Personal home watch services in Martin County for snowbirds and second-home owners, from Stuart and Palm City to Hobe Sound and Jensen Beach. I visit, photograph every detail, and send you a full report — so you enjoy your time up north completely worry-free.
👋 You will always speak directly with me — Ruger, your Stuart neighbor.
Every plan personally handled by me. Cancel or pause any time — no long-term contracts, ever.
Founding 15: lock your monthly rate for as long as you stay
The first 15 households to start a monthly plan by March 31, 2027 keep their $89, $149 or $249 rate for as long as service stays uninterrupted. You also get a free Smart Protection Kit install on a visit and one free extra check after a named storm in your first season. Month-to-month, cancel any time.
Claim a founding spot🔒 Secure checkout by Stripe · Pay monthly or annually · I'll reach out within one business day to schedule your first visit
Same prices across Martin County: home watch Stuart · home watch Hobe Sound · Jensen Beach · Palm City · full price breakdown · what each visit includes
✅ Start any plan with a free walkthrough · Cancel or pause any time · No contracts · Photo report after every visit
Not sure which plan fits? Start with a $75 one-time visit and I will give you my honest recommendation — no pressure.
New: seasonal Open-Up & Close-Up visits, $199 each or $349 for both. We open the home before you arrive and close it after you leave.
Two kits that alert your phone when something goes wrong in an empty home. Buy online with secure Stripe checkout.
A YoLink hub, 4 water leak and freeze sensors, a temperature/humidity sensor and a smart smoke alarm. Alerts in the free YoLink app.
Buy the Kit — $249 See what's included →A wireless float sensor in the AC drain pan alerts your phone if a clogged condensate line starts to back up. No wiring. Includes condensate tablets.
Buy the AC Kit — $129 See what's included →🔒 Secure checkout by Stripe · 30-day returns on unused items · Martin County: free kit setup on a visit for plan clients, or a $99 setup visit · Compare both kits · Shipping & returns
I personally do every visit across Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach and all of Martin County — no subcontractors, no strangers.
HVAC, plumbing, water heater, leaks, mold and pests, room by room.
Roofline from the ground, gutters, windows, doors, irrigation and landscaping.
Outdoor items secured and shutters checked before a storm; a full photo check after, once roads are safe.
I coordinate trusted Martin County AC techs, plumbers and landscapers, so you never fly back for a repair.
AC on and everything checked, so your home is comfortable the moment you walk in.
HVAC & filters · water heater · plumbing & supply lines · leaks & stains · mold & humidity · pests · smoke & CO detectors · fridge & ice maker · breaker panel · thermostat
Roofline from the ground · gutters · doors & locks · windows & screens · shutters · pool, lanai & screen enclosure · irrigation · landscaping & trees · fences & gates · mail & packages
Timestamped photos of every room · AC temperature logged · written summary · insurance-ready photo records · doors re-secured on exit
Your home, your schedule, your concerns. No pressure.
Baseline photos of your property, inside and out.
A photo report in your inbox after every visit.
Use the free quote form any time. I am nearby in Stuart.
Most snowbirds don't learn about storm damage until they return in November — by then, mold has spread, floors have warped, and insurance claims are complicated. Don't find out too late.
"I have traveled all over the world for work — and nothing compared to Martin County. Moving to Stuart was the easiest decision we ever made."
I work from home full-time in Healthcare IT, so I am in your neighborhood every day — not driving in from two counties over. My work demands integrity, confidentiality and careful documentation, and I bring the same standards to your home.
🔒 A lockbox you control · 🏠 Exterior-only visits · 📱 Temporary smart-lock codes that expire after each visit · 🏘️ HOA-friendly, and I can register as an approved vendor with your HOA.
Everything to do before you leave your Florida home — water, AC, hurricane prep, insurance and more. One page you can print and keep.
More answers: what each visit includes · home watch cost · snowbird home watch · ask me directly
I personally respond to every inquiry — usually within a few hours. It is just me, Ruger.
Looking for home watch near you? We cover all of Martin County: home watch in Stuart and vacation home watch in Stuart, home watch Hobe Sound, home watch in Jensen Beach, Palm City home watch, Hutchinson Island condo watch, Sewall's Point, Port Salerno, Jupiter Island and Indiantown.
Also see snowbird home watch and hurricane home watch.
What to check the day you get back: water, A/C, mold, storm leftovers and pests.
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Read more →While You're Away Co. provides locally owned home watch services in Martin County, Florida. Based in Stuart, we cover Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Sewall's Point, Port Salerno, Hutchinson Island, Jupiter Island, Indiantown and all of Martin County. The owner does every visit, with photo reports and post-storm checks as soon as roads are safe.