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Home watch · Coastal North County San Diego

Your home, looked after while you're away.

Scheduled inspections, detailed photo reports, and a local contact who answers the phone. For second homes, vacation homes, and properties that sit empty for part of the year.

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Services

Everything a house needs when no one is home.

Every home is different, so service is built around yours. Start with a monthly inspection and add what you need. If something comes up that isn't on this list, just ask.

Home watch inspections

Scheduled interior and exterior visits on a set routine, with every visit documented.

Photo reports

A written report with photos after each visit, so you see exactly what was checked and what was found.

Local emergency contact

A key holder and first call for alarms, leaks, and neighbors' calls, with a backup contact always on file.

Contractor coordination

Trusted local pros dispatched and met on site, from plumbers to pest control, with updates sent to you.

Preventative maintenance

Filter changes, service appointments, and seasonal tasks tracked and scheduled so nothing slips.

Mail and package forwarding

Deliveries collected, kept out of sight, and forwarded on your schedule.

Arrival and departure prep

Home aired out, thermostat set, and fridge stocked before you land. Closed up properly when you leave.

Storm and fire season checks

Extra visits during Santa Ana winds and winter storms, plus a look-over right after any major weather.

Small projects

Loose tile, sticky window cranks, a fixture that needs replacing. Handled and billed separately.

How it works

From first walkthrough to every visit after.

The first walkthrough sets a baseline record of your home's condition. Every visit after is measured against it, so changes get caught early.

A walkthrough of a sunlit coastal home with an inspection checklist in hand
The first walkthrough sets the baseline for every visit after.
  1. i.

    Walkthrough

    We tour the home together, note how everything works, and photograph its condition as a baseline.

  2. ii.

    Your plan

    Visit schedule, vendor contacts, alarm codes, and preferences, agreed on in writing.

  3. iii.

    Scheduled visits

    The same thorough checklist on every visit, inside and out, whether it is routine or after a storm.

  4. iv.

    Report and follow-up

    You get the report the same day. If something needs attention, you decide how to proceed and we coordinate it.

What we check

The small things that turn into big ones.

Every item is rated on each report using the same condition scale.

Good Acceptable Needs attention Needs repair Needs replacement

Inside

  • Under sinks, around toilets, and behind appliances for leaks
  • Water heater, water pressure, and shutoff valves
  • HVAC operation, thermostat setting, and filter condition
  • Ceilings, walls, and windows for stains, cracks, or moisture
  • Signs of pests, odors, or mold
  • Refrigerator, freezer, and major appliances running
  • Smoke and CO detectors, GFCI outlets, and breaker panel
  • Toilets flushed and drains run to keep traps from drying out

Outside

  • Doors, gates, and windows secure and undamaged
  • Roofline, gutters, and downspouts
  • Irrigation running on schedule with no broken heads
  • Pool and spa equipment, if applicable
  • Exterior lighting and timers working
  • Landscaping, debris, and anything that signals no one is home
  • Mail, packages, and flyers cleared
Fire season

Defensible space cleared, vents and gutters free of dry debris, and outdoor furniture secured ahead of Santa Ana winds.

Rainy season

Gutters and drains clear, grading and drainage checked, and a visit after heavy storms to look for leaks and standing water.

A quiet house should stay that way.

Keep by Di · Home Watch

Service area

Coastal North County San Diego.

Close enough to be there quickly when it matters. If your home is nearby but not listed, get in touch.

EncinitasCardiff-by-the-SeaLeucadiaCarlsbadSolana BeachDel MarRancho Santa Fe

About

Hi, I'm Diana.

I live here in Cardiff and have spent my career in interior design, which means I notice things. A slow drip under a vanity, a hairline crack that wasn't there last month, a filter that's overdue. Those details are exactly what keeps a quiet house from becoming an expensive surprise.

Keep by Di is personal by design. I keep a small number of homes so each one gets real attention, and I'm the person who answers when you call. When something needs a professional, I bring in trusted local trades and keep you updated until it's done.

Diana

Pricing

Simple, and built around your home.

Plans are quoted after the first walkthrough, based on the size of the home, how often you'd like visits, and whether someone is living there.

Monthly plan

Scheduled inspections with a photo report after every visit. Billed monthly or quarterly.

On-call coverage

An add-on that makes Keep by Di your local emergency contact and key holder between visits.

As needed

Emergency response, contractor coordination, and small projects billed hourly, only when you use them.

Questions

Good to know.

What is home watch?

Home watch is a scheduled visual inspection of a home while the owner is away. It catches leaks, pests, storm damage, and security issues early, and gives you one local person to call when something comes up.

Do you do the repairs yourself?

No. Keep by Di finds and documents issues, then coordinates trusted local professionals, or the vendors you already use, to fix them. You approve the work before anything is scheduled.

How often should my home be checked?

Most homes do well with a visit every two to four weeks, plus extra checks around big storms or Santa Ana wind events. Some insurers have their own requirements for vacant homes, so check your policy too.

Can you help if someone is living in the home?

Yes. For a home with family or a house guest staying there, Keep by Di can be the go-to contact for house issues, so they always have someone local to call.

Who holds my keys?

Your keys and access codes are kept secure and are never shared without your permission. A named backup contact is listed on your service agreement.

Get in touch

Let's set up your first walkthrough.

Tell me a little about your home and when you're usually away. I'll follow up within one business day.

Call or textShown on request

Text is best. Include your name and neighborhood so I know it's you.

Based inCardiff-by-the-Sea, CA