Safeguarding your Southwest Florida property when you're hundreds or thousands of miles away requires more than occasional glances and basic check-ins. Trish Henkel from Home Watch of Naples joins the Good Neighbor Podcast to reveal what truly professional home watch services should deliver.
"I've been shocked at how many times I hear someone say 'I don't really know when my home watch company is here or what they do,'" Trish shares, highlighting a common issue many seasonal residents face. Through her certified and professionally trained team, she's transforming expectations by providing detailed reports with date-stamped photos documenting every inspection. This transparency ensures homeowners know exactly what's being checked and when.
Florida's unique challenges make professional oversight especially critical. Trish explains how proper humidity monitoring requires checking multiple areas of the home, not just where the thermostat sits. "Some people might be able to have their AC set on 78 when they're gone as long as it's managing humidity, but other systems might struggle and need to be set on 76," she notes. These nuanced differences in home systems require personalized attention rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.
Hurricane season adds another layer of complexity. Drawing from her experiences during Hurricane Ian, Trish describes conducting comprehensive post-storm assessments for every client property regardless of conditions at her own home. When communications were down, she spent hours at a Walmart parking lot making calls where cell service was available, ensuring clients received firsthand information about their properties. This level of dedication separates true professionals from what Trish calls "pop and go" companies.
Looking for quality home watch services in your area? Trish recommends FindHomeWatch.com, which lists certified providers who are bonded, insured, and background-checked. For Naples area residents along the 41 corridor between Pelican Bay and Coconut Point or near Bonita Beach Road, reach out to Home Watch of Naples at 239-424-9990 or visit homewatchofnaples.com to protect your investment with Midwestern values and Florida expertise.

Home Watch of Naples

Trish Henkel

239-424-9990

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homewatchofnaplesllc.com