Henson Home Watch
Mountain Home Watch Resources
Practical guidance for owners of mountain seasonal homes in Western NC and Northern GA.
At 4,000 feet in elevation, ice storms are not a rare event. Here is what they actually do to an unoccupied seasonal home and why the damage happens when no one is watching.
Many seasonal home policies contain unoccupancy provisions that limit or exclude coverage when a home sits unmonitored. What to check before you file a claim.
Water damage is the most costly and most common problem in unoccupied mountain homes. Knowing what to look for during a property visit can save tens of thousands of dollars.
Florida snowbirds buying mountain homes in Highlands or Cashiers often underestimate how different the risks are at 4,000 feet. What changes in the mountains.
What happens during a visit, what you receive afterward, how often visits should occur, and what separates a private service from a casual check-in.
A practical guide to protecting your plumbing system during extended winter absences. Heat settings, heat tape, pipe insulation, draining, and what to do after a freeze.