Peace of mind when away from home
Experience the reassurance that your primary home will be cared for during your time away, no matter the season!
What is Home Watch?
In Short:
"Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues."
- National Home Watch Association
Our Services...
Home Watch Checklist
Regularly scheduled visits to your home, customized to fit your needs.
Home Interior
- Security system check
- Thermostat check
- Fire/CO2 alarm check
- Pest infestation check
- Check for signs of water damage/leaks
- Under sinks/floors
- Ceilings
- Flush all toilets
- Run all faucets
- Run dishwasher/washing machine (1x/month)
- Refrigerator/freezer check
- Garage check
- Vehicle tender check
- Start vehicles (when applicable)
Home Exterior
- General 360° perimeter check
- Visual review of siding, roof, and gutters
- Check doors and windows for signs of break-ins, damage, vandalism
- Pest infestation check
- Check for mail/packages
- Pool Check
- Greenhouse Check
Additional Services*
- Water plants
- Forward mail/packages
- On-site monitoring (oversee home repairs/work/deliveries)
- Vendor Key-In (open home for vendors)
- Vendor Key-Out (close, secure and inspect home for areas of risk)
- Delivery recepetion
- Restock kitchen with essentials prior to homeowner's return
*Additional fees may apply
About Lake Forest Home Management
Why We're Here
Welcome to Lake Forest Home Management!
We are Kathleen and Philip Doetsch, and our family is local to the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff area. Words cannot express how much we love, value and appreciate this community. We have been watching homes locally for our family and friends for the past 10 years and have realized that there is a real need for a Home Watch service in our area. We believe in treating our clients' homes as if they were our own and maintaining the integrity of neighborly love that we all share. We are your advocate while you are away!