Professional oversight for absentee and second homes.
Whether you’re away for the season, on business, or simply too busy to manage routine maintenance, Advocate Home Watch Services provides regularly scheduled visual inspections and trusted oversight — preventing small issues from becoming big problems.
Home Watch Services
Detailed interior and exterior visual inspections — clearly documented in a Home Watch report delivered to you, wherever you are. Our purpose is risk mitigation: identifying visible concerns early, before they escalate into expensive damage.
Storm & Severe Weather Checks
North Carolina weather can change quickly. We perform pre- and post-storm visual checks for wind damage, power loss, or water intrusion — with prompt notification and documentation so licensed professionals can be engaged when needed.
Vendor Coordination & Concierge
We coordinate access for licensed and insured professionals — secure key-holder services, meeting providers, mail/package retrieval, garbage service, and welcome-home preparation. We observe, document, and report.
Maintenance Oversight
For out-of-area owners, we verify contracted services were completed and supervise vendors with pictures and reports — letting you manage repairs remotely with confidence.
When the weather turns, we’re already on the way.
Our pre- and post-storm visits identify obvious damage and let us coordinate licensed professionals quickly — minimizing further damage and getting your home back to normal.
Storm services
Pre- & post-storm response
North Carolina weather can shift quickly. We act as your eyes on the ground before and after severe weather — securing what we can, documenting what we find, and coordinating licensed professionals when repairs are needed.
Pre-storm exterior walkthrough & securing of loose outdoor items
Post-storm visual inspection for wind, water, or debris damage
Prompt notification with photo documentation of any concerns
Coordination of licensed contractors for emergency repairs
Power, HVAC, and sump pump status checks after severe weather
Concierge oversight
Examples of services we coordinate
Acting as your single point of contact, we discreetly manage access, communication, and accountability with trusted vendors — never as a contractor or middleman, but as a knowledgeable advocate for the homeowner.
Key holder services & alarm response
Meeting and overseeing licensed contractors
Mail and package retrieval
Garbage curbside service (out & in)
Welcome-home preparation
Out-of-area site or project review
Visual confirmation of completed contracted services
Home maintenance
Handyman tasks for everyday needs.
To remain compliant and aligned with NHWA best practices, our handyman services are limited to minor, non-licensed tasks. Plumbing, electrical, roofing, structural, pest control, pool/spa, gas, and appliance repairs are coordinated through licensed and insured professionals.
The Point · Verdict Ridge · Trilogy · The Peninsula · River Run · Bailey’s Glen · NorthView Harbour · SailView · Westport · Birkdale · and more.
Charlotte luxury & retirement
Highland Creek · South Park · Myers Park · Dilworth · Providence · Ballantyne · Quail Hollow · and more.
Home Watch services are visual observations, coordination, and detailed reporting. All repairs, maintenance, and corrective actions should be performed by licensed and insured professionals. This provides unbiased reporting and protects your best interests.
FAQ
Questions about our services.
Can I customize which services are included in each visit?
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Absolutely. Every property is different, so we build a custom checklist tailored to your home — covering only the interior systems, exterior areas, and concierge tasks you want monitored on each visit.
Do you offer one-time visits or only recurring service plans?
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While most clients benefit from a recurring weekly or bi-weekly schedule, we also offer one-time pre-trip, post-trip, pre-storm, and pre-closing inspections for homeowners with shorter-term needs.
What kind of tools do you use during an inspection?
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Beyond a careful visual review, we use professional tools such as moisture meters, infrared thermometers, and humidity sensors to validate what we see, smell, or hear — helping catch issues that aren’t always visible to the eye.
Do you handle landscaping, pool service, or pest control directly?
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No. Those services require licensed and insured specialists. We act as your trusted advocate — scheduling, providing access, and verifying their work with photos and notes — but we do not perform the work ourselves.
Can you prepare my home before I arrive and close it up after I leave?
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Yes. Welcome-home and departure preparation are popular concierge add-ons — adjusting thermostats, stocking essentials, confirming utilities, securing the home, and ensuring everything is ready for your arrival or properly buttoned up when you go.
Trust is our foundation. Let’s talk about your home.
Reach out by phone or email and we’ll connect with you to discuss your property’s unique needs and schedule an in-person walkthrough.