The cottage is closed most of the year. Brett's photo report is how we know it's fine. He also cleared the gutters before we came up.
Patty S. · Lakeside
Professional Handyman
Home Watch in Lakeside, MI
Home Watch for Lakeside cottages. A photo report every visit, with freeze, leak, and storm checks while you're away.
Why Lakeside homes need Home Watch
A quiet Lakeside cottage can hide a drip or a sump that stopped until someone opens the door in spring. Scheduled visits keep that from being a surprise.
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 & fix-it lists done on-site
- Home Report Provided
Lakeshore towns we serve
Storm, freeze & leak checks
Lake-effect wind and hard freezes hit this stretch of shore. After a storm or outage I confirm the heat, the lines, and that nothing is open to the weather.
Also covering nearby
Union Pier, Harbert, Sawyer, and New Buffalo.
Reviews
What clients say
Straightforward. He checks the house, texts if something needs a yes, and doesn't make a project out of nothing.
Bill T. · Lakeside
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.