Opening and closing

Opening and closing your seasonal home

We close up your South Florida home when you leave and open it before you return: AC, water, fridge, doors and windows. $95 per service.

The first and last day of the season are when things get missed: a fridge left running empty, the water left on, the AC set too high. Our opening and closing service takes care of it properly.

Closing: when you leave ($95)

  • AC and humidity set for a South Florida summer (never off)
  • Water shut off at the main if your building allows it, and the water heater off at the breaker if you want it
  • Fridge cleared or left running, your choice
  • Balcony and patio cleared for hurricane season
  • Doors, windows and locks checked; alarm set
  • Photos of everything, so you know how you left it

Opening: before you arrive ($95)

  • AC turned to your comfort setting a day or two ahead
  • Water and water heater back on; faucets run and toilets flushed
  • Fridge checked and running
  • A walk-through for anything that happened while you were away
  • Add a grocery run so there's food in the fridge (errands are $35/hour)

Pair it with the plan

Most owners use closing and opening together with the Home Watch Plan ($175/month), so the home is watched all season in between. Not sure what to do before you leave? Start with the free before-you-leave checklist.

Want someone watching your home? Weekly visits and a photo report after every one, $175/month.

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