Home Check Service
Cottages & Seasonal Homes
Vacant Property Visits
Home Check Service for cottages and seasonal properties.
Routine property visits help you spot issues early, maintain presence while you’re away, and reduce surprises when you return. Choose weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or on-demand checks — with a checklist that matches your property.
Popular for: snowbirds, remote property owners, and cottages between visits.
Routine checks. Clear updates. Peace of mind.
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Who this is for
Seasonal cottage owners
A simple way to keep an eye on things between your trips.
- ✓Visible exterior & access check
- ✓Seasonal concerns (as requested)
Snowbirds & extended travel
Routine visits while you’re away, with clear updates.
- ✓Interior scan (where accessible)
- ✓Escalation if issues are found
Remote property owners
Great for properties that are hard to reach or check often.
- ✓On-demand checks after storms (optional)
- ✓Custom priority checklist
What we check
Exterior & access
- Doors, windows & visible entry points
- Signs of damage, movement, or leaks
- Outbuildings (as requested)
- Decks/steps/walkways (safety check)
- Snow accumulation concerns (seasonal)
- Visible roofline concerns (from ground)
- Driveway/access conditions
- General perimeter review
Focus: practical “early warning” signs you’d want to know about quickly.
Interior & systems (where accessible)
- Basic temperature / heating status (if applicable)
- Visible water issues or moisture concerns
- Key areas you specify (kitchen, bath, mechanical)
- Confirm services are operating as expected
- Optional: run taps / flush (if requested)
- Optional: photos on each visit
- Optional: brief report after each check
- Optional: priority follow-up visits
We’ll tailor checks to your comfort level and access plan.
Property care you can trust
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Seasonal checks (winter / off-season)
Great for cottages and properties that sit vacant for weeks at a time.
Routine visits with clear updates
Optional photo updates and a simple report after each visit.
Insurance-friendly routine checks
Some policies set expectations for regular inspections during vacancy periods. We can set a consistent schedule and checklist
that fits your property and priorities. (Always confirm your specific requirements with your insurer.)
Simple packages (customizable)
Routine Home Check
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly scheduled visits.
- ✓Exterior & interior check (as accessible)
- ✓Notes + optional photo updates
- ✓Escalation if issues are found
Best for: consistent peace of mind
Off-Season Winter Watch
Focused checks during colder months.
- ✓Seasonal concerns (access, accumulation, visible risks)
- ✓Heating status checks (if applicable)
- ✓On-demand follow-up after storms (optional)
Best for: cottages & remote properties
On-Demand Check
One-time checks when you need them.
- ✓After storms / outages / special events
- ✓Pre-arrival “ready check” before your visit
- ✓Priority concerns you specify
Best for: quick reassurance
Add-on: Seasonal opening / closing support
Need help with spring opening or fall closing tasks (including draining water systems where appropriate)?
Tell us what you need and we’ll quote it as an add-on to your Home Check plan.
Service area
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FAQ
Do you provide a report after each visit?
Yes — we can provide simple notes and (optionally) photos. If anything urgent is found, we’ll contact you promptly with next steps.
Can you match my insurer’s inspection frequency?
We can schedule visits to align with your preferences. Please confirm exact vacancy requirements directly with your insurer.
How do you access the property?
Access can be arranged however you prefer (lockbox, key handoff, etc.). We’ll document your instructions and follow them consistently.
What happens if you find a problem?
We’ll contact you with what we observed, share photos if requested, and discuss next steps. If repairs are needed, we can quote and schedule follow-up work.
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Prefer to talk?
Call us and we’ll recommend a schedule based on your property and the season.
What we’ll ask you
- Nearest town / access details
- Preferred frequency (weekly / bi-weekly / monthly)
- Key priorities (heat, water, perimeter, outbuildings)
- How you want updates (call, text, email)
Quick tip
If you want a very “insurance-ready” approach, we can structure visits around a consistent checklist and timestamped notes.
Ready to set up a Home Check plan?
We’ll build a simple checklist and schedule that fits your property.