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Professional Property Checks, Keyholding & Second Home Care.
Keeping an Eye on Your Property While You're Away.

 

Our Services

Professional Property Checks

 

Regular internal and external inspections to ensure your property remains safe, secure and well cared for.

Home Security Checks

Checking doors, windows, signs of damage, leaks and any unexpected issues.

Keyholding & Access

Secure keyholding and trusted access for owners, tradespeople and contractors.

Photo Reports & Updates

Detailed reports with photographs after every scheduled visit.

Second Home Owners

Regular visits and complete peace of mind while you're away.

Holiday Cover

Property checks for local residents during holidays and extended absences.

Holiday Home Owners

Flexible inspections, arrival preparation and keyholding services.

Why Choose Bluewater Home Watch

Trusted
Reliable
Attentive
Local

Areas We Cover: Currently covering Dartmouth, Stoke Fleming, Strete and Surrounding Villages. 

Not sure if we cover your area? Please, Get in touch.

Our Prices

Clear, honest pricing with no hidden costs.
Professional property care you can rely on.

SECOND HOME CARE PLANS

ESSENTIAL CARE
£95
/month

  • Two visits per month

  • External & internal inspection

  • Check for leaks, damp & pests

  • Secure doors & windows

  • Run taps & flush toilets

  • Emailed visit report

COMPLETE CARE
£175
/month

Everything in Essential Care, plus:

  • Weekly property visits

  • Ventilate the property

  • Water indoor plants

  • Bring post inside

  • Check heating & hot water

  • Check alarms

  • Bin presentation (if required)

PREMIER CARE
£325
/month

Everything in Complete Care, plus:

  • ​Twice-weekly visits​

  • Arrival Preparation Service included

  • One tradesperson visit per month (up to 1 hour)

  • Keyholding included

  • Priority booking for additional services

  • Detailed photo reports

HOLIDAY COVER

SHORT BREAK COVER
£45

 

Perfect for short breaks away, giving you confidence that your property has been professionally checked while you're away.

 

Includes:

  • One scheduled property visit (Monday-Friday)

  • Internal and external visual inspection

  • Check all doors and windows are secure

  • Check for signs of leaks, damp or water ingress

  • Check for signs of forced entry or vandalism

  • Run taps and flush toilets (if requested)

  • Bring post and small parcels inside

  • Check heating (if required)

  • Ensure the property is secure before leaving

  • Email report with photographs after the visit

 

ONE WEEK COVER
£85

 

Perfect for holidays of up to one week, providing regular checks and peace of mind while you're away.

 

Includes:

  • Two scheduled property visits (Monday-Friday) during your absence

  • Internal and external visual inspections

  • Check all doors, windows and access points are secure

  • Check for signs of leaks, damp or water ingress

  • Check for signs of forced entry or storm damage

  • Bring post and small parcels inside

  • Run taps and flush toilets

  • Ventilate the property if appropriate

  • Check heating and hot water system (if requested)

  • Water indoor plants (if requested)

  • Ensure the property is secure after each visit

  • Detailed email report with photographs following each inspection

 

EXTENDED ABSENCE COVER
FROM £35  PER VISIT

 

Ideal for longer holidays, extended travel or periods when your property will be unoccupied.

 

Choose the number and frequency of visits to suit your requirements. (Monday-Friday)

 

Each visit includes:

 

  • Internal and external visual inspection

  • Check doors, windows and access points are secure

  • Check for signs of leaks, damp, water ingress or pest activity

  • Look for signs of storm damage or attempted unauthorised access

  • Run taps and flush toilets

  • Ventilate the property where appropriate

  • Bring post and small parcels inside

  • Check heating and hot water settings (if requested)

  • Water indoor plants (if requested)

  • Ensure the property is left secure after each visit

  • Detailed inspection report with photographs emailed after every visit

 

OPTIONAL ADD-ON SERVICES
  • Arrival Preparation Services                                          £50

  • Departure Property Close Down                                   £40​

  • Keyholding Service                                                  £50 per year

  • Emergency Call-Out (Office Hours)                              £60

  • Emergency Call-Out (Out of Hours)                            £100

  • Meet Tradespeople / Cleaners (up to 1 hour)              £40

  • Additional Attendance                                             £30 per hour

  • Half-Day Attendance (up to 4 hours)                          £110

  • Full Day Attendance                                                                   £200

  • Tradesperson / Cleaner Coordination                         £40 per hour​

  • Wait in for Deliveries                                                    £30 first hour,                                                                           £45 per hour thereafter

  • Garden Watering Services                                    from  £15 per visit

  • Refrigerator Restocking                                  £25 + shopping costs

  • Additional Post & Parcel Check                                      £15 per visit

  • Storm Check Service                                                      £45 per visit

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NEED SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT?

Every property is unique. If you require a bespoke home watch package, more frequent visits, or additional services,

please get in touch for a personalised quotation.

About Bluewater Home Watch
Professional Property Checks, Keyholding & Second Home Care.

At Bluewater Home Watch, we understand that leaving your property unattended - whether it's your second home, holiday home or main residence - can be a worry. Our aim is simple: to provide complete peace of mind by ensuring your property is regularly checked, well cared for and ready for your return.

Based in the South Hams, we proudly serve Dartmouth, Stoke Fleming, Strete and surrounding villages, providing reliable, professional home watch services tailored to your needs. We offer a reliable, professional home watch service tailored to the needs of second-home owners and local residents who are away from home for any length of time.

We believe every property deserves the highest level of care. That's why every visit includes thorough internal and external inspections, clear communication and photographic reports, so you always know your property is in safe hands.

In addition to our regular home watch visits, we offer keyholding, holiday cover, arrival and departure services, tradesperson access, storm checks and a range of practical property support services designed to keep your home safe, secure and well maintained while you're away.

As a local, independent business, we take pride in providing a personal service built on trust, reliability and clear communication. We treat every property with the same care and respect we would our own, because we know your home is more than just a building - it's a place that matters.

Whether you're away for a weekend, several months or simply want regular reassurance that everything is as it should be. Bluewater Home Watch is here to help.

 

Trusted. Reliable. Attentive. Local.

07351 204419

bluewaterhomewatch.co.uk

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Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekends & Bank Holidays: Closed

Emergency attendance for existing clients available outside office hours if required.

 

© 2026 Bluewater Home Watch.

 

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