Absentee Home Care

Ariel’s Absentee Home Care

South Florida has more empty homes on any given week than most places, between snowbirds heading north for the summer and second-home owners who are only here part of the year. Ariel Cleaning provides absentee home care so those homes get looked after properly, not just left to sit.

Monthly Check-In - Starting at $80/visit

A single monthly walkthrough and light clean for a condo or home runs around $80 per visit.

Biweekly Check-In - Starting at $65/visit

More frequent biweekly visits are priced lower per visit for owners who want closer monitoring.

Weekly Check-In - Starting at $55/visit

Owners gone most of the year set up weekly visits at the lowest per-visit rate for the closest monitoring.

Why Choose Ariel Cleaning

Background-Checked Crew You Can Trust With a Key

We treat access to an empty home like the responsibility it is.

Photo Reports After Every Visit

You get documentation, not just a phone call saying everything’s fine.

Storm-Season Peace of Mind

We check on properties before and after storms so you’re not finding out about damage weeks later.

Pairs With Personal Concierge

Combine home checks with mail handling, contractor access, or other small tasks under one service.

What Every Check-In Actually Covers

Exterior walkaround

Checking the perimeter, doors, windows, and any obvious storm or pest damage.

Interior walkthrough

A room-by-room check for leaks, odors, or anything out of place.

Light cleaning & dusting

Keeps the home from sitting stale between owner visits.

Maintenance issue flagging

Leaks, pests, and HVAC problems reported before they become expensive.

Photo documentation

Sent after every visit as proof of what was checked.

How We Document Every Visit

Every check-in is more than a phone call saying everything’s fine. The crew photographs key areas – entry points, the interior, anything flagged as a concern – and sends a short report after each visit, so owners have an actual record rather than having to take our word for it.

Monthly Check-In vs. Weekly Check-In

Monthly Check-In

  • Fits shorter absences
  • Lower overall cost
  • Good baseline coverage for a home that’s only empty a few weeks

Weekly Check-In

  • Better for longer absences
  • Catches issues like leaks or pests faster
  • Lowest per-visit rate for owners checking in most often

 

How It Works

  1. Set Your Schedule

Weekly, biweekly, or monthly check-ins, built around how long you’re away.

  1. We Check and Care for the Home

Walkthrough, light cleaning, and maintenance flagging every visit.

  1. You Get a Report

Photos and notes after every visit, so you know exactly how things look.

Why Absentee Home Care Matters in South Florida

  • Humidity can cause mold and mildew to develop in a closed-up home within just a few weeks if no one’s checking on it.
  • South Florida’s hurricane season means empty homes near the coast benefit from a pre-storm check and a post-storm damage assessment.
  • AC systems left off or set too high in an empty home can lead to humidity buildup and damage faster here than in drier climates.
  • Pests find their way into unattended homes quickly in this climate, so regular check-ins catch problems early.
  • Package theft and general property upkeep concerns are common for seasonal residents who are gone for months at a time.

Ariel’s Absentee Home Care FAQ

1. What does absentee home care include?

Regular property check-ins, light cleaning, maintenance issue flagging, and photo reports after each visit.

2. How often should I schedule a home check while I’m away?

It depends on how long you’re gone – weekly or biweekly is common for longer absences, monthly for shorter trips.

3. Do you check on the home before and after storms?

Yes, we offer dedicated storm prep and post-storm check visits.

4. Will I get proof that my home was checked on?

Yes, we send photo reports after every visit.

5. Can you handle mail or package pickup too?

Yes, that can be paired with our Personal Concierge service.

6. Is your team background-checked?

Yes, every team member is background-checked and insured before working unsupervised in a client’s home.

7. What if you notice a maintenance issue during a check?

We flag it immediately with photos so you can decide how to handle repairs.

8. How do I set up absentee home care?

Call or text us with your travel schedule and how often you’d like the home checked, and we’ll set up a recurring visit plan.

9. Do you have access to a key or gate code?

Yes, we coordinate secure key or code access as part of setup – our team is background-checked before handling any home access.

10. What happens if you find a serious issue, like a leak?

We contact you immediately with photos and can coordinate an emergency contractor if needed and authorized by you.