AC failure
A tripped breaker or clogged drain line can let humidity climb for weeks.
Home watch for Palm City, Stuart and the Treasure Coast
You head north.
We've got the house.
Scheduled inspections, a photo report after every visit, and a trusted local who gets problems fixed while you're away for the summer.
- Marine Corps veteran owned
- Insured and bonded
- Background checked
- Locally owned
Sample visit report
[Client] residence
Thermostat
Under sink
Lanai
- AC running76°F, 52% RH
- No leaks found6 fixtures
- Faucets and toilets runAll
- Doors and windows secureAll
- Exterior and lanaiNo issues
Time-stamped photos, sent to your phone within hours of every visit.
An empty Florida house doesn't stay quiet all summer.
Heat, humidity and storms work fastest on a house nobody is checking. Small problems caught in week one cost far less than the ones found in October.
Slow leaks
Supply lines, water heaters and roof flashing rarely announce themselves.
Mold and pests
Closed-up rooms and dry drain traps invite both in.
Storms
Hurricane season runs right through the months you're away.
How it works
Three things, done every time.
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01
We inspect
Inside and out on a fixed schedule: AC, plumbing, roof line, doors, windows, lanai, pool cage. We run every faucet and flush every toilet so nothing dries out.
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02
We report
A property condition report with time-stamped photos after every visit. It's your paper trail for insurance and your HOA.
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03
We handle it
Something wrong? We call you, bring in a vetted licensed contractor, let them in, oversee the work and send before and after photos.
Services
Your eyes, ears and hands while you're away.
Every plan includes inspections and reports. Add what your home needs.
Scheduled inspections
Every room, every system, on a fixed schedule you choose.
Photo condition reports
Time-stamped photos and a plain-language summary after every visit.
Repair coordination
Vetted licensed trades: AC, plumbing, electrical, pool, pest, roofing.
Hurricane prep and checks
Shutters, outdoor furniture, and a full inspection after the storm.
Opening and closing
AC down, fridge stocked and cars started before you land. Shutdown when you leave.
Keys, mail and deliveries
Key holding, contractor and delivery meet-ups, mail and package forwarding.
Pricing
Simple monthly plans.
Priced by how often we visit. Typical 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft home; condos about $25 less, larger homes and pools a little more.
Essential
Every 2 weeks, 2 visits a month
$105/ month
Billed monthly, cancel anytime
- Full interior and exterior inspection
- Photo report after every visit
- Owner alerts and repair coordination
Standard
Weekly, 4 to 5 visits a month
$185/ month
Billed monthly, cancel anytime
- Everything in Essential
- Post-storm check after any named storm
- Mail and package pickup
- Weekly visits catch leaks and AC trouble early
Premium
Weekly plus 1 extra visit a month
$285/ month
Billed monthly, cancel anytime
- Everything in Standard
- Hurricane prep labor included
- Vehicle and golf cart checks
- Quarterly AC filter change
- 1 free contractor meet-up a month
Add-ons, when you need them
Repairs are coordinated for a 10 to 15% fee on the invoice ($50 minimum), shown separately so you always see what you're paying for. You set an approval limit for emergencies.
Home for the winter? Keep a keyholder plan for $25 a month: key holding and alarm response, and we pick right back up in May.
Founding clients: the first 10 homes save 10% on their first season.
Veterans and first responders save 10% on any plan.
- Extra visit (after a storm, outage, or on request)
- $50
- Hurricane prep or take-down
- $75 to $150 per event
- Open the home before you arrive
- $100
- Close the home after you leave
- $125
- Contractor or delivery meet-up
- $45 first hour
- Emergency call-out (alarm, leak, outage)
- $75
- Mail forwarding
- $15 / month + postage
- Homes outside the core service area
- +$25 / month
Who's watching your house
Run like a Marine runs a post.
Northbound is owned and run by Jayme Viveiros, a retired U.S. Marine who lives in Palm City. The same discipline applies to your home: a set checklist, every visit on schedule, every finding reported, and nothing left for someone else to notice.
You'll deal with one person who knows your house, not a rotating crew. Jayme does the visits himself, and he's the one who calls you.
Jayme Viveiros
Where we work
Based in Palm City, covering Martin County and western Port St. Lucie.
- Palm City
- Stuart
- Sewall's Point
- Jensen Beach
- Hutchinson Island
- Port Salerno
- Port St. Lucie (Tradition, St. Lucie West, PGA Village)
Just outside the map? Ask. Indiantown, Hobe Sound, Tequesta and Jupiter are available for an added $25 a month.
Free download
The Snowbird Departure Checklist
Everything to do before you head north: AC and humidity settings, water shutoffs, storm prep, insurance questions and more. Print it, check it off, and leave with peace of mind.
- Leave the AC on, never off
- Shut off the water the right way
- Make a storm plan before you go
- What to ask your insurance agent
- Mail, alarms, cars and golf carts
Questions
Good to know before you go.
Do I need home watch if I have a security system?
An alarm tells you someone opened a door. It won't tell you the AC drain is backing up or a supply line is weeping under the sink. We check what sensors can't see, and we can be your local alarm responder.
What happens if you find a problem?
We call or text you right away with photos and a recommended next step. With your OK we bring in a vetted, licensed contractor, let them in, oversee the work and send before and after photos. Below your approval limit, we can act immediately in an emergency.
How do you handle my keys and alarm codes?
Keys are coded and stored in a lockbox, never labeled with your address. Alarm codes are kept on file securely and only used for your home.
What about hurricanes?
Standard and Premium plans include a post-storm check after any named storm. Premium includes prep labor too, like shutters and bringing in outdoor furniture. On Essential, storm prep is available as an add-on.
Which areas do you cover?
Palm City, Stuart, Sewall's Point, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Port Salerno and western Port St. Lucie. Indiantown, Hobe Sound, Tequesta and Jupiter are available for an added $25 a month.
Does my insurance require someone to check my home?
Often, yes. Many homeowner policies limit coverage when a home sits unoccupied for an extended period unless it is checked regularly. Read the vacancy or unoccupied-home section of your policy, or ask your agent. Every visit we make is dated and photo-documented, so you have a record if you ever need to file a claim.
Is this an emergency service?
No. We are not a 24/7 emergency or alarm monitoring company. Keep your alarm professionally monitored and list us as your local key holder. When something comes up, we respond as quickly as we can, secure the home and coordinate repairs.
Is this property management?
No. We don't rent your home or handle tenants. Home watch is inspection, reporting and coordination for owners who are simply away.
Leaving soon?
Let's walk the house first.
A free walk-through before you head north. We learn your home, your shutoffs and your storm plan, and you leave knowing exactly what each visit covers.
- 808-384-2316
- jaymeviveiros1@gmail.com
- Palm City, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island and Port St. Lucie