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A home watch service provides regular, documented visual inspections of a vacant or periodically occupied home. A licensed, insured professional visits on a scheduled basis, checks for issues like water intrusion, AC failure, security concerns, and pest activity, and delivers a written photo report — usually the same day.

House sitting involves someone living in your home. Home watch is a professional inspection service — a licensed, insured technician visits on a set schedule, documents conditions with time-stamped photos and a written report, and communicates directly with you. Home watch providers carry professional liability insurance and a documented chain of accountability.

Most Florida home watch professionals recommend a minimum of bi-weekly visits. Weekly visits are common for properties in storm-prone areas, homes with pools, or homeowners who want maximum peace of mind.

Yes — gate guards and community security monitor neighborhood access. They don't enter your home, check your AC, look for water leaks, or document pest activity. The most costly vacant-home problems happen inside the home and are invisible from the street.

Absolutely. A single unchecked AC failure during a Florida summer can generate enough humidity for mold growth within 48–72 hours. Home watch costs a fraction of what one undetected issue can cost to remediate.

A thorough, time-stamped photographic record of your property's condition before a named storm. It covers the exterior, interior, roof, pool area, and all hurricane prep items — delivered as a same-day PDF ready to submit to your insurance company.

As soon as a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch is issued for Manatee County — typically 48 hours before expected conditions. We schedule first-come, first-served. Existing home watch clients receive priority.

Time-stamped pre-storm photography from a licensed, insured third party is significantly stronger evidence than owner-produced after-storm photos. As a Florida P&C licensed professional, Tim structures every report to meet the evidentiary standards that matter most in a claim.

Yes. Pre-storm and post-storm visits are included at no additional charge for all Shoreside annual home watch plan clients in Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton and throughout Manatee County.

Yes. Shoreside is based in Artisan Lakes, Palmetto FL and serves all of Manatee County including Parrish, Ellenton, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and surrounding communities within 25 miles.

Every Shoreside visit includes a full exterior walkthrough, interior inspection of all rooms, HVAC and humidity check, pool area check, security point verification, time-stamped photos, a written condition report, and same-day PDF delivery.

Yes. We meet vendors at your property, oversee work, confirm completion, and ensure the home is secured when service is done. We maintain relationships with licensed local contractors throughout Manatee County.

Yes — both are offered as standalone or bundled services. Dryer vent cleaning can be added to a scheduled home watch visit. Mobile notary is available throughout Manatee County with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.