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Planning to be away from your home?

Let Grande Planning LLC attend to your property during your absence. Our services are designed to assist homeowners who travel or reside in alternate locations for extended periods of time. We provide assurance and oversight for your home through onsite inspections as we monitor for signs of immediate or potential damage or danger. We encounter and help to thwart many issues during our visits.

The three most common issues are:

Storm Damage: roof leaks, broken windows, structural damage resulting from flying debris and/or fallen branches.
Faulty Wiring and Failed Appliances: old or exposed wiring, power surges and failed appliances can lead to fire and other serious problems.
Pest Intrusions & Infestations: insects such as ants, termites and other local invasive species can be a nuisance in addition to causing damage to your structure and contents.

Below is a brief summary of some of the areas that we inspect every time we visit your home:

Home Exterior: Check for signs of damage and/or deterioration to roof, gutters, doors, windows, screened lanai and paint condition. Ensure exterior lighting is functioning properly.
Landscaping: Confirm that scheduled lawn and plant maintenance has been performed. Inspect for broken/leaking sprinklers. Make certain that tree branches are trimmed away from the house. Assess coverage of mulch/ground cover to prevent the growth of weeds. Check for areas of standing water.
Interior: Ensure that appliances, plumbing, HVAC units and water heater are operational . All lights , ceiling fans and safety detectors are tested.
Attic and garage: Confirm that there are no leaks and/or animal/pest intrusions.
Security: Certify residence is properly locked and secured upon arrival and departure.

50 Point Residential Assurance Checklist Performed at Every Visit

HOME EXTERIOR

Building

1. Inspect exterior wall paint/stain

2. Inspect windows, door frames and siding for rotting wood and damage

3. Confirm that hand rails are securely fastened

4. Inspect for insect and rodent infestations/droppings or other animal intrusions

5. Ensure roof is clear of debris

6. Ensure gutters are clear of debris

7. Inspect outdoor showers and spigots for leaks

8. Confirm that windows are intact and not broken

9. Inspect exterior screens for holes and/or damage

10. Test exterior lighting and replace bulbs when necessary

Landscaping and Perimeter

11. Check mailbox for contents

12. Retrieve newspapers, flyers and/or packages

13. Inspect lawn for cutting, edging and brown/dead spots

14. Inspect pruning of bushes, trees

15. Inspect flower beds for sufficient mulch / pine straw

16. Test landscape lighting and replace bulbs when necessary

17. Confirm pool/spa areas are properly cleaned and maintained

18. Confirm that fountain and water features are properly cleaned and maintained

19. Discard landscape debris after storms

INTERIOR

General – All Areas of Home

20. Test doorbells prior to entering

21. Confirm that security equipment is operating properly

22. Confirm that all exterior doors are closed, locked and secured

23. Confirm that all windows are closed and locked and secured

24. Inspect ceilings and walls for moisture, mold and water intrusion

25. Inspect windows, skylights and frames for moisture, mold and water intrusion

26. Inspect floors for moisture, mold and water intrusion

27. Inspect for insect and rodent infestations/droppings or other animal intrusions

28. Check and change HVAC filters if necessary

29. Test all interior lighting and replace bulbs when necessary

30. Test ceiling and exhaust fans

31. Test landline phones

32. Inspect breaker box for tripped breakers

33. Confirm water heater breaker is off

34. Confirm thermostats are operating correctly and set to predetermined temperatures

35. Test fire safety equipment such as smoke / carbon monoxide detectors

Kitchen/Bar

36. Run faucets

37. Test garbage disposal and check for leaks

38. Confirm that refrigerator and freezer are operating properly

39. Confirm ice maker is empty and shutoff

40. Dispose of perishables

Bathroom

41. Run faucets

42. Flush toilets

43. Confirm exhaust fan is operating properly

44. Inspect condition of grout/caulk in shower and bath tubs

45. Run water in shower and tubs

Attic, Garage, Basement

46. Inspect for leaks, excessive water and mold

47. Inspect insulation and test attic fan

48. Inspect for insect and rodent infestations/droppings or other animal intrusions

49. Confirm garage doors are operating properly

50. Start vehicles

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Grande Planning LLC takes the anxiety out of arriving and departing with our convenient Pre-Arrival and Departure services. Pre-arrival service ensures that your home is move-in ready while our Departure service ensures that your home is properly secured upon your exit.

