Fort Myers & Southwest Florida
Home Watch for Seasonal Homes in Fort Myers, FL
Many Southwest Florida homes sit empty for months while their owners are up north. A small leak, a failed A/C or a storm can do real damage before anyone notices. Tell us about your home and we'll match you with up to 3 local home watch pros who check homes in your area.
- Free, and you're never obligated to hire
- Up to 3 local pros who serve your ZIP code
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts
What home watch for seasonal homes usually includes
- Scheduled walk-throughs, weekly, every two weeks or monthly
- Visual checks for leaks, mold, pests and A/C problems
- Photo or video reports after each visit
- Checks after storms and power outages
- Mail, package and key handling
- Meeting and letting in your contractors or service providers
What affects the price
- How often the home is checked
- Home size and whether it has a pool or lanai
- Extras such as storm prep, mail handling or meeting contractors
- Distance from the pro's base
- Whether you need checks only in season or all year
Every project is different. The only reliable price is a written quote for your project, which is why we match you with up to 3 pros to compare.
Home Watch for Seasonal Homes in Southwest Florida: what to know
- Home watch is visual checks and reporting. It isn't a home inspection, property management or repair. When a problem turns up, a licensed contractor should fix it.
- Mold can start quickly in a closed-up Florida home if the A/C fails or humidity climbs. Ask how the pro checks humidity and A/C during each visit.
- Hurricane season runs from June through November, while many owners are away. Agree in advance on what happens before and after a storm.
- Some insurance policies have conditions for homes left empty. Check your policy and keep the visit reports as records.
General information, not legal or code advice. Requirements vary by city and county, so confirm them with your pro or local building department.
Home Watch for Seasonal Homes FAQs
- How often should someone check my empty home?
- Many owners choose weekly or every two weeks, and more often around storms. Check whether your insurance policy or HOA requires a set schedule for vacant homes.
- Is home watch the same as property management?
- No. Home watch pros check the home and report what they see. They don't collect rent, manage tenants or make repairs. Problems are passed to you or your chosen contractors.
- Do you check the homes yourselves?
- No. SWFL Contractor Connect is a free referral service. We pass your request to up to 3 independent local pros, and you decide whether to hire any of them. Ask each one for proof of insurance and how they handle your keys.
Related services
Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning
Driveways, pavers, lanais, pool decks, house walls and roofs, cleaned and ready for the season.
Handyman & Minor Repairs
Small repairs, installs and punch-list jobs around the house.
Storm & Hurricane Damage Repair
Roof, wind, water and flood damage repairs after hurricanes and storms.
Popular areas for home watch for seasonal homes
- Fort Myers Lee County
- Cape Coral Lee County
- North Fort Myers Lee County
- Lehigh Acres Lee County
- Fort Myers Beach Lee County
- Estero Lee County