RESIDENTIAL HOME EXPERT

REST ASSURED YOUR HOME IS SAFE, SOUND, SECURE

RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED, TRUSTWORTHY HOME WATCH SERVICES

Free In-Home Estimate and Consultation

Excellent Value

Your home is a massive investment. We offer fair competitive pricing for premium home watch services that includes years of experience and knowledge that you will benefit from while being away from your home for short or long periods of time.

CUSTOMIZED CHECKLISTS and THOROUGH REPORTING

We will create a customized checklist for the Home Watch Services you choose for either Exterior or Interior or both and will provide feedback on the status of each visit and notify you of any findings that need attention quickly.

MORE THAN JUST HOME WATCH

With each Home Watch Visit brings the most up to date status on your home while you are away. These services give you a comfortable peace of mind knowing your home is being monitored by a licensed Home Inspector and a Licensed Home Builder protecting your investment and avoiding major repair or replacement costs for things are detected early on before damage is done.

SERVICES PROVIDED

At Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc., we focus on monitoring your home to thoroughly inspect the interior and/or the exterior that your home is safe, sound and secure from any damages, break-ins, vandalism, theft, water leaks, electrical problems, plumbing problems, roofing problems, triggered alarms, etc.

HOME WATCH SERVICE

The more often your home is visited, the more likely any possible problems will be discovered early on, saving you repair and maintenance costs, time and worrisome. The more you know the more at ease you will be.

All Visits are based on Day Time Only
  • Weekly Visits
  • Biweekly Visits
  • Monthly Visits
  • Exterior Visits Only
  • Interior Visits Only
  • Exterior and Interior Visits
  • CONCIERGE SERVICE

    In addition to your Home Watch Services, i know there are certain things that can make your time more enjoyable and stress free. With that in mind, Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc offers a variety of Concierge Services. These additional services are provided for a fee and the fees will vary from service to service.

    • Vendor Key- Access Maintenance Service
    • Home Projects Design/Management/Scheduling
    • Rental Property Assistance with arrivals/during/departures
    • Inspect Property after renters have vacated and assess condition of property before next renters arrive
    • Renters contact for any services needed
    • Senior Citizens Wellness Checks
    • Service Deliveries Key Unlock/Lock up property
    • Security Alarm Response/Meet Police and/or Fire/Reset System
    • Security System/ If alarm goes off or activated by accident, power outage, storm, need to go to home to reset security
    • Delayed or Early arrival of packages/set inside the home
    • Shipping a package to you that has arrived at the vacant home to you where you are
    • Mail Handling/Forward any important mail or documents
    • Storm Prep/ Secure anything outside that could become airborne, bring in furniture that is able to be easily moved and carried, bring in potted plants or flowers
    • Permanent Installed storm shutters closed (one story only)
    • Non Permanent storm shutters installed (depending on type), (one story only)
    • Open permanent storm shutters (one story only)
    • Non permanent storm shutters removed (depending on type), (one story only)
    • Post Storm Visit to assess any damage
    • Post Storm Clean Up
    • Post Storm Staging, bring out potted plants or flowers, bring furniture and yard items back out
    • Errand Running
    • Errand Driver/ Coming & Going Airport Transportation
    • Task Assignment
    • Timely Various Vendors Availability/ Scheduling
    • Emergency/Unscheduled Visits
    • Nighttime Visits in addition to regular scheduled Daytime Visits
    • Specific Photos taken and sent upon request if needed
    • Power Outages/Circuit Breaker Resets/Reset Timers
    • Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors Batteries Changed, or Faulty Detectors Changed
    • Irrigation Timers/Resets
    • Landscape Lighting Timers/Resets
    • Run water in all Sinks, Showers, Bathtubs to ensure water is in traps to avoid plumbing odors to enter home and dry traps will allow critters to enter home through drains
    • Flush all Toilets to have adequate water in Bowls and Tanks
    • Interior Plants/Flowers Watering
    • BBQ Tank Refills/Swap Out
    • Automobile/ Motorcycle/ start up/ check battery is ok
    • RV/Motorhome Check/Power Connected/AC/Heat Running/No Damage
    • Golf Cart Charge Batteries to full charge/unplug charger
    • Wasp/Bees Nest removal

    “Visit our Home Maintenance Services Tab on Home Page for more info and services”

    • Exterior Door Locks Changed out/ Rekeyed
    • Furniture/Wayfair Assembly
    • Landscape Lights Burned out/Change out
    • Light Duty Tree Branches/ Palm Branches Trimming/Removal
    • (Ground Level Only)
    • Outdoor Security/ Home Lights Burned out/Change out
    • Check and replenish crystals/pellets for water softener/filter systems
    • Window/Sliding Glass Door Screen Repair
    • Blinds/Curtains Installation
    • Interior Trim Work/Trim Replacement
    • ClosetMaid/Closets Shelf/Storage Organizer Install
    • Light Duty Painting/Touch Ups (Interior)
    • Light Duty Painting/Touch Ups (Exterior/One Story Only)
    • Light Duty Drywall Repairs
    • Gutter/Downspout Cleaning
    • (1 Story Homes Only)

    “Visit our Home Maintenance Services Tab on Home Page for more info and services”

    HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICE

    Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc has the knowledge, experience and capability of providing you various maintenance services for both outside and inside your home.

