Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Home Watch services and how Boreal Property Services helps protect your home or cabin while you’re away.
Home Watch is a scheduled visual assessment of an unoccupied home or cabin. During each visit, we look for signs of problems such as water leaks, storm damage, HVAC issues, security concerns, or anything that appears out of the ordinary. After every visit, you’ll receive a detailed report with photos and observations.
A home inspection is typically performed before buying or selling a property. Home Watch is an ongoing service designed to help identify potential problems while your property is vacant, allowing issues to be addressed before they become costly repairs. Home Watch is not a substitute for a licensed home inspection.
That depends on your property’s location, the season, and how long you’ll be away. We offer flexible visit schedules based on your property’s needs and will help you choose a frequency that makes sense for you.
If we discover an urgent issue, we’ll contact you promptly to explain the situation and discuss the next steps. With your authorization, we can also coordinate with trusted contractors or service providers to help resolve the problem.
Yes. Every Home Watch visit includes a digital report with photographs, observations, and recommendations, so you will always know the condition of your property.
No. Our services are ideal for anyone who leaves their property unattended for extended periods, including seasonal residents, frequent travelers, vacation homeowners, and individuals away for work or family obligations.
Absolutely. Through our concierge and property care services, we can assist with arrival and departure preparation, contractor coordination, grocery stocking, package retrieval, light housekeeping, lawn care, minor maintenance, and other customized requests.
We serve Duluth and surrounding communities throughout Northern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Properties outside our primary service area may be subject to a travel fee based on distance, travel time, and visit frequency. If you’re unsure whether we can serve your property, please contact us.
It begins with a free consultation. We will discuss your property, answer your questions, and recommend a Home Watch plan tailored to your needs.