Home Watch Cost Calculator
Home watch typically costs $35–$65 per visit. Answer three quick questions to see a realistic monthly range for your home and area.
Estimate Your Home Watch Cost
Answer 3 quick questions to get a price range for your area
2. How large is your home?
3. How often would you like visits?
Home Watch Cost by State
Typical per-visit rates and what they add up to per month for a medium home (1,500–3,000 sq ft). These are the ranges behind the calculator above; smaller homes run a little less, estates up to 60% more.
| State | Per visit | Monthly, bi-weekly visits | Monthly, weekly visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $45–$65 | $103–$150 | $207–$299 |
| Arizona | $45–$70 | $103–$161 | $207–$322 |
| California | $55–$85 | $126–$195 | $253–$391 |
| North Carolina | $35–$55 | $81–$126 | $161–$253 |
| South Carolina | $35–$55 | $81–$126 | $161–$253 |
| Colorado | $50–$75 | $115–$173 | $230–$345 |
| Texas | $40–$60 | $92–$138 | $184–$276 |
| Michigan | $35–$55 | $81–$126 | $161–$253 |
| Massachusetts | $45–$70 | $103–$161 | $207–$322 |
| Other states | $35–$65 | $81–$150 | $161–$299 |
Ranges are HomeWatcherList estimates for a medium home and a starting point, not quotes. Providers price on your actual home, add-on services, and access.
What's Behind These Numbers
Home watch providers price by the visit, and the biggest driver is where your home is. Coastal Florida and the Arizona desert, the classic snowbird markets, cluster around $45–$70 per visit, while the Carolinas and the Midwest often run $35–$55. High-cost markets like coastal California trend higher still.
Home size matters because a proper visit is a full walkthrough: every room, every faucet, the attic access, the lanai, the pool equipment. A 6,000 sq ft estate simply takes longer than a 1,200 sq ft condo, and rates reflect that.
Frequency is the lever you control. Weekly visits catch a water leak within days; monthly visits can leave a problem running for weeks. Many insurers require a minimum visit schedule for unoccupied-home coverage, which is worth confirming before you pick.
Cost Questions, Answered
How much does home watch cost per visit?
Most home watch providers charge $35–$65 per visit for a typical home, depending on your state, the size of the property, and what the visit includes. Larger homes and estates, pool checks, and extra services like mail pickup or storm preparation can raise the per-visit rate.
How often should a home watch provider visit?
Weekly or bi-weekly visits are the most common schedules for seasonal homes. Weekly visits catch problems like water leaks fastest, and some insurance policies for unoccupied homes require a minimum visit frequency, so check your policy before choosing.
What affects home watch pricing the most?
The three biggest factors are location (rates in California and Arizona tend to run higher than the Carolinas or Michigan), home size (an estate over 5,000 sq ft can cost 50–60% more per visit than a small condo), and visit frequency. Add-on services like pool and spa checks, vehicle starts, and concierge requests are usually priced separately.
Is home watch cheaper than a property manager?
Generally yes. A property manager typically charges a monthly percentage-based fee for full management, while home watch is a flat per-visit rate focused on inspection and early problem detection. For an unoccupied home that is not rented out, home watch is usually the better fit.
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