Home Watch Services in Punta Gorda. Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store Isles and downtown.
Punta Gorda sits on Charlotte Harbor at the mouth of the Peace River, with miles of saltwater canals through Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles and condos along the harbor downtown. A large share of its homes sit empty for part of the year. We check your home, condo or boat on schedule and send a written report with photos after every visit.
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No obligation and no long-term contract.
- Local office in Cape Coral
- InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector
- NHWA Accredited
- $1M/$2M insured · $20K bonded
- 24/7 emergency response
What an empty home in Punta Gorda needs
Canal homes, harbor condos and boats on lifts, in a town that has taken two direct hurricane hits in twenty years. These are the things we watch for while you are away.
Charley and Ian both came through here
Hurricane Charley made landfall at Punta Gorda in 2004 and Ian passed close by in 2022. We agree on a storm plan for your home and boat before the season, carry it out when a storm is named, and check both as soon as it is safe.
Storm services →Boats on canal lifts
Most canal homes in Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles have a dock and a lift. We check lift cables, the bilge, the battery and the canvas, and photograph the boat for the same report as your home.
Boat watch →Harbor condos
In the condo buildings along the harbor and downtown, a failed AC drain or water heater does not stay in your unit. We check drains, supply lines, the water heater and the AC closet every visit.
Condo watch →Pools and lanai cages
A pool left alone in summer can turn green in a week, and a torn lanai screen lets in leaves and pests. We check the water level, the equipment and the cage every visit.
Summer heat and humidity
A closed-up house in August can grow mildew in days if the AC quits. We record the indoor humidity every visit and check the AC, the drain line and the air handler.
Alarms and the 2 a.m. call
Inside city limits, alarms are answered by the Punta Gorda Police Department, and outside them by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Either way, someone local has to show up. We can be the keyholder on your alarm call list, 24/7.
Keyholder service →You won't see your Punta Gorda home for months. Our reports are how you will.
Most home watch reports come back as a row of checkmarks. Ours carry the evidence: readings, thermal images and photos, time-stamped after every visit.
- Infrared moisture checksThermal images find wet drywall and a struggling AC coil before a stain appears.
- Humidity, measured every visitA hygrometer reading on every report, so you know the house stayed between 45 and 55 percent.
- Drone roof photos after stormsAerial photos you can hand straight to your insurer.
- No sign you're goneUnmarked vehicles and no door magnets.
All of Punta Gorda
Canal homes, golf communities, harbor condos and the historic district.
- Punta Gorda Isles
- Burnt Store Isles
- Burnt Store Lakes
- Seminole Lakes
- Downtown and the historic district
- Fishermen's Village area
- Deep Creek
Not sure if you're in our area? See the full service area map or call 239-356-6600.
Start with home watch. Add what your property needs.
Punta Gorda home watch plans
Simple monthly plans with a written, time-stamped report after every visit. No long-term contract.
- Written report after every visit
- Mail scanning
- Written report after every visit
- Mail scanning
- Package receipts
What our clients say
“I’ve worked with a few home watch services, but Ryan Gartrell stands out. Their attention to detail and consistent communication gave me total peace of mind when I was away.”
“After Ian hit while we were on vacation, their team not only informed us promptly but also installed our shutters and put an emergency tarp on our roof. Coming back to a home that was protected was such a relief.”
“Their reports after each visit, coupled with their responsive team, make us feel like we’re there even when we’re miles away.”
Punta Gorda home watch FAQ
Do you serve Punta Gorda from Cape Coral?
Yes. Punta Gorda is a straight drive up Burnt Store Road from our Cape Coral office. Your visits follow the same schedule, checklist and written report as any client in Cape Coral.
How much does home watch cost in Punta Gorda?
Our plans are $65 a month for one visit, $109 for two visits and $179 for four visits, with a written report after every visit. Condo watch starts at $55 a month, and boat watch, keyholder, storm and concierge services can be added. There is no long-term contract.
Do you check boats on canal lifts in Punta Gorda Isles?
Yes. Boat watch covers your boat, lift and dock: lift cables, the bilge, the battery and the canvas, with photos in the same report as your home. We do not take the boat out.
Do you watch condos in Punta Gorda?
Yes. Condo watch covers the things that cause trouble between units: AC drains, the water heater, supply lines, the washer and the balcony. We follow your building's rules for access and water shut-off.
Can you be the keyholder on my Punta Gorda alarm?
Yes. You can list Trident Home Watch as the keyholder on your monitoring company's call list. When the alarm trips, we go, meet the police if they are dispatched, check the home and send you a written report with photos.
What do you do when a hurricane is headed for Punta Gorda?
Before the season we agree on a storm plan for your home and boat. When a storm is named we carry it out, including shutters if you have them. Afterward we check the home as soon as it is safe, send photos, fly a drone over the roof when conditions allow, and arrange emergency tarping if you need it.
Get your home on the schedule before you go.
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