Professional Property Monitoring for Peace of Mind
Offering Owners Property Protection, Damage Prevention, and Total Peace of Mind
When your Chain O’ Lakes home is unoccupied, small issues can quickly become costly problems. Our professional Home Watch Services provide scheduled inspections, detailed reporting, and immediate alerts—so your investment is protected year-round.
👉 Trusted by seasonal homeowners, vacation property owners, and absentee residents
What Is Home Watch?
Home Watch is a proactive, visual inspection service designed to identify issues before they escalate. Unlike basic property checks, our trained professionals follow structured inspection checklists and provide detailed reports with photos after every visit.
Ideal for:
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Seasonal residents
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Vacation rental owners
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Snowbirds
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Homes vacant for extended periods
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Remote or out-of-state owners
Why Choose Chain O’ Lakes Home Watch Services?
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✔ Prevent costly repairs before they escalate
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✔ Maintain property value and curb appeal
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✔ Receive professional reports with photos
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✔ Immediate alerts for urgent issues
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✔ Local, trusted property management team
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✔ Optional monitoring device installation
Basic Home Watch Services
$200 / Month
No Start-Up Fee | No Monitoring Device
Best for owners needing essential oversight during short or moderate vacancy periods.
Includes:
- Exterior checks (walls, siding, walkways, patios)
- Interior plumbing & electrical inspection
- Security check of doors and windows
- Appliance testing & plumbing flush
- Seasonal checks (summer & winter)
- Basic inspection report with photos
- Immediate alerts for urgent issues
Standard Home Watch Services
$300 / Month
$200 Start-Up Fee (Monitoring Device & Installation)
Enhanced protection with system monitoring and expanded inspections.
Includes everything in Basic, plus:
- Expanded exterior & landscaping checks
- Mold & water intrusion inspection
- Garage doors & gate openers checked
- Heating & cooling system inspections
- Mail & package collection
- Monitoring device for motion, alarms, humidity, temperature, smoke, and more
- Detailed photo reporting
Premium Home Watch Services
$400 / Month
$200 Start-Up Fee (Monitoring Device & Installation)
Our most comprehensive protection for high-value or long-term vacant homes.
Includes everything in Standard, plus:
- Roof, gutter & downspout inspections
- Fence, gate & outdoor lighting checks
- Irrigation system status checks
- Pest activity monitoring
- Sump pump & drainage inspection
- Post-storm inspections
- Professional recommendations for repairs or improvements
A La Carte Services (Optional Add-Ons)
Customize your Home Watch plan with additional services as needed:
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Pool maintenance check – $100 / check
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Hot tub inspection – $80 / inspection
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Snow removal coordination – Quoted
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Lawn care / seasonal landscaping – Quoted
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Emergency call management – $75 / call
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Key holding & emergency response – $75 start + $20/month
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Vehicle tender charging & start-up – $125 start + monthly
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Handyman services – $75/hour
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Smart lock service & gate keeping – $300 start + $25/month
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Requested services – Custom quote
Reporting & Communication You Can Trust
After every inspection, you receive:
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📸 Detailed written report with photos
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📊 Ongoing monitoring insights when devices are installed
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🚨 Immediate notification of urgent issues
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🛠 Recommendations for repairs or follow-up
Payment Options
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Check: Payable to Jergensen Enterprises, Inc
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QuickBooks Online: Credit card or bank transfer
📅 Invoices sent on the 1st of each month
⚠️ $50 late fee applies after the 7th
Legal Disclaimer
Home Watch services provide visual inspections only and do not guarantee prevention of issues. Chain O’ Lakes Vacation Rentals is not liable for issues occurring between visits or for unresolved items after notification. Full terms are acknowledged during enrollment.
Home Watch Services Application…