Don't wait till you see this to call us for home watch. 910 616 3394
We are your eyes and ears when you're not here
Don't wait till you see this to call us for home watch. 910 616 3394
We are your eyes and ears when you're not here
We are your eyes and ears when you're not here
We are your eyes and ears when you're not here
OWNER FINDS STRANGERS GRILLING OUT AT TOPSAIL ISLAND VACATION HOME By WWAY News January 25, 2019 6:02 PM TOPSAIL ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Imagine getting a call that someone was grilling out on the deck of your vacation home while you aren’t even there. That’s exactly what happened to one man who has a vacation house on Topsail Island. Joe McGovern lives in Maryland. He says his house was under construction after Florence, but those workers had left. McGovern says he got quite the unexpected call the other day from a friend who was driving by his house and noticed something strange. “She said, ‘Hey Joe, the lights are on and there are people hanging out on your deck barbecuing and having cocktails,’ I was like, ‘Well, that’s not cool because no one’s supposed to be there. No one invited me,'” McGovern said. McGovern says the police found four men who had set up camp in his home. Thankfully, officers made them leave.
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DownloadMAN STARTS TOPSAIL HOME WATCH TO KEEP TOWNS SAFE By Kylie Jones January 25, 2019 TOPSAIL ISLAND, NC (WWAY)
—After several reports of squatters taking over vacant homes, one man is reaching out to home owners letting them know that he might be able to help. About a year ago, Tim Powell started Topsail Home Watch. He says he knows there are so many people who only live in these beach towns for a few months a year. Powell wants to help keep all these homes safe. “We are the eyes and ears for your home,” said Powell. Powell had been checking on family members’ homes for years when he saw the need for a watchful eye in beach towns like Topsail Island. “We go down, check for junk mail and mail that’s laying around. We walk around the house and make sure there’s no sign of vandalism or break-ins. We have the key. We go inside and check everything from mold or insects and make sure everything is functioning properly,” said Powell. Powell and his son started Topsail Home Watch. They are certified by the National Home Watch Association and have clients from Surf City to Porter’s Neck. One of Powell’s clients says this service is a necessity when you have a vacation home. “We just wanted somebody to go back and check. for instance, when you have cold weather, make sure nothing is frozen up, there are no pipes spewing, that everything is as it should be. And walking through at random times on random days,” said Ernie McAlister, who is one of Powell’s clients. McAlister says Topsail Home Watch is very thorough. Powell custom tailors his services to what each client needs. He can do things as simple as checking security alarms, to inspecting cars and boats. “The locals call us the “Watchyman.” So we keep an eye on it. We’re boots on the ground. If you’re in Greensboro and you needed something or your alarm went off and you wanted somebody to go check and make sure it was not a burglary, I’ll go check it,” said Powell. Powell says he also has insurance in case something ever goes wrong. He can also recommend reliable contractors when work needs to be done.
Our name says it all! Regardless whether you are gone for the season or a week, we are here to watch your property. We offer a customized service for each and every home, regardless of its size or complexity.
We provide a full consultation to explain available options so that you can choose the service that’s right for your property. We strive not only to meet our client's immediate needs, but also to prevent potential future problems.
We offer the most important service of all- peace of mind while you are away. Knowing that someone is visiting your home regularly takes the worry out of being away. We'll contact you immediately if anything is amiss. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service.
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We are not licensed home inspectors, house sitters, security service, nor are we involved in property management as a rental agency . By offering home watch services, we are the eyes and ears for your property around the Topsail Island area. Every home and situation is different so after meeting with you we can develop a plan to fit your expectations and budget.
The National Homewatch Association best describes what we do as a basic home/property watch service which is defined as a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues.
Topsail Home Watch feels that your home is one of your biggest assets but can also be a huge liability if not taken care of properly.
If you are an owner who manages a vacation rental house or condo and require boots on the ground to address issues when you can't be there, then Topsail Home Watch is at your service.
Do you need someone to check in your service people such as cleaners, landscaping, or other contractors in addition to a basic service?
