

Beyond Home Care, It's Home Peace.Beyond Home Care, It's Home Peace.Beyond Home Care, It's Home Peace.

Reliable Home Watch Services Ensuring Your

Property Stays Safe and Sound While You're Away

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Our Services

Home Watch is an essential service designed to give you peace of mind while you're away. Whether you travel often or live seasonally elsewhere, we conduct routine inspections to make sure your home stays safe, secure, and properly maintained in your absence. If any concerns arise, we catch and address them early — before they become costly problems.


Every visit follows a detailed checklist tailored to your property and any specific needs or requests you may have.

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Upon Arrival

  • Exterior check of grounds, landscape, pests, lawn, and sprinklers
  • Remove newspapers, flyers, check the mailbox
  • Visual check of outdoor light fixtures
  • Visual exterior check including roof (from the ground), screens, windows, AC units, fence
  • Turn water ON – "gingerly"
  • Enter the home and disarm the security system if appropriate

Interior Check

  • Check all windows and doors for damage and ensure they are locked
  • Visual check for signs of water damage, microbial growth, 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 the circuit breaker or on Vacation Mode when the water main is OFF. If there is a Recirculation Pump, that should be OFF. The 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 temperature and operation
  • Reset clocks after a power outage
  • Check circuit breaker panels
  • Check the garage (including trash) and make sure the door to the garage is locked

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Lanai and Pool Area

  • Check water level and condition of water
  • Check equipment and pool control panel
  • Check screen door, screening, and cage structure

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Departure

  • Final departure: "Look. Listen. Lock."
  • Enable security system, lock doors
  • Turn OFF the water supply

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Our Certifications

Certified HOME WATCH REPORTER
GRADUATE HOME WATCH ACADEMY
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  • Certified HOME WATCH REPORTER
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Lantern Tide Home Watch

Phone:
(239) 501-8859

Email: dane@lanterntidehomewatch.com

Business Hours: Mon – Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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