    Visit our Home Maintenance Services Category for more info and services

    SPECIALITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    As an experienced builder/ residential contractor with 34 years of experience i have the knowledge and expertise to provide the following specialty residential services.

    • Residential Construction Project Manager
    • Residential Remodeling/Additions Construction Design
    • Home Storage Design
    • Garage Storage/Organization Design

    Visit our Home Maintenance Services Category for more info and services

    IF THERE IS A SERVICE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THAT YOU DON’T SEE JUST “CONTACT US” AND ASK TO SEE IF WE CAN ACCOMODATE YOUR NEED

    I HOLD THE KEY TO YOUR PEACE OF MIND

    MORE ABOUT PIERRE FORTIN
    OWNER

    In 1987, fresh out of high school, I jumped full feet into the residential construction industry and took a chance at starting my own business, being my own boss and creating a successful company from the ground up. 

    I learned things from my dad and my older brother. I also learned by trial and error. My dad and mom raised my brother, sister, and I with the mindset that anything you do, you “do it right or don’t do it at all”.

    My goal from the beginning was to establish strong customer service and relationships with my customers and to always assure them that they are my number one priority. I pride myself on this goal that I achieved very early on and have continued to practice these values every day.

    experience you can trust

    The residential home industry and serving my customers has been my passion. Over the years, I worked my way through the ups and downs and the trials and errors of owning my own business

    As a licensed builder/residential contractor for so many years and still today, I have had to constantly maintain familiarity with every aspect of a home, both inside and out. Recognizing the similarities to the Home Watch Industry that I decided I needed to take all these years of construction and share this experience and knowledge to providing Home Watch Services as well.

    In such, the beginning of another chapter in my professional career began with Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc. With these services, I bring precision, excellence, and trust to each of my customers with my in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of construction. 

    I can recognize existing problems or see possible future issues that other home watch companies will more than likely miss. I know how homes work inside and out, how they are built from the ground up and where problems can occur. I pride myself on being trustworthy, punctual, and reliable with attention to detail and the ability to communicate my findings to my customers.

    Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

    Owning a home is always your largest investment in your lifetime. It is a statement of who you are, it surrounds your personal belongings, your personal identity, the things that mean the most to you.

    When you are present in your home you personally know the condition of your home inside and out, you can visually see things that are ok and visually see things that are not ok. Mechanical things will automatically present themselves when they are not working correctly, and you will be there to identify any issues and take action accordingly. Now take yourself out of the home for short or long periods of time, your eyes are not there to see certain things are not ok, that is where i come in to play and that you will benefit from.

    Home Watch Services Is a Non-Licensed Required Business, it is a service that could be offered by just about anyone regardless of any kind of experience. Who would you rather have watching over your home someone with no real industry experience or someone who is a Licensed Home Inspector and a Licensed Builder/General Contractor such as myself.

    My company is licensed, bonded and insured. I have multiple affiliations with building groups, home inspector associations as well as being a member of the Florida Home Watch Association and an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau. The combined skills, knowledge, expertise, reputation, and credentials that I have as a home inspector and residential builder gives me the confidence that I am ideally qualified to offer the services of Home Watch to you.

    Now that you have read and become familiar with who I am, I look forward to serving you and to putting my words into action. Hiring Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc. for your home monitoring while you are away for short or long periods of time. In the end it will be a great decision towards your peace of mind and have the confidence and ease that your home is safe, sound and secure knowing your home is always on our “watch”.

    HOME WATCH “is the visual inspection of a home or property looking for obvious issues”

    florida home watch association badge

    Certifications acquired through home inspector training from InterNACHI

    AFFILIATIONS

    WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR HOME WATCH VISIT

    Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc will provide professional, trustworthy service on each of our visits from the moment we arrive to when we leave your property. Your on-site visit will consist of an unbiased, thorough process which i feel each client deserves.

    AFTER YOUR HOME WATCH VISIT

    At the completion of each visit i will notify you of my findings both good and bad through email. I will identify if any issues have been found and to plan the strategy to correct any issues. Will discuss any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later.

    COMMON OCCURENCES

    Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc thoroughly inspects and reports on the most common occurrences.

    Roof Shingles Missing

    Glass Windows Broken

    Exterior Door Glass Broken

    Golf Ball Broken Glass exterior windows and doors

    Vinyl Siding Missing

    Hot Water Tank Leaking/Ruptured

    Irrigation Heads and Water Lines Broken

    MOLD/MILDEW

    AC/Heat Air Handler Drain Line Blockage/Flooding/Water Damage

    Leaky Toilet/Supply LIne/Ruptured

    Faucets, Hot/Cold Water Lines leaking/ruptured.

