Waldport Property Watch, Storm Checks & Rental Support Services

Home watch & tide / storm checks

Scheduled walkthroughs of your property with photo reports. I’m looking for obvious issues so you don’t find out about problems weeks or months later.

• Interior & exterior walk-throughs
• Pre-storm / pre-king-tide baseline checks
• Post-storm / post-king-tide follow-up checks
• Doors, windows, visible leaks, standing water, critter damage
• Custom checklist based on your home and priorities

Typical pricing: most visits fall in the $60–$120 range depending on size, location, and how detailed the checklist is. Regular monthly or seasonal check-ins can be set up at a predictable rate.

Coastal Storm Prep & Gutter Triage

When water is going the wrong way, the goal is to keep it from getting worse until a roofer or contractor can get there. I handle small, fast, practical jobs around bad weather.

• Clear overflowing gutters and downspouts where safely reachable
• Clear exterior drains and obvious blockages
• Move small limbs or debris blocking doors, walkways, or access
• Basic tarp and sandbag placement to redirect water away from trouble spots
• Optional pre-storm prep (leaf / needle clearing in known pinch points)

Typical pricing: planned storm prep and light gutter work usually starts around $90+. Truly urgent / active-water issues are billed as emergency call-outs, starting around $120–$160 for the first visit and scaling with time, conditions, and risk.

I’m not a roofer or structural contractor, but if something is unsafe or outside my lane I’ll communicate clearly with you, secure the area as best as possible, and document the issue so the right tradesperson can be scheduled quickly.

Short-term rental & home tech setup

Wi-Fi, TV, and smart-home setup for short-term rentals, second homes, and vacation properties. The goal is fewer guest messages, fewer “How do I turn this on?” questions, and a place that just works without you troubleshooting from miles away.

• Wi-Fi router, modem, and extender setup or cleanup
• Optimize coverage for larger or multi-level homes
• TV mounting within reasonable heights and wall types
• Streaming app setup (Netflix, Prime, etc.) with labeled inputs and logins
• Simple printed “How to use the TV & Wi-Fi” instructions for guests
• Basic smart lock, smart camera, and doorbell setup (brand dependent)
• Guest tech support: TV won’t turn on, can’t find the input, Wi-Fi confusion
• On-site troubleshooting when a guest arrives and nothing seems to work

Typical pricing: most full “guest-ready” tech setups for a small short-term rental fall in the $220–$350 range, depending on layout and equipment. Quick fixes, late-night guest issues, and follow-up visits are billed hourly at a simple, transparent rate.

I don’t resell hardware or internet service. You own your equipment and accounts; I just make them play nicely together and keep guests out of your inbox.

Light Maintenance & Quick Fixes for Coastal Rentals

For owners who manage their own listings but need a local set of hands for the small stuff that piles up between stays and those “something just broke” moments.

• Replace worn or broken small items (hooks, chairs, small fixtures)
• Swap shower heads, toilet seats, faucet sprayers, and similar hardware
• Change bulbs, batteries, filters, and basic consumables
• Respond to guest-reported issues that don’t need a full contractor
• Guest help: lockouts, can’t-turn-on-the-TV, heat or breaker confusion
• Quick checks when a guest reports a leak, overflow, odd noise, or bad smell
• Meet tradespeople on-site for quotes or repairs and verify obvious completion
• Document issues with photos and notes for insurance or contractors

Typical pricing: light maintenance is billed hourly with a one-hour minimum. We agree on a cap before I start, and materials are passed through at cost with a copy of the receipt.

Anything that requires permits, specialty tools, or major disassembly goes to a licensed pro. I’m happy to help you triage, document, and prioritize so the right person gets called.