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Professional Home Watch for SML Launching Spring 2026

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Welcome to Smith Mountain Lake Property Watch LLC

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We Watch Your Property When You Can't

We are an Accredited Property Watch service offering home watch services that include thorough inspections of unoccupied properties, ensuring your vacation home management needs are met while you’re away from your Smith Mountain Lake property.

Protecting Your Property, Providing Piece of Mind

When you are away from Smith Mountain Lake, SML Property Watch serves as your trusted, professional presence on the ground. We specialize in offering home check and home watch services, providing accredited, detail-oriented inspections for seasonal residences and vacation rentals. Our expertise in property watch and vacation home management ensures that your property is well cared for while you are away.

Mission

Our mission is simple: to provide you with professional peace of mind through our home watch services, ensuring your Smith Mountain Lake property is in the most qualified hands while you enjoy your time away. With our reliable home check and vacation home management solutions, you can rest easy knowing your home is well cared for.

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At Smith Mountain Lake Property Watch LLC, we recognize that your Smith Mountain Lake property is a valuable asset that requires professional, dedicated attention when you are away. Your home watch needs more than just a casual eye; it demands a systematic approach to risk mitigation through our specialized home watch services. 


As a Smith Mountain Lake native with extensive experience in property oversight, we understand that a vacant lake home is a significant investment that necessitates proactive care. Our journey began after managing several properties and witnessing firsthand how small issues can quickly escalate into financial disasters. 


Having a vacant home at SML presents unique challenges that a simple neighborly check-in often overlooks. Problems such as running toilets, slow leaks in refrigerator water lines, and water heater malfunctions are silent threats that require regular, trained attention. In addition to maintenance, unoccupied homes face risks that can intensify rapidly, including pest infestations, vandalism, unauthorized access, and storm damage. Hidden problems like mold growth from humidity spikes, frozen pipes during winter snaps, or dock cables shifting due to water level changes can lead to significant damage before you even realize there's an issue. 


Our property watch services include scheduled visual monitoring and GPS-verified digital reporting, allowing us to identify these problems before they escalate. With our professional oversight, you can enjoy total peace of mind while you are away from your vacation home at Smith Mountain Lake. 


Accredited Member of The National Home Watch Association 


The National Home Watch Association describes Home Watch as 'a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues.'

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We Don’t Just Check Your Home. We Protect Your Investment

Certified. Vetted. Fully Protected


A Home Watch service is built on trust and is essential for effective vacation home management. We meet the highest standards of accountability in the industry, providing comprehensive home check services. 


Rely on a professional, NHWA-standard property watch service dedicated exclusively to protecting your Smith Mountain Lake investment.

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Peace of Mind, Delivered to Your Inbox

Every visit for our home check includes a detailed, date-stamped, and GPS-verified digital report sent directly to you, so you know the precise condition of your home the moment we leave. With our home watch services, especially tailored for properties at Smith Mountain Lake, you can trust us to manage your vacation home effectively.

Why Hire Smith Mountain Lake Property Watch?

As an accredited member of The National Home Watch Association, we offer reliable home check and property watch services to ensure your vacation home management needs are met. Check out this video to learn more about our services at Smith Mountain Lake!

Smith Mountain Lake Property Watch: Professional Home Watch Services

Real-time updates. Real-time peace of mind

 

Don’t wonder if your home is okay. See it for yourself.

A "neighborly check-in" usually results in a one-sentence text: "House looks fine!" Our reports provide the technical data and visual proof you need to actually relax while you’re away.


What Communication to expect:

🌡️ Climate Monitoring

📦 Perimeter & Presence

🌡️ Climate Monitoring

📱 The Text You Get: "Hi Homeowner, I’m at the house now as part of our home watch services. The basement humidity hit 68%—I found the dehumidifier bucket was full. I've emptied the unit and restarted it to bring the levels back down, ensuring your property watch is up to standard. I’ll re-check it on my next visit. A photo of the reading is in your report, which is crucial for effective vacation home management at Smith Mountain Lake."

🔦 Plumbing Scan

📦 Perimeter & Presence

🌡️ Climate Monitoring

📱 The Text You Get: "Found a slow drip under the kitchen sink. I’ve dried the area and placed a catch-basin to protect your cabinet. I recommend a plumber check the seal. This is part of our comprehensive home check services, especially important for those utilizing our home watch services at Smith Mountain Lake. Photo in your report for your vacation home management needs."

📦 Perimeter & Presence

📦 Perimeter & Presence

📦 Perimeter & Presence

📱 The Text You Get: "All entries are secure. I moved three Amazon packages from your front porch to the kitchen island to ensure your home looks welcoming and not 'empty' to passersby. This is part of our home check as part of our home watch services. A full report on your property watch is in your inbox regarding your Smith Mountain Lake vacation home management."

⚓ Dock & Vessel Check

⚓ Dock & Vessel Check

📦 Perimeter & Presence

📱 The Text You Get: "Hi Homeowner, just finished the dock check as part of our home watch services. After last night's rain at Smith Mountain Lake, a large water pocket had formed on your boat cover. I’ve drained the standing water to take the weight off your support poles and fabric. Everything is tight and shedding water correctly now. I’ve included a photo of the secure cover in your property watch report for your vacation home management records."

⛈️ Storm Response

⚓ Dock & Vessel Check

⛈️ Storm Response

📱 The Text You Get: "The house is secure, but a large oak limb is down across your lakeside walkway. I've moved the debris; Photo attached. This is part of our home watch services at Smith Mountain Lake, ensuring your property watch needs are met while you enjoy your vacation home management."

See Why We’re SML's Trusted Choice

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