We verify your contractors
You pay for pool service and lawn care from a thousand miles away — but is anyone actually showing up? We confirm the work was done and send you proof. Nobody else does this.
🐻 Snowbird Home Watch · Bradenton · Lakewood Ranch · Sarasota
Peace of mind while you're away
When you head back north, Logan checks on your Florida home on a regular schedule — catching small problems before they become expensive disasters, and sending you timestamped photos every visit. The only company that watches your home and keeps the outside HOA-perfect while you're gone.
- Photo reports every visit
- We verify your contractors
- Water shut-off on departure
- Backed by a written agreement
Why Polar Bear Home Watch
More than a quick walk-through
Most home watch companies glance around and leave. Logan treats your home like his own — and does three things most won't.
We shut off your water
The #1 way a vacant Florida home gets destroyed is a slow leak nobody catches. We shut off the main water supply when we leave — your single best defense against a flooded home.
We keep your car ready Optional
As an optional add-on, we start and run your vehicle — or take it for a short drive if you prefer — so the battery stays charged and it's ready to go the day you land.
Every Visit
What we check, inside and out
A thorough, documented walk-through — interior, exterior, and every system that fails a Florida home when it sits empty.
Inside the home
- A/C running & home not building humidity (mold defense)
- Leaks & water stains — ceilings, sinks, water heater, A/C drain
- Run every sink, flush every toilet, run the disposal
- Check for pests, ants & rodents
- Fridge/freezer, breakers & power, alarm & security
Outside & systems
- Full perimeter walk — cracks, damage, anything an HOA flags
- Roofline, soffits & gutters checked from the ground
- Garage doors, seals & openers
- Pool & pool equipment — water level, pump, cage
- Irrigation, landscaping & storm debris
Before we leave
- Verify pool & lawn contractors actually performed
- Start, idle or drive the car to keep it charged (optional add-on)
- Shut off the main water supply
- Confirm all doors, gates & garage secured
- Email you a timestamped, geotagged photo report
Hurricane season add-on (June–November): pre-storm prep, shutter checks, and a post-storm damage walk with photos.
The Polar Bear Advantage
Watched and maintained — by one trusted local
We're already the company keeping Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch driveways, rooflines and lanais HOA-perfect. Now we watch the whole home too — so you come back to a property that's both safe and spotless.
- One trusted local who already knows your home
- HOA violations handled before they ever reach you
- Optional Pre-Arrival Refresh — washed & ready the day you land
- Documented photo reports you can forward to your insurer
Heading back north soon?
Tell us about your home and your schedule. We'll set up a free walk-through, agree on a checklist, and you'll get a photo report after every visit — so you always know exactly how your home is doing.
Simple Plans
Choose how often we visit
Every plan includes the full inspection above and a photo report each visit. Final pricing depends on your home's size — most plans run about $50–$200/month. Book a free consultation for an exact quote.
Watch
Monthly
One thorough visit each month with a full photo report. Budget-friendly basic coverage.
Most Popular
Watch+ · Bi-Weekly
Twice-monthly visits — the Florida sweet spot, and frequent enough for most vacant-home insurance requirements.
Guardian
Weekly
Weekly visits for larger and luxury homes, and for full coverage through hurricane season.
How It Works
Getting started is easy
Free consultation
We walk your home together, learn your systems, and build your checklist.
Enroll
Pick your visit frequency and sign a simple service agreement.
We watch & report
Scheduled visits with timestamped photos emailed after each one.
Pre-arrival refresh
Optional wash & prep so your home is spotless the day you return.
FAQ
Home watch questions
How often do you check my home?
Most seasonal homeowners choose twice-monthly (bi-weekly) visits — the sweet spot for Florida's humid climate, and often frequent enough to satisfy vacant-home insurance requirements. Weekly is available for larger homes and hurricane season; monthly is available for budget-conscious clients.
Do you really check that my pool and lawn services showed up?
Yes — and it's one of the most valuable things we do. You're paying for pool service and lawn care from far away with no way to confirm it's happening. We verify the work was done and send you photo proof either way.
Do you shut off the water?
Yes. A slow, undetected leak is the #1 way a vacant Florida home gets destroyed. We shut off the main water supply when we leave each visit, so a failed line can't flood your home while you're gone.
How do you protect my home and my information?
Every client signs a clear written service agreement that spells out exactly what we check, how we handle your keys and access codes, and our commitment to keep your home's vacancy confidential — plus you get a timestamped photo report after every visit.
What areas do you serve?
Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Parrish, Palmetto and Ellenton — across Manatee and Sarasota County. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.