If you own a second home or vacation property in St. Petersburg, FL or the surrounding Tampa Bay area, you already know how beautiful life here can be, warm winters, stunning beaches, and vibrant coastal living.

But if you’re not living in your home full-time, there’s a real and growing risk many homeowners overlook: what happens when your Florida home is empty for weeks or even months at a time?

It doesn’t take long for a small leak to turn into water damage. Or for unchecked humidity to create mold. Or for a surprise storm to break a window, knock out your power, and shut down your HVAC — without anyone there to notice.

That’s why more homeowners in St. Petersburg, Tierra Verde, Gulfport, and Treasure Island are turning to professional home watch services to protect their investment.

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The Reality of Florida Homeownership (When You’re Not There)

Many of our clients are snowbirds, traveling professionals, or people with second homes in Florida. They come here to relax and recharge — not to stress over what’s going on when they’re not around.

But here’s the truth:
Florida’s environment isn’t kind to empty homes.

Between the high humidity, daily summer thunderstorms, hurricane season, and subtropical pests, even a well-built home can become a ticking time bomb if it’s left alone too long.

We’ve seen it all — flooded floors from an overflowing AC drip pan, roof leaks after an unreported storm, full-blown mold infestations in just a few weeks of no airflow. And in almost every case, the homeowner had no idea anything was wrong until they walked through the front door weeks or months later.

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What Most Homeowners Don’t Know

Let’s talk about a few of the most common — and most expensive — issues we catch during routine home watch visits:

1. Mold from High Humidity

When your AC system is off or fails, the humidity inside your Florida home can skyrocket. Mold begins to grow at around 60% humidity — and in an empty home, it can take over fast.

Home watch pros check your thermostat and humidity levels on every visit and can catch signs of moisture before it turns into a full-blown problem.

2. Leaks from Small Plumbing Failures

A minor leak under the sink or behind a toilet can go completely unnoticed in a vacant house. Over time, it soaks into cabinets, baseboards, and walls — often leading to hidden mold or structural damage.

We run water, flush toilets, and visually inspect every area where water damage might start.

3. Pest Intrusion

Unoccupied homes attract bugs, rodents, and even birds looking for shelter. We’ve found ants in kitchens, rats in attics, and wasps building nests near entrances.

A good home watch professional will spot the signs early and coordinate pest control before it gets worse.

4. Storm Damage

Florida’s weather can change in an instant. Wind can break windows or knock over patio furniture, which can shatter glass doors. Lightning can fry your electronics. Power outages can take out your fridge.

If no one is checking your property, the damage continues to get worse — and you may not find out for days or weeks.

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What a Home Watch Service Does (That Google Cameras Can’t)

You might think your security cameras will catch all this. Unfortunately, they won’t.

Cameras can show you one angle — and only if you’re actively monitoring them.
They don’t smell humidity..
They don’t notice that your AC is blowing warm air.
They don’t hear a dripping pipe in the laundry room.

Only a trained, local home watch professional walking through your home can spot early warning signs and act quickly.

That’s what we do at In Good Hands Home Watch & Concierge Services.

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Our Clients Say It Best

One client, a seasonal homeowner in Gulfport, told us:

“If it weren’t for your team, we wouldn’t have found that roof leak until it was way too late. You saved us thousands.”

Another from Tierra Verde said:

“I used to worry every time we left for the summer. Now I don’t even think about it. You’ve got it handled.”

We love hearing that, because peace of mind is exactly what we’re here to provide.

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Home Watch Services in St. Pete and Surrounding Areas

Our home watch services are available throughout:

• St. Petersburg
  
• Tierra Verde
  
• Treasure Island
  
• Snell Isle
  
• Gulfport
  
• South Pasadena
  
• St. Pete Beach
  
• Coquina Key
  
• Old Northeast
  
• Bayway Isles
  

Each visit includes a full checklist tailored to your home, plus a photo report sent directly to your phone or email. You’ll always know what’s going on — even when you’re thousands of miles away.

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Schedule a Free Home Watch Visit

We offer weekly, bi-weekly, or custom visit schedules based on your home and how often you’re away. Many of our clients also use our concierge services to prepare their home before they return, accept deliveries, and manage contractors.

Our team is local, insured, and professional — and we treat every home like it’s our own.

Your first home watch visit is always free for new clients. It’s our way of showing you exactly what to expect before you commit.

📞 Call us today at 781-290-9780
📧 Or click here to request your free visit

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In Good Hands Home Watch & Concierge Services — Serving St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding Tampa Bay area with care, attention, and professionalism.

Protect your home. Protect your peace of mind. We’ve got you covered.