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Coastal Home Watch runs inspections on the same platform you’ll use for reports and portal updates. Here’s a sample Plus Watch checklist.

Visit outcomes

Every checklist item

PassFailN/APhotosCommentsPriority

Arrival

Check in and capture arrival photos when you get on site.

  • GPS check-in

    Tap to locate yourself and take one curb / street photo showing you are on site. No Pass/Fail needed.

    Every visit

  • Arrival photos

    Upload street and entry photos. Checks Pass automatically once a photo is uploaded — no Fail or N/A.

    Every visit

Exterior

Street-facing, landscape, roofline, and perimeter observations.

  • Roof and gutters

    Inspect for storm damage, debris, or leaks.

    Every visit

  • Landscape, beds, turf, drainage

    Check plant health, drainage, and dead zones.

    Every visit

  • Irrigation zones / timers / leaks

    Flag failed zones, timer issues, and visible leaks.

    Every visit

  • Driveway, walks, exterior lighting

    Note trip hazards, outages, and damaged fixtures.

    Every visit

  • Perimeter doors, gates, fences

    Confirm secure perimeter and gate operation.

    Every visit

  • Dock / boat area / lift

    Review dock safety, lines, lift status, and visible damage.

    Custom

  • Outdoor furniture / loose items secured

    Especially important ahead of wind or storm events.

    Weekly

Interior

HVAC, doors, windows, plumbing, and core interior health.

  • HVAC setpoint, supply air, humidity

    Validate settings, supply temperature, and humidity targets.

    Every visit

  • Plumbing / leak scan

    Inspect bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, and utility lines.

    Every visit

  • Doors, windows, locks

    Confirm openings are secure and undamaged.

    Every visit

  • Alarm / sensors / keypad

    Confirm security systems show normal status.

    Every visit

  • Power, breakers, GFCI, smoke/CO

    Visual check of panels and detectors.

    Every visit

  • Interior walkthrough

    Note odors, pests, moisture, and unusual conditions.

    Every visit

  • Fridge / freezer / ice maker

    If left on — confirm cold and no leaks.

    Every visit

Assets and specialty systems

Mail, vehicles, pools, generators, and estate equipment.

  • Mail, packages, deliveries

    Clear mail and note deliveries.

    Every visit

  • Vehicles

    Tires, battery trickle, and obvious issues if present.

    Every visit

  • Pool / spa

    Equipment state, water level, and visual clarity.

    Weekly

  • Water softener / well / septic

    Visual check if equipped.

    Weekly

Storm and hurricane

Preparedness and post-event recovery.

  • Storm prep checklist

    Shutters, outdoor furniture, boats, and owner requests.

    Storm prep

Departure

Finish the visit with exit photos and leave time before you go.

  • Departure photos

    At the end of the visit, capture exit and secured-property photos. Checks Pass once a photo is uploaded and records the time you left — no Fail or N/A.

    Every visit

  • GPS check-out

    Optional location check-out when the inspection is complete.

    Every visit

Finish

Publish the visit to the owner portal and close the inspection.

  • Owner portal update

    Last step. Press Complete to publish this visit for the owner and mark the inspection done.

    Every visit

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Field teams check items off on-site, attach photos, and publish reports to your owner portal — the same workflow Coastal Home Watch uses every visit.