Home watch checklist for Florida homes
What a professional visit should cover inside and outside the home, and what home watch shouldn't claim to do.
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Updated October 29, 2026
Exterior
- Roof edges, soffits and gutters (from the ground)
- Doors, windows, screens and lanai enclosure
- Signs of entry, damage or anyone living on the property
- Irrigation running and no flooding
- Pool level, color and equipment noises
- Packages, flyers and door hangers
Interior
- A/C running, temperature and humidity
- Condensate line, drain pan and float switch
- Water heater, supply lines, toilets and ice maker
- Run every sink and shower to keep drain traps sealed
- Ceilings, walls and floors for new stains
- Refrigerator and freezer temperatures
- Pests, mold and odors
- Alarm panel status and any error codes
Extra checks for estates
- Several A/C zones and air handlers
- Generator status and exercise log
- Wine room and collection room conditions
- Elevator operation and service tag
- Dock, lift and seawall
- Guest houses and detached garages
What home watch cannot claim
- That it prevents burglary or damage
- That it counts as a licensed home inspection
- That it automatically meets insurance requirements (check your own policy)
See the full checklist in action in our sample report.
Leaving for the season? Book your walkthrough before you go.
We record a baseline of the home, agree on a visit plan and access protocol, and start visits the week you leave.
(856-864-3676) · Toll-free number**Restrictions may apply.