Home Watch in Union Pier, MI
I'm Brett Thompson, USMC veteran and owner of Semper Home Services. Union Pier is Harbor Country — Chicago and out-of-state owners, cottages that sit empty half the year, and lake weather that does not care whether you're here. When the house is vacant for winter, frozen pipes, storm damage, and power outages are the real risk. 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. One man. Veteran-owned. 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
USMC veteran-owned · 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 Union Pier homes need Home Watch
Second homes and vacation cottages go quiet after the season. Heat gets bumped down, water lines sit, sump pumps sit idle, and nobody sees a drip until it's a flood. I check heat and thermostat, water and plumbing spots that freeze, sump and basement, doors, windows, and locks, then the exterior for storm or wind damage — so an empty Union Pier house stays a house, not 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
Storm, freeze & power-outage checks
Lake-effect storms and hard freezes hit Harbor Country 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.
Key holding & contractor meet-ups
I hold your keys and act as your local contact. I let in cleaners, HVAC, plumbers, and deliveries, stay on site when you want me there, and confirm with photos when the job is done.
Seasonal open-up & close-down
Close-down before you leave for winter. Open-up before you or guests arrive. Plus ongoing Home Watch on the schedule that fits the house — weekly, every other week, or monthly.
Home WatchAlso covering nearby
Lakeside, Harbert, New Buffalo, and Three Oaks. Full lakeshore Home Watch overview → Home Watch. North shore → St. Joseph.
FAQ
- Do you watch vacant winter homes in Union Pier?
- Yes — that's the core of this page. Scheduled visits, photo reports, and storm/freeze checks while you're away.
- Will I get proof of each visit?
- Yes. A same-day photo report after every visit.
- What if you find a problem?
- I call or text you right away. With your OK, I fix most issues myself — same veteran-owned handyman who does the watch.
- Do you hold keys and meet contractors?
- Yes. Key holding and contractor or delivery meet-ups are part of the service.
- 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 Marine Corps veteran owner. One man. One standard.
- How do I book?
- Call or text (269) 252-2422 for a free walk-through.
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.