Property and Welfare Checks in North Devon

Your Local Eyes - Your Peace of Mind

Welcome to Home Watch North Devon

Whether you own a holiday home, second property, rental, or have a loved one living independently, it isn't always possible to be there when you need to be.

That's where we can help.

Home Watch North Devon provides trusted local property and welfare checking services throughout North Devon, including:

✓ Property inspections
✓ Holiday let support
✓ Key holding
✓ Contractor attendance
✓ Empty property checks
✓ Family assurance visits

We act as your local eyes and ears, giving you peace of mind when you're away.

Based in North Devon and committed to providing a reliable, professional and personal service.

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Contractor Attendance

If you own a holiday home, second property, or rental in North Devon, travelling just to let in a plumber, electrician, or broadband engineer can be inconvenient, expensive, and time-consuming.

Home Watch North Devon can attend on your behalf.

We can open the property, provide access, remain on-site if required, and ensure everything is secure when the work is complete. We can also provide photos and updates for complete peace of mind.

Your Home. Our Watch. Complete Peace of Mind

Explore our range of services

  • A simple, reliable welfare check where a team member visits the property at a prearranged time to confirm the well‑being of the resident, ensure the home is secure, and report any concerns. Visits include a visual check of the person, basic safety inspection (doors, windows, heating, and obvious hazards) and immediate notification to nominated contacts or emergency services if required. Ideal for residents living alone, recent hospital discharges, or families seeking peace of mind while away. Appointments can be one offs or on a regular basis. Report after visit either by phone or email.

  • Is Your Property Sitting Empty?

    Many property owners don't realise how quickly a small issue can become a major problem when a home is left unchecked.

    A slow leak can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage before it's discovered.

    Storm damage can leave a property vulnerable to further weather, damp, or unwanted visitors.

    Power cuts can affect heating systems, alarms, and security devices.

    Even something as simple as an overflowing gutter can lead to costly repairs if left unattended.

    Whether it's a holiday home, second property, rental, or a home you're temporarily away from, regular checks provide reassurance that everything is as it should be.

    At Home Watch North Devon, we carry out professional property inspections, providing photo reports and immediate notification if any issues are found.

    ✔ Internal and external inspections
    ✔ Security checks
    ✔ Leak and damage monitoring
    ✔ Key holding services
    ✔ Contractor attendance when required

  • Can't Take Time Off to Meet a Tradesperson?

    If you own a holiday home, second property, or rental in North Devon, travelling just to let in a plumber, electrician, or broadband engineer can be inconvenient, expensive, and time-consuming.

    Home Watch North Devon can attend on your behalf.

    We can open the property, provide access, remain on-site if required, and ensure everything is secure when the work is complete. We can also provide photos and updates for complete peace of mind.

    Whether you're an hour away or hundreds of miles from North Devon, our contractor attendance service can save you long journeys, time off work, and unnecessary stress.

    ✔ Meet contractors
    ✔ Provide property access
    ✔ Monitor attendance
    ✔ Check work completion
    ✔ Secure the property afterwards

  • We can assist Landlords, Property Managers and Holiday Home owners by collection of keys at the end of lease or let.

    Service includes verification the property is left as you required for short term lets - property is empty and keys returned for unfurnished leases.

    Each situation is different and we are happy to act to your instructions. Please contact us with your specific requirements.

  • We can also carry out the following services.

    Attend to property for Removals, House Clearance and Auction House collections and services.

    Attend to property for delivery of items such as building material, Furniture and Electrical Items.

    Act as your agent for evictions and repossesions.

    Act as your agent for estate agent valuations.

    Attend problem holiday lets to quicky assess and report on the situation.

    Act as keyholder for adult children if your away and require an emergency solution

    We can usually accomodate other requests - simply contact us with your requirements.

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Key Holding and Emergency cover from £10 per day

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Vacant property check and report from £30

Pricing

Please contact us with your requirements for a fixed price quote.

Welfare check and Verbal or Email report from £40

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End of lease or let Key Collection from £30

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Contact us with your requirements

Send a quick note about your goals and we’ll outline a solution within one business day.