Topsail Home Watch can provide many services above and beyond those of your rental management agencies, especially during the "off season" when the properties are most often vacant and probably not under intense rental management supervision. We can supervise above and beyond that level if so desired and engage a long checklist of services and use it to compare services you might be seeking.
We are fully bonded and insured specifically for the service we provide.
Having your neighbor or friend watch your home is an imposition on your neighbor and a liability for them. First of all, they are tied to routinely checking your house, a chore that is easily forgotten and can become burdensome if they are called away. Your neighbor just can't know all the things that need to be checked and when they need to be checked.
When a major storm is headed in our direction it can be nerve racking, especially if you are unable to visit and secure everything before hand. This is where we can come in.
Auto Watch: Test drive, check air, and inspect for fluid leaks , visual inspection, turn over engine.
Marine Watch: Run engine in water and flush engine once per month, visual inspection, test lift.
Meet service providers/deliveries
Closing service: (does not include plumbing or electrical fees if required)
Opening service: (does not include plumbing or electrical fees if required)
Emergency service: (does not include plumbing or electrical fees if required) After hour fees may apply.
Emergency response services require you to notify that Topsail Home Watch is a key holder and not a security company. We will respond to alarm notification in as timely a fashion as scheduling permits. The service call includes property inspection after alarm notification and rearming system. Owner will be notified of any visible signs of intrusion and sent an email report.
Pre-and Post Storm inspections:
Arrangements must be made in advance. Category 2+ evacuations may affect scheduling.
Topsail Home Watch sends out an email to subscribers if there is a tropical storm or hurricane warning for coastal North Carolina. At your request, we check on your home pre-storm, move all portable furniture inside and perform any special requests. After the storm Topsail Home Watch will inspect your property for damage and ensure the integrity of the house and systems. We will document any damage with pictures and help coordinate repairs and work with your insurance adjuster, if required. We are here to relieve the heavy burden of caring for your property.
Why Topsail Home Watch?
Accredited, insured, bonded – Please ask us for proof…for your peace of mind
Members of the National Home Watch Association
Professionals in the industry who keep on top of the latest methods to protect your property and maintain great relationships with other home vendors.
Pride in their organization’s honesty and integrity
PEACE OF MIND SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR LIFESTYLE
Can we afford Topsail Home Watch?
What is your peace of mind worth? You cannot put a price on preventing a disaster. You deserve the best possible professionals to care for one of your biggest investments.
We want to give you peace of mind knowing that your home away from home is being looked after with honesty and integrity. Although we can't be there 24/7 for immediate intervention, we pay close attention to detail during our walk through so we can anticipate problems before they happen. When you sign up for our home watch service, we suggest coming to your home more than once a month. Too much can happen in a month's time. What if your upstairs neighbor has a leak in their bathroom? Just imagine the damage to your condo in a month's time. We strongly recommend weekly visits to ensure your slice of paradise is well maintained. After each visit, a detailed report is texted or emailed to you so you can stay updated on your home.
Hiring us as your dedicated home watch professionals will allow you to rest easy and know that your home is in very good hands!
Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST. However, given the nature of our business, we are available after hours and weekends for scheduled additional services and emergencies that may arise.
Tim and Slater Powell have lived and worked in the Topsail area since 1983. Tim Powell practiced general dentistry here for 35 years until retirement in 2017. He has owned, serviced, and managed multiple properties throughout that time and is intimately familiar with property owner nuances including coordination with outside rental management entities. Knowledge of, and relationships with local real estate companies and trades people enables him to direct homeowners to those that he knows and trusts when needed. He feels confident that his experience can be used to serve others who are absent from their homes.
His son Slater Powell was beside his father on many occasions during this time except while matriculating his BS degree at UNCW. He is a re-knowned local surfer and fisherman with intimate knowledge of Topsail Island and the surrounding area.
They have both experienced the direct effects of all hurricanes on Topsail homes since 1983. Their oceanfront home of ten years experienced a direct hit from hurricane Bertha, then Fran in 1996. During Floyd's assault in 1999, Tim's parents' home located on the NE Cape Fear River near Burgaw was completely submerged; then destroyed by Florence in 2018.
Much was learned. Now they wish to apply their experiences to help you with your home.
2019 NHWA blog (pdf)
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