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Sarasota · Venice · Lakewood Ranch · Longboat Key

Sarasota Home Watch Services You Can Trust

Professional home monitoring and property care for seasonal residents, vacation homeowners and absentee property owners throughout Sarasota and surrounding areas.

Licensed & Insured
Background-Checked
Bonded for Your Protection
Locally Owned in Sarasota
Why Home Watch Matters

An empty home is a vulnerable home.

Florida's heat, humidity, salt air and storms work overtime when you're gone. A slow leak, a tripped breaker, a failed HVAC or a pest intrusion can turn into tens of thousands of dollars in damage before anyone notices. Anchor Services is the eyes and ears on your property — so the home you love is exactly the way you left it when you return.

  • Catch leaks, mold and HVAC failures early — before they spread.
  • Document storm prep and post-storm condition with photos.
  • Meet contractors, accept deliveries and check the mail.
  • Detailed inspection reports after every visit — so you always know.
Anchor Services inspector reviewing a tablet at a Sarasota home
Home Watch Services

A complete look at your Sarasota property — every visit.

Choose weekly, bi-weekly or monthly inspections, plus storm season add-ons. Each visit includes a full interior and exterior walkthrough.

Visual Interior & Exterior

Top-to-bottom walkthrough looking for any signs of trouble.

Leak Detection

Plumbing, fixtures, ceilings, water heater and under-sink checks.

HVAC Monitoring

Verify cooling, humidity and air handler performance.

Pest Activity Checks

Watch for ants, roaches, rodents and other early signs.

Storm Prep & Post-Storm

Shutters, patio furniture, then post-storm condition reports.

Mail & Package Checks

Pick up mail, accept packages and keep your entry clear.

Our Process

How an Anchor Services inspection works

1. Onboarding

We walk the property with you, document systems and confirm preferences.

2. Scheduled Visits

We arrive on schedule — weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

3. Detailed Inspection

A consistent checklist covers interior, exterior and systems.

4. Photo Report

You get a written report with photos after every single visit.

Service Areas

Trusted across the Sarasota coast.

Anchor Services proudly serves homeowners from downtown Sarasota to the barrier islands and east into Lakewood Ranch.

Aerial view of waterfront Sarasota neighborhoods
What homeowners say

Peace of mind, in their words.

"We spend summers up north and Anchor's weekly reports give us total peace of mind. Caught a slow leak under the sink before it turned into a disaster."

Margaret H.
Longboat Key

"Professional, reliable and genuinely cared about our home. After Hurricane season the photo report was incredibly thorough."

David & Susan R.
Lakewood Ranch

"Best decision we made when we bought our second home. They coordinated with our HVAC tech and the cleaning crew without us lifting a finger."

Robert K.
Siesta Key
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is Home Watch?

Home Watch is a visual inspection of your unoccupied home looking for obvious issues — leaks, storm damage, pest activity, HVAC problems and security concerns — followed by a detailed report with photos so you have peace of mind while you're away.

How often do you visit my property?

Most clients choose weekly or bi-weekly inspections. We also offer monthly visits and custom schedules for storm season, contractor access and special events.

Do you only serve Sarasota?

We serve Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Lakewood Ranch, Palmer Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Bradenton.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Anchor Services is fully licensed, insured and bonded — and every team member is background checked before they ever set foot on your property.

How do I get a quote?

Use our short quote form or call us. We'll talk through your property and schedule, then send a written proposal — usually within one business day.

Get a Free Quote

Tell us about your property.

Share a few details and we'll send a custom Home Watch proposal — typically within one business day. Prefer to talk? Call (941) 500-2320.

We respond within one business day. No spam, ever.

Your Sarasota home, watched over.

Schedule a complimentary walkthrough — no obligation.

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