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🏠 Home Watch in Southwest Florida

Scheduled, documented inspections of your home while you're away. Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Punta Gorda, Sanibel and Marco Island.

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Hiring home watch in Southwest Florida

Home watch is a visual inspection service for a house that sits empty while its owners are away, and that describes a lot of Southwest Florida homes from spring to fall. A typical visit checks for water leaks, A/C problems, high humidity, pests, storm damage and signs of entry, then sends you a dated report, often with photos. Many owners schedule visits every week or two, and more often during hurricane season. Some insurance policies have vacancy or unoccupancy clauses, so ask your insurer what they expect. Florida has no state license specifically for home watch, so look for proof of general liability insurance, bonding, and membership in groups such as the National Home Watch Association. Ask what happens when a problem is found: who gets called, how fast, and whether they will put up shutters before a storm. Use the listings below to compare local companies, and ask each one for a written estimate before you decide.

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Fort MyersLee County's hub, including Fort Myers Beach and North Fort Myers.Cape Coral400+ miles of canals, plus Pine Island and Matlacha.NaplesCollier County, including North Naples and Ave Maria.Bonita SpringsBetween Fort Myers and Naples on the Gulf.EsteroGated golf communities and seasonal condos.Punta GordaCharlotte County, including Port Charlotte.Sanibel & Marco IslandBarrier islands: Sanibel, Captiva and Marco Island.

Helpful guides

Snowbird Home Checklist for Southwest FloridaA season-by-season checklist for owning a home in SWFL part of the year: arriving, staying, leaving and the months in between.How to Choose a Home Watch Company in Southwest FloridaWhat to ask, which credentials matter, and red flags to avoid.