Home Watch in New Buffalo, MI
I'm Brett Thompson, owner of Semper Home Services. New Buffalo second homes take a beating from lake weather, guest turnovers, and long empty stretches. I walk the house on your schedule, send a photo report every visit, and handle a leak or freeze before it becomes a call from the neighbor. Fully insured. Less Worry. More Living.
Open Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Calls answered 8 AM–6 PM · After-storm checks available for Home Watch clients
Fully insured · One-man operation · In business since 2016
Plans are built around your home. Free walk-through — call or text for details.
Free walk-through. We'll walk the property, build your checklist, and set the visit schedule.
Why New Buffalo homes need Home Watch
Cottages near the harbor sit quiet for weeks. A slow drip under a sink or a sump that never kicks on is easy to miss until the floor is wet. Every visit covers water, heat, locks, and the outside of the house.
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
Storm, freeze & leak checks
Winter wind off the lake and hard freezes are the usual problems. After a storm or outage I check heat, supply lines, the sump, and anything the wind moved. You get photos the same day.
Also covering nearby
Union Pier, Grand Beach, Three Oaks, and Lakeside are a short drive down the shore.
FAQ
- Do you watch vacant winter homes in New Buffalo?
- Yes. Scheduled visits, a photo report every visit, and freeze, leak, and storm checks while you're away.
- Will I get proof of each visit?
- Yes. A photo report after every visit.
- What if you find a problem?
- We call or text you. With your OK, most fixes are handled on the spot.
- Do you check after storms or power outages?
- Yes. After-storm and outage checks are available for every Home Watch client.
- Who will show up?
- Me — Brett, the owner.
- How do I book?
- Call or text (269) 252-2422 for a free walk-through.
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.