    Fridge/Freezer Food Loss due to Power Loss/Outage, thawed food smell, liquids dripping on floor etc.

    Water Stains/Roof Leaking/Pipes Leaking

    Washing Machine Supply Lines Leaking/Ruptured

    Early Arrival/Delayed Arrival Packages to be placed inside your home

    Electrical Hazards

    Sink Holes

    MY Commitment to You

    When you leave your main home, second home, or vacation home, you want to be fully assured it will remain in the same condition as the day you left.

    At Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc, our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your property’s structural integrity, safety, and functionality. I am an experienced professional who specializes in assessing your home’s interior and exterior from the smallest to the largest components.

    My detailed and personalized checklists will assure you that your home is in good hands and granting you peace of mind. Hire Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc today and find out why my service speaks for itself!

    THE HOME WATCH PROCESS

    Step One

    I will arrive as scheduled and conduct a thorough inspection of your property inside and out based on the customized checklist that has been created for your home.

    Step Two

    Once i have completed the inspection visit and i have compiled my notes, i will send you an email of my findings and converse with you and strategize a plan if anything needs attention.

    Step Three

    One of the most uncomfortable feelings is knowing there is a problem or repair needed in your home and you are not there to address and correct the issue. Let me remove that stress with my direct connection with a wide range of vendors i can coordinate needed repair services and usually get the vendors scheduled more quickly than a homeowner trying to get them scheduled, provide property access and to oversee the work. I will confirm the work is completed properly prior to you making a payment. 

    Our Mission

    At Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc, we are committed to the client to provide trustworthy, reliable, professional, thorough first-class service to meet or exceed their needs while monitoring their biggest investment. With expertise in the home industry as a licensed general contractor/builder and a licensed home inspector, we will eliminate the stresses of being an absentee homeowner for short or long periods of time for we will look beyond what others see.  We strive to provide piece of mind that your home is always safe, sound and secure knowing your home is always on our “watch”.

    Positive Reviews

    Dianne Koblen
    11/16/2024
    Excellent company! Pierre at Humble Abode Home Services is reliable, knowledgeable and quite meticulous in all aspects of the various services his company provides. When he isn't tackling the projects personally, he employs others who share his work ethics and assures all work is done to your satisfaction. I truly appreciate the co-ordination and diligence of Pierre at Humble Abode and the companies who were contracted to complete my projects in a timely and professional manner. With complete confidence, I highly recommend Humble Abode Home Services.
    John Frymier
    6/12/2024
    Highly recommend Pierre for any services you need. Man of integrity, priced fair and totally knows anything related to a home. You will not be disappointed
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    Rhodaline P.
    2/07/2022
    Pierre was incredibly professional, thorough, and flexible. His attention to detail and easy-to-understand report is impressive. I would absolutely work with him again.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Home Watch Service is designed to give you peace of mind while you are away from your home for short or long periods of time. Your home is inspected personally by me an experienced professional looking for any potential problems.

    The costs will vary based on your personalized requested service, your home’s square footage in total, one story or multi story home. Your service based on interior or exterior or both. Distance of your home from office location. How frequent the visits are, Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly and all other specialty options you choose.

    Your home or vacation property is a very valuable asset and investment. Would you trust your neighbor with your bank account, why trust your neighbor with your property and personal belongings. I am a professional, knowledgeable, experienced, licensed, bonded, and insured company that will do a thorough inspection of your property and report back to you.

    Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc will monitor your property as scheduled and contracted and i will report any issues to you immediately. With my customized checklist that i create for each individual property you can be assured that everything is being checked thoroughly.

    If a situation does arise, you will be notified so the problem can be dealt with in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

    Many homes today have motion activated exterior cameras and doorbells that show presence at their home when away and notifications sent to their phones. I can personally guarantee that I will conduct my visit and perform my visual inspection as scheduled and report back to you by email after each visit with my findings. If for some reason due to an uncontrollable event I am not going to make it to my visit as scheduled, you will be notified of this and with an alternative scheduled visit as quickly as possible.

    As a rule, no it is not a security service, though having a constant visible presence in your empty home may act as a crime deterrent. Depending on if you have an actual in home monitored security system. Most Home Watch companies are familiar to local law enforcement and if needed we can aid in any security calls.

    Yes, Humble Abode Home Watch Services Inc can offer additional special services, please view our Concierge Service in Service Provided for available additional services.

    Living in Florida in the summer can always bring the threat of a hurricane or tropical storm at any given time. I can be of assistance to secure outside furniture on your property and/or bring items inside as best as possible to prepare for such storms. There are other factors involved doing storm preparations, such as storm shutters, extra vehicles outside, the size and quantity of furniture, and other outside components. Each property will have their own specific need in the event of Storm Preparations.

    Yes, you absolutely can. If you feel the need for an additional visit day or night, or a neighbor saw something you want us to check on, we will be more than happy to check on your home. After all, you are on our “watch” while you are away.