Pre-Arrival Services

1. Plug in appliances / electrical devices

2. Confirm contract cleaning is completed

3. Confirm water is turned on

4. Confirm water heater is on

5. Check circuit breakers

6. Confirm ice maker is operational

7. Restore furnishings to lanai

8. Confirm all lighting is operating properly

9. Change HVAC filters

10. Set thermostats to comfortable temperature

11. Confirm clocks are set properly

12. Freshen toilets

13. Grocery pickup and storage in refrigerator / pantry

14. Confirm security system is operational and alarm is set

15. Confirm doors and windows are locked

Departure Services

1. Confirm mail is being forwarded or held

2. Confirm contract cleaning is completed

3. Unplug appliances / electrical devices

4. Confirm water is shutoff

5. Confirm water heater breaker is shutoff

6. Confirm ice maker is empty and shutoff

7. Confirm all lights are shutoff but exterior motion lights are operational

8. Check and change HVAC filters if necessary

9. Dispose of perishables

10. Confirm thermostats are set to energy efficient settings

11. Close window coverings

12. Move screened lanai furnishings indoors

13. Remove out trash

14. Confirm security system is operational and alarm is set

15. Confirm doors and windows are locked

Contractor Oversight

Out of town but having a contractor perform work on your home? Grande Planning will provide oversight of your project from start to finish ensuring that the work is accurate and complete. We will also make certain that your home is left in meticulous condition upon completion of the task.

Planning to be away from your home?

The three most common issues are:

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Storm Damage: roof leaks, broken windows, structural damage resulting from flying debris and/or fallen branches.

Faulty Wiring and Failed Appliances: old or exposed wiring, power surges and failed appliances can lead to fire and other serious problems.

Pest Intrusions & Infestations: insects such as ants, termites and other local invasive species can be a nuisance in addition to causing damage to your structure and contents.

Below is a brief summary of some of the areas that we inspect every time we visit your home:

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Home Exterior: Check for signs of damage and/or deterioration to roof, gutters, doors, windows, screened lanai and paint condition. Ensure exterior lighting is functioning properly.

Landscaping: Confirm that scheduled lawn and plant maintenance has been performed. Inspect for broken/leaking sprinklers. Make certain that tree branches are trimmed away from the house. Assess coverage of mulch/ground cover to prevent the growth of weeds. Check for areas of standing water.

Interior: Ensure that appliances, plumbing, HVAC units and water heater are operational . All lights , ceiling fans and safety detectors are tested.

Attic and garage: Confirm that there are no leaks and/or animal/pest intrusions.

Security: Certify residence is properly locked and secured upon arrival and departure.

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50 Point Residential Assurance Checklist Performed at Every Visit

HOME EXTERIOR

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Building

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1. Inspect exterior wall paint/stain

2. Inspect windows, door frames and siding for rotting wood and damage

3. Confirm that hand rails are securely fastened

4. Inspect for insect and rodent infestations/droppings or other animal intrusions

5. Ensure roof is clear of debris

6. Ensure gutters are clear of debris

7. Inspect outdoor showers and spigots for leaks

8. Confirm that windows are intact and not broken

9. Inspect exterior screens for holes and/or damage

10. Test exterior lighting and replace bulbs when necessary

Landscaping and Perimeter

11. Check mailbox for contents

12. Retrieve newspapers, flyers and/or packages

13. Inspect lawn for cutting, edging and brown/dead spots

14. Inspect pruning of bushes, trees

15. Inspect flower beds for sufficient mulch / pine straw

16. Test landscape lighting and replace bulbs when necessary

17. Confirm pool/spa areas are properly cleaned and maintained

18. Confirm that fountain and water features are properly cleaned and maintained

19. Discard landscape debris after storms

INTERIOR

General – All Areas of Home

20. Test doorbells prior to entering