When you leave your seasonal home in Maine for weeks or months at a time, knowing that someone checked the property is reassuring.

But knowing what was checked, when it was checked, and what was found is even better.

That's why every Home Watch visit I perform includes a detailed digital report. It gives you a record of what's happening at your property while you're away—and lets you see what I see without being there yourself.

You Shouldn't Have to Wonder

What's Happening at Home

The real value of my reports isn't paperwork.

It's communication.

My job is to be your eyes on the property while you're away. After a visit, you shouldn't be left wondering whether I checked the house or what I found.

You should be able to see it.

That's why every scheduled Home Watch visit includes a digital report delivered directly to you.

Because when you're hundreds—or thousands—of miles away, “everything looks good” means a lot more when you can see it for yourself.

Photos Can Tell a Story

Photos are an important part of my reports.

They provide a visual record of conditions at the property at the time of the visit. If something changes between visits—a storm damages part of the exterior, a leak develops, or another visible problem appears—previous reports may also provide useful context.

Documentation matters in other areas of insurance as well. The Maine Bureau of Insurance recommends maintaining records and photographs of possessions through a home inventory because good records can be useful if a claim ever needs to be filed.

A Home Watch report serves a different purpose, but the principle is similar:

Good documentation is better than relying on memory.

What About Homeowners Insurance?

This is where it's important to separate good documentation from guarantees.

Insurance policies differ. A seasonal or secondary home may have different requirements from a primary residence, and insurers can treat terms such as vacant, unoccupied, and seasonal differently. Maine insurance materials themselves distinguish seasonal residences from vacant and unoccupied properties.

Maine law and insurance guidance also show that vacancy and maintaining custodial care can matter to homeowners coverage.

That's one reason I encourage seasonal homeowners to speak directly with their insurance agent and ask:

“While I'm away from my Maine home, how often does my policy require or recommend that the property be checked, and what documentation should I keep?”

Don't assume. Ask.

A Home Watch report provides documentation of the visits I perform, but it does not change the terms of your insurance policy or guarantee that a future claim will be covered.

A Record of What Happened While You Were Away

One of the biggest advantages of professional Home Watch service is consistency.

Instead of trying to remember when someone last stopped at the house, you have a record of your visits.

That can be particularly valuable for seasonal homeowners who spend several months away from Maine. Your reports create a history showing that the property has been regularly observed and documenting its condition during those visits.

It's also useful for something much simpler: peace of mind.

You don't have to wonder what's happening at your house in York, Ogunquit, Wells, or Kittery. You can open your report and see for yourself.

What happens if you discover a problem during a visit?

I’ll document what I find and contact you promptly. Depending on the situation and your instructions, I can also help coordinate access for an appropriate service provider so the problem can be addressed while you’re away.

Contact The Home Watch Guy to schedule a consultation.

Leaving Your Southern Maine Home for the Season?

The Home Watch Guy provides professional Home Watch services for seasonal and second homes in York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kittery, and the surrounding Southern Maine area.

If you're preparing to leave your home for an extended period, let's talk about a Home Watch schedule that fits your property—and any requirements you may have from your insurance carrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a Home Watch report?

After each scheduled visit, I provide a digital report documenting the visit with photos and notes about the condition of your property. If I discover something that needs attention, I’ll let you know promptly so we can determine the appropriate next step.

Can a Home Watch report help with my homeowners insurance?

A Home Watch report provides documentation that scheduled visits were performed and records what I observed at the property. Insurance policies and requirements vary, however, so homeowners should always ask their insurance agent what their particular policy requires while the home is unoccupied.

How often should my seasonal home be checked while I’m away?

There isn’t one schedule that fits every home. The appropriate frequency can depend on the property, the season, your individual concerns, and requirements established by your insurance carrier. I can help you develop a visit schedule that makes sense for your home.

More Than “Everything Looks Fine”

A Home Watch visit shouldn't end with a text message saying, “House looks good.”

During a scheduled visit, I inspect the property for visible signs of problems such as leaks, heating issues, storm damage, pests, unusual conditions, or security concerns.

After the visit, you receive a digital report containing time-stamped information, photos, and notes documenting what I observed.

If everything looks good, you'll know it.

If something doesn't, you'll know that too.

And if I find a problem requiring attention, I can contact you promptly so we can determine the next step.