Thorough Home Watch Service
Let us make your home a Better Home
28 years of creating, repairing, and maintaining customers’ homes and investments. Peace of mind knowing your home is being looked after.
About Us
I was born and raised in the Baltimore area and have been contributing to our business community for over 30 years. Attending St Paul’s School, Calvert Hall College High School, Villa Julie College, and Towson University helped me prepare for my professional career in Property Management and Construction Management. Starting my career as a maintenance mechanic for Southern Management Corporation and working through the ranks of the company as a Property Manager of hundreds of homes prepared me for an opportunity to be in business for myself. As the owner of Better Home Remodeling for 28 years, I have been able to create, repair, and maintain customers’ homes and investments.
As I have become more experienced, I founded Better Home Check, to provide comprehensive home watch services in Maryland, including Coastal areas, Annapolis, and Baltimore Metropolitan Areas. With a strong background in property management, home construction, and repair as a licensed and insured contractor for 28 years, a former Real Estate agent, I have developed strong customer service skills which have resulted in long-term customer retention. Our motto has always been “Let us make your home a Better Home”, now we also want “To check the worry of your unattended home off your list!”
Our Services
We conduct comprehensive property checks during each scheduled visit. We look to find small inexpensive repairs long before they become large expensive renovations. Should we identify a concern, we promptly alert you and await your guidance on the next steps.
- Ensure lawn maintenance performed
- Visual check of outdoor light fixture
- Secure all entrances
- Remove newspapers & flyers
- Check the mailbox
- Inspect outside faucets & hoses
- Roof & gutters (from the ground)
- Check screens, windows, sliders
- Walk entire perimeter
- Fence
- Garage area & door
- AC units & HVAC equipment
FAQs
What is a Home Watch Service?
A visual inspection of property of a residence looking for obvious issues. Completing a customer approved checklist of inspection tasks to report to the property owner or manager at a predetermined schedule.
Who needs a Home Watch Service?
- Homeowners in our service area who spend time at a second home, leaving their primary residence or property vacant for extended periods of time.
- Homeowners called away from their homes for extended periods of time due to emergency.
- Property that is vacant due to being on the market while for sale or under construction.
- Seniors still in the one but can’t keep up with property inspections or a family member residing out of the area who need someone to check on their family’s home.
- Property Management, Real Estate, or an Investor who needs visual inspection of a property while under their control.
- Short Term rental properties, (Airbnb, Vrbo, or managed by a local real estate firm) who need visual inspection on a property between rentals or when leaving a property vacant for a long period of time.
Why not have my neighbor check on my house periodically?
- You can close up your property and hope for the best. Without the knowledge of proper closing procedures or property inspections, a minor inexpensive issue as simple as a broken window, leaking roof, or a leaking toilet can easily turn into a major expensive renovation.
- You can ask a neighbor to look in on your home while you are gone. Even though your neighbor is well-intentioned, they may not have the incentive, time, or training to thoroughly inspect your property and prevent small issues from becoming larger issues.
- At Better Home Check we are trained to complete a customer-approved checklist at every visit, documenting reports and pictures for homeowner’s records. We have monitoring equipment that can detect HVAC failure or moisture and leak detection. Having a professional gives you peace of mind to allow you to enjoy your time away from your home and protect your investment. In our opinion, the best choice is to leave it to us to check on your home so that you can be worry-free.
How often do I need my home visited?
Better Home Check recommends a weekly home inspection. However, a customized schedule can be created.
Why do I need Better Home Check?
With property values rising and repair costs on the rise, the better question is how can you not have a home watch service? Better Home Check knows all too well what can happen to a vacant home. We pride ourselves on being very thorough. We look to find small inexpensive repairs long before they become large expensive renovations. We want to find a simple leak, an electrical problem, a roof leak, or complete a storm check long before we find a flood, a fire, mold, or a broken window leaving your home unsecured. Although we can’t always prevent disaster, when it occurs, we have over 30 years of home repair experience and connections to direct you to bring your home to its original condition. Leaving your home to Better Home Check, checks the worry of leaving your home unoccupied off your list.
Will my information be kept private?
Yes. All information shared with Better Home Check will be kept confidential. We will fiercely protect your information!