Residential Home Watch & Travel Care
Weekly walkthroughs, running water, vehicle care, and hands-on supervision of every contractor who sets foot on your property — while you're away, for as long as you're away.
The Full Menu
Mix and match under a monthly plan, or book any service on its own. Nothing here is automated — every visit is Skip, in person.
A full check inside and out: locks, windows, roof and gutters, lighting, and a walk through every room for leaks, pests, or anything out of place.
Every toilet flushed, every faucet run, hot and cold. It keeps drain seals from drying out, catches slow leaks early, and protects your pipes.
Core to every visitCars started and run in place so batteries stay charged and engines stay ready for whenever you get back.
Mail and deliveries collected and brought inside, so an overflowing mailbox never signals an empty house.
An extra visit after heavy weather to check for damage, water intrusion, and power interruptions before small problems grow.
Plumbers, electricians, HVAC, landscapers, exterminators — Skip schedules the visit and stays on-site the entire time. No one is ever in your home alone.
Skip stays on-siteCameras, alarms, sensors, exterior lighting, and safe-room access all reviewed and confirmed in working order.
Plants watered, thermostats adjusted, holiday lights checked, driving services (subject to availability) — if it's part of keeping your home right while you're gone, just ask.
Why It Matters
An empty home doesn't just risk break-ins — it risks itself. The seals, pipes, and fixtures built into your home were made to be used regularly.
Every drain relies on a water seal to keep sewer gas out. Left dry too long, that seal fails — and gas can enter the home.
Unused toilets and faucets dry out and crack. Running them regularly catches slow leaks before they become water damage.
Water sitting still breeds bacteria and sediment. Regular use keeps it circulating and your plumbing in good health.
About Skip
Skip's Home Watch was built on a name the community already trusts — not a franchise, not a call center, and not a stranger handed your garage code. Every walkthrough, every flushed toilet, every contractor visit is handled personally.
Access codes and alarm information are stored in an encrypted, access-controlled system — never on a sticky note or in a notebook.
"Skip's not a stranger with a key — he's the name you already trust around here."
Serving extended travelers, seasonal residents, and second-home owners across Essex & Morris County, NJ.