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Home watch · Western Algarve

Home watch in the Algarve.

Every management plan includes a scheduled visit. We walk the property, photograph what has changed, and send a written status: good, attention, or urgent. That visit is the method. The management is the relationship around it.

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Visit. Inspect. Photograph. Report. Then coordinate, if you approve it.

The inspection process

  1. 01Visit
  2. 02Inspect
  3. 03Photograph
  4. 04Report
  5. 05Escalate
  6. 06Coordinate

What home watch means

A consistent human check, not passive monitoring.

Guardemar enters the property according to an agreed schedule and follows a property-specific checklist. The purpose is to record visible condition, identify changes and give the owner a useful next action.

The visit is visual and non-invasive. It complements alarms, sensors, pool companies, gardeners and technical contractors without replacing their specialist responsibilities.

See the management, not just the visit

A visit can include

  • Interior condition checks
  • Exterior visual checks
  • Visible leaks and unusual moisture
  • Humidity and mould indicators
  • Electrical status where agreed
  • Doors, windows and shutters
  • Pool visual condition
  • Garden and irrigation visual condition
  • Mailbox check
  • Photographs and digital report
  • Issue prioritisation
  • Contractor coordination with approval

A useful record after every visit

No vague updates. A documented inspection after every visit.

Each category is marked GOOD, ATTENTION or URGENT. The owner sees the date, observations, photographs and recommended response.

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GUARDEMARProperty Visit Report
Good
LocationLagos · Villa
Inspection04 September 2026 · 10:12
Scheduled inspection 17 photographs
Security & accessGood
Water & plumbingAttention
Humidity61%
ElectricalGood
PoolGood
GardenAttention
Observation

Minor moisture detected beneath kitchen sink.

Recommended action

Owner informed. Plumbing inspection recommended.

Insurance documentation

Inspection records can support an owner’s evidence of property oversight.

Many Portuguese home insurance policies contain conditions relating to properties that are unoccupied for a defined period. The wording, vacancy period and consequences vary by policy and insurer.

Dated reports and photographs can help show when a property was visited, what was visibly observed and when an issue was reported. They do not guarantee that a claim will be accepted and do not replace compliance with the policy terms.

Guardemar provides property inspection records, not insurance advice. Owners should ask their insurer or insurance adviser to explain the requirements of their own policy.

Read the guide to unoccupied-property clauses

Trust and access

Clear controls around your home and information.

Second-home management depends on disciplined access, a written record, and a quote in your hands before anyone starts work.

Documented property checks

Every scheduled visit is followed by a structured report, with photographs where applicable, so the recorded condition of the property is always current.

Controlled keyholding

Keys are coded rather than labelled with a full address, stored securely and accessed only for authorised service purposes, with each use recorded.

Clear issue escalation

When something requiring attention is identified, the owner is informed and next steps are coordinated according to the agreed service arrangements.

Data protection

Property, contact and access information is limited to the service purpose, handled under GDPR principles and shared only where authorised or legally required.

How often should a home be checked?

The right frequency depends on vacancy periods, property type, location, water systems, external areas and the level of activity around the home.

Read the inspection-frequency guide

Choose a care plan

Monthly, twice-monthly and weekly scheduled inspections are available, with scope confirmed after a first assessment.

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First property assessment

Tell us about the house and how often it should be checked.

Tell us about your property and the level of care you need. We'll arrange a practical first conversation.

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