If your Florida home is only seasonal, or if you have rental properties in the greater Tampa Bay area, then having a professional home watch service is essential for you. Professional Home Watchers are as necessary as regular maintenance – like your pool and lawn services – while you are away. Homebody will keep up on your home, performing visual inspections of your property so that there are always eyes on it. Potential problems can arise at any time, and unfortunately the longer they go undetected, the worse they can become. We have a checklist curated for each visit, filled with all the most important details to catch. We create your personalized plan for your home’s care with your needs and special requests. Some of the top priorities for your home while you are away are, the plumbing, the electrical, HVAC, water leaks, signs of pests, pools and hot tubs, unlocked doors or windows, or anything out of place or needing further attention. We will provide you with photos so you can stay up to date on the state of your property. Furthermore, we also will perform tasks such as bringing mail and packages inside and meeting with contractors for you. As much as we don’t wish this on any of our clients, homes routinely have issues pop up that we catch before they cause further damage. Before you leave your home unattended, consider Homebody Home Watching Services of Tampa Bay to be your eyes and ears.
Every home, condo, town house, or building has completely different needs, which is why we are not able to provide you with a “standard fee.” We would love to chat with you and give you a quote based on exactly what you are needing from Homebody.
This is why we are here! Your home is our top priority while you are away. The first thing that we do when we detect an issue is do what we can to prevent and mitigate any more damage. We will immediately call you to let you know what is going on and to get further instructions. We will be sure that you are in the loop and able to make any decisions moving forward, however if we cannot get a hold of you, we will make the necessary calls to professionals to make sure that your home does not accrue more damage as in our contract.
Of course you can have neighbors, family, or friends check on your home, but there is a big difference between this and what we do at Homebody. Without the proper training and credentials, it is easy to miss potential issues in a home, plus we stick to a strict checklist and schedule so that nothing is missed along the way. It may save you money to ask someone to do you a favor, but what will happen should a disaster strike and they don’t catch it? Putting friendships into that situation can become risky – for your property and for the relationship. Even the most well-meaning and helpful friends and neighbors will not be as thorough as Homebody in their weekly inspections. Hiring a professional will bring you peace of mind, with your garage codes, front door keys, and everything in between, that does not have a price tag attached. Our philosophy is to treat our home inspections like you are watching over our shoulder or like you have a camera in every room. Anything we do would be exactly how we would act were you to be in the room beside us.
Most Homeowners and Condo Associations are now requiring that absentee owners have someone keep an eye on their vacant property – which is where we come in! With our reputation in Tampa Bay, we can ensure that your property will be taken care of with the most careful eye and detailed visits.