Professional Handyman
Home Watch in Grand Beach, MI
I'm Brett Thompson, owner of Semper Home Services. Grand Beach and Michiana sit at the Indiana border on Lake Michigan — a dense stretch of lakefront and dune homes, many owned by Chicago and out-of-state families who leave for the week or the whole winter. When the house is empty, frozen pipes, a dead sump, or storm damage can sit unnoticed for days. I walk the property on a schedule you choose, send a same-day photo report every visit, and fix what I find with your OK. Fully insured, bonded, and background-checked. One owner. Less Worry. More Living.
Open Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Calls answered 8 AM–6 PM · Fully insured · After-storm checks available for Home Watch clients
Why Grand Beach & Michiana homes need Home Watch
These vacation homes go quiet between weekends and for months after Labor Day. Heat gets turned down, water lines sit, sump pumps sit idle, and lake-effect weather does not wait for the next trip up from Chicago. I check heat and thermostat, water and freeze-prone plumbing, sump and basement or crawl, doors, windows, and locks, then the exterior for storm or wind damage — so an empty Grand Beach house stays a house, not a claim.
What every visit covers
- Exterior walk: roof line, gutters, siding, decks, doors, windows, screens
- Entry points locked and secure; no signs of entry
- Interior: leaks, stains, moisture; under sinks, toilets, water heater, supply lines
- Heat & thermostat verified; sump pump and basement/crawl checked
- Fridge/freezer running; breakers checked; pests or animals
- Mail, packages, and flyers cleared so the place looks lived in
- Same-day photo report by text or email after every visit
Services Included
- Seasonal Open-Up & Close-Up
- After-Storm Checks
- Contractor & delivery meet-ups
- Pre-arrival prep before you or your guests arrive
- Repairs done on-site with your OK
- Home Report Provided
Storm, freeze & leak checks
Lake-effect storms and hard freezes hit this border stretch hard. After a major storm, outage, or deep freeze, I check the house — heat still on, no frozen or burst lines, sump alive, no open doors or downed limbs. Found fast. Handled with your OK.
Also covering nearby
New Buffalo, Union Pier, and the rest of Harbor Country. Full lakeshore overview is on Home Watch. Handyman work in Grand Beach is on its own page.
FAQ
Do you watch vacant winter homes in Grand Beach and Michiana?
Yes — scheduled visits, photo reports, and storm/freeze checks while you're away, for Grand Beach village and Michiana vacation homes.
Will I get proof of each visit?
Yes. A same-day photo report after every visit by text or email.
What if you find a problem?
I call or text you right away. With your OK, I fix most issues myself — same veteran-owned contractor who does the watch.
Why Semper
Semper means "always," and it's how we watch your home. Every visit is vigilant, precise and on schedule, with a photo report so you see exactly what we see. We're fully insured, bonded, background-checked and committed to catching small problems before they become big ones. Always keeping your home protected, Semper.
Your home will be protected by a Marine veteran.
Plans are built around your home. Free walk-through — call or text for details.