Home watch inspection of a Coeur d'Alene estate exterior at golden hour
Estate Plans · Home Watch

Home Watch: Scheduled Check-Ins, Without the Commitment

$125–$295/month

Exterior-only $125 · Full interior + exterior $295 · Month to month, no onboarding fee

The Home Watch plan is the simplest way to know your property is being looked at by a licensed contractor, on a schedule, with proof. It is built for snowbirds, vacation homeowners, and anyone who wants trained eyes on the house before committing to full estate management.

What’s included

Everything the Home Watch Plan Covers

Bi-Weekly Walkthroughs

Every other week, on a set rhythm. Exterior-only covers a 15-point check of windows, roofline, irrigation, fencing, gates and grounds. Full interior + exterior adds a 30-point pass through HVAC, water heaters, sump pumps, alarm panels, visible plumbing, and every room.

Timestamped Photo Reports

Each visit produces a photo-documented summary delivered to you within 24 hours, so you see what we saw, when we saw it.

Storm & Emergency Contact

If we find storm damage, intrusion signs, or an urgent condition, you get a call immediately. If you are unreachable and damage is imminent, we take protective action, such as shutting off water, and document everything.

Key Holding (Interior Plan)

Secure key or lockbox access held under our privacy protocol, so vendors and emergency access never depend on a neighbor.

In practice

What a Month Looks Like

  1. Onboarding visit

    We walk the property with you (or your instructions), photograph baseline condition, confirm access, and note the systems that matter most for your house.

  2. Visit one

    Full checklist walkthrough. Photos taken at the same reference points each time so changes are obvious.

  3. Report within 24 hours

    A short written summary with photos: what was checked, what was normal, anything to watch.

  4. Visit two & month-end

    Second walkthrough, second report. Any recommended follow-up (a gutter, a filter, a leaking hose bib) is priced for your approval; nothing is done without a yes.

Home watch inspection of a Coeur d'Alene estate exterior at golden hour

Ideal for

  • Snowbirds away for the winter
  • Vacation homes used a few weeks a year
  • Owners who want proof of condition, not just a neighbor’s glance
  • Properties without staff, before stepping up to full estate care
Item by item

The Home Watch Checklist

This is the same checklist that appears in your service agreement, so what you read here is what you sign and what you get.

Exterior checklist (both plans)

Interior checklist (Full plan)

Through the year

A North Idaho Property Calendar

Home Watch observes and reports on each of these; the work itself is quoted for your approval or handled inside an Evergreen or Heritage plan.

Mar – May

Spring

  • Irrigation and hose bibs turned on and checked
  • Dock, lift and shore station reset as the water comes up
  • Gutters, drainage and grading after snowmelt
  • Roof, siding and deck inspection for winter damage
  • Wildfire defensible-space walk on timbered lots
Jun – Aug

Summer

  • Arrival and departure prep around your visits
  • Storm checks after wind events
  • Irrigation adjustments and landscape vendor oversight
  • Boat and dock upkeep, guest readiness
  • HVAC cooling check and filters
Sep – Nov

Fall

  • Drawdown prep: docks and lifts adjusted or pulled
  • Irrigation blow-out and hose bibs drained
  • Furnace service, filters, heat verification
  • Gutters cleared after leaf drop
  • Exterior furniture, grills and canopies stored
Dec – Feb

Winter

  • Freeze checks: heat holding setpoint, pipes and crawlspaces
  • Snow load on roofs, decks and canopies monitored
  • Entries, paths and vents kept clear
  • Generator and outage checks
  • Holiday and guest arrival coordination
What you receive

A Sample Home Watch Report

Every report is short, photographed and specific. You should be able to read it on your phone in two minutes and know exactly what happened at your property and what, if anything, needs your decision.

Illustrative example. Details, hours and dollar figures vary by property.

Special Care Estates · Home Watch ReportSample
VisitTuesday, Oct 6 · 10:40 am · 38 min on site
ExteriorNormal — gutters clear, no storm damage, gate closing properly
InteriorWatch — slight moisture under kitchen sink at supply valve; photographed, dry towel placed, recommend plumber (est. $125–$180)
Heat62°F holding setpoint; furnace cycling normally
Photos26 attached, same reference points as Sep 22
Next visitTuesday, Oct 20
Hours, rates & terms

Home Watch at a Glance

Visit cadenceBi-weekly (every other week)
Monthly fee$125 exterior-only · $295 full interior + exterior
CommitmentMonth to month. No initial term, no onboarding fee. 30 days’ notice to cancel or pause.
Included labor hoursNone. Repairs and maintenance are quoted and billed at $125/hr with your approval.
ConciergeAvailable on request at $150/hr
Estate dashboardOptional HomeZada dashboard upgrade, $95/month
Emergency responseEmergency contact and protective action on every visit; vendor dispatch coordinated with your approval

All plans include emergency coordination and secure handling of access under our privacy protocol. Walkthroughs are visual, non-invasive checks by a licensed contractor and are not inspections under Idaho licensing law. Full terms are set out in the Estate Stewardship Agreement you sign at onboarding.

Optional Add-Ons

Questions

Home Watch FAQ

Is this a home inspection?

No. Walkthroughs are visual, non-invasive checks of accessible areas by a licensed contractor. They are not inspections under Idaho licensing law and do not include structural, pest, mold, or code evaluation.

Can I start with exterior-only and add interior later?

Yes. Most exterior-only clients move to the full plan before winter, when the interior checks (heat, plumbing, water heater) matter most. It is a one-line change.

What if you find something that needs fixing?

You get photos and a quote. Small items are handled by us at $125/hr; licensed trades (electrical, HVAC, roofing) come from our vetted vendor roster and we oversee the work. Nothing proceeds without your approval, except a true emergency.

More questions answered on the full FAQ →

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Ready for Home Watch?

Complete the estate questionnaire and we’ll confirm availability within 24 hours, or book a private consultation and we’ll talk it through first. Discretion is the job.