What is a Home Watch Service?
If you spend a lot of time away from your home, perhaps on business trips, or if you own a vacation home, you probably worry about it standing vacant for long periods of time. This is the reason why most people turn to a home watch service provider for help. What is a home watch service? What exactly does this service entail? We have the answers for you below: What is a Home Watch Service? A home watch service is exactly what it says – it is when experts keep an eye on your home and take care of its general maintenance when you are unable to. A home watch service provider will ensure enhanced security first and foremost. Aside from conducting routine inspections, it should also respond quickly to any security system alarms – day or night, throughout the year. However, a home watch service is about...
read moreWhat Is Included In A Home Watch Service In South Florida?
South Florida is a popular location for retirees and semi-retired people who want to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery that the Sunshine State has to offer. There are many private estate-communities with seasonal residents who spend parts of the year in South Florida and the rest of the year elsewhere. As such, a home watch service has become increasingly prominent and important in the region. Whether you spend the majority of your time at your South Florida home or whether you are only there for a few months a year, the peace of mind that comes along with knowing someone is keeping an eye on your home is priceless. At Gardens Home Management Services, we offer a comprehensive home watch service that includes the following: We monitor severe weather warnings and provide emergency preparations. As many residents know, tropical storms and hurricanes can cause a lot of damage...
read moreFAQs on Home Watch Services in Palm Beach Gardens
You may or may not have heard of ‘home watch services’ in Palm Beach Gardens and other areas of the country. Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about this service, how it works, and how homeowners can benefit from it: What is a Home Watch Service? A home watch service refers to a service that a company offers when they take care of your home and keep an eye on your property. If you have a holiday home, for example, you may not be able to follow up on security alerts, maintain your pool and your lawn, or make electrical repairs as and when issues arrive. A home watch service will take care of these jobs for you. Why Do I Need A Home Watch Service For My Vacation Home? A vacation home is a big investment and to keep it safe, secure and in...
read moreSummer 2018 Maintenance Checklist for Your South Florida Home
Want to get your South Florida home ready for summer? Then follow this summer 2018 maintenance checklist compiled by our home maintenance company: A New Coat Of Paint For Your Home’s Exterior Want to add some curb appeal to your home and give it an instant facelift? Then make full use of the warmer weather outside and give your home a fresh coat of paint. You can also consider incorporating some of the trendy exterior paint color palettes such as: Peach, cream, and green Soft gray and canary yellow Cotton white and deep blue Ivory, white, and aqua Crisp white, aqua, and royal purple Honey yellow, mustard yellow, and brown Cool green and pure white Taupe and rustic brown Olive green, oak, and white Window Maintenance While the interior facing sides of windows get cleaned relatively often, the windows’ exteriors are a different story. They are...
read moreSafeguard Your Florida Residence for Summer: Part 2
In our last blog post, we addressed some of the things that you can do to protect your Florida home this summer, including protecting your home against humidity, water, and pests. In part 2 of this series, we will look at the further steps that you can take to ensure your home is in tip-top condition when you return: Insurance Related Tasks If your home gets damaged by a hurricane, flood or a break-in, then you will need sufficient evidence and documentation to submit to your insurance company. Be sure to take photos and videos of both the interior and exterior of your home so that you can show the before and after damage (if damage occurs). It is also a good idea to take photos of your belongings within your home in case you have to claim for any stolen or damaged property. Security While you may be...
read moreSafeguard Your Florida Residence for Summer: Part 1
Florida has a great climate, but many people prefer to head north during the summer months to avoid the scorching heat. While you may be safe and sound further up north, you need to make sure that your Florida residence is safeguarded against floods, hurricanes, and humidity so that it is in tip-top shape when you get back. Humidity Humidity can affect nearly everything in and around your home, including your electronic devices, wooden furniture, clothing, as well as your paint and wallpaper. You can minimize the impact of humidity on your belongings and property by getting a property management company to turn on your air conditioning system for a few hours each day, by weather sealing your windows and doors, and by covering vents in your house with plastic. Water Unexpected flood damage could cause water to seep into your home. If you are not around to limit...
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