Twice-Monthly Home Watch
Two scheduled visits per month for part-time owners who want periodic documented checks while away.
Learn moreAway from your Mayne Island home? We keep local eyes on it.
Scheduled property checks, photo reports, storm checks, keyholder support, contractor access, and arrival/departure prep for part-time, seasonal, and off-island owners.
Designed to help you catch problems early, maintain better records, and support your insurance obligations while you are away.
Leave the island without leaving the house unattended.
When you are away from your Mayne Island home, small problems can become expensive if no one sees them early. A slow leak, a failed heat pump, a tripped breaker, a door not fully latched after a contractor visit, a fallen branch across the driveway, or a power outage that leaves the house cold and damp can all become harder to manage from off island.
Mayne HomeWatch gives you a reliable local presence when you cannot be here. We provide scheduled home watch visits, visual checks of accessible areas, photo reports, storm checks, and practical follow-up when something needs attention. The service is designed for part-time owners, snowbirds, seasonal residents, off-island families, and owners managing work on their property from away.
Many insurance policies include conditions for homes that are unoccupied, vacant, or left unattended during heating season. Requirements vary by insurer and policy, but regular checks and clear documentation can be important. Mayne HomeWatch provides dated visit reports and photos so you have a record of what was checked and when. Ask your broker what check-in interval your policy requires, and we can build a visit schedule around it.
Local, known, and accountable
Mayne HomeWatch is led by Jean-Daniel Cusin, Managing Director and full-time Mayne Island resident since 2015. Jean-Daniel has served in volunteer and leadership roles with Mayne Island Assisted Living Society, the Lions, the Gulf Islands Food Co-op, the Southern Gulf Islands Community Justice Program, and the Mayne Island Collective. He is also the retired owner of Mayne Island Kitchen and Bath Inc., a local renovations company.
What Mayne HomeWatch can help with
Most clients begin with a recurring home watch schedule, then add specific services when needed. This entails regular visual checks of your home while you are away, with written notes and photo documentation after each visit.
Weekly Home Watch
Four to five scheduled visits per month for seasonal absences, snowbirds, and owners away for longer periods.
Learn moreWinter Snowbird Checks
Custom visit schedules for winter absences or insurance-driven check-in intervals, with documented reports and photos.
Learn moreStorm and Utility Checks
Post-storm property sweeps, driveway access checks, visible damage checks, propane gauge checks where accessible, and practical follow-up.
Learn moreArrival and Departure Prep
Help preparing the house before you arrive and shutting it down properly after you leave.
Learn moreContractor Access and Progress Monitoring
Local access support for trades, deliveries, septic service, internet technicians, chimney sweeps, etc. Visual-only progress documentation.
Learn moreA simple, documented process
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We document the property
We record access instructions, emergency contacts, utility locations, owner preferences, areas not to enter, and any special instructions needed to perform consistent checks.
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You choose a visit schedule
Decide on the home watch visits schedule most appropriate for your needs, then add storm checks, arrival prep, contractor access, or other services as needed.
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We check and photograph key items
Each visit follows a repeatable checklist appropriate to the property and includes relevant photos.
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You receive a clear report
You receive a practical update showing the visit date, areas checked, photos, observations, issues found, items not checked or inaccessible where relevant, and any recommended follow-up.
Designed to support responsible home ownership while you are away
Many home insurance policies include conditions for homes that are unoccupied or vacant. Requirements can vary by insurer and policy. Mayne HomeWatch provides documented visits and photo reports that may help support your records, but homeowners should confirm their specific obligations with their broker or insurer.
Service packages
The recurring service is based primarily on visit frequency. Add-on services are available separately when needed.
Twice-Monthly Home Watch
$175/month
Two scheduled visits per month for part-time owners who want periodic documented property checks.
Weekly Home Watch
$325/month
Four to five scheduled visits per month for seasonal absences, snowbirds, and owners away for longer periods.
Winter Snowbird Checks
Custom quote
For winter absences or insurance-driven schedules. Ask your broker for the required check-in interval in writing, and we can build a visit schedule around it.
Storm checks, contractor access, arrival/departure prep, construction progress monitoring, and other add-ons can be arranged separately.
Local, practical, and documented
Mayne HomeWatch is built around careful checklists, clear reporting, and practical local follow-up. The goal is not to replace licensed trades, inspectors, emergency services, or insurers. The goal is to notice visible problems early, document conditions clearly, and help owners act before small issues become larger ones.
Away from your Mayne Island home?
Tell us about the property, how often you are away, and what kind of support would be useful. We can suggest a practical visit schedule and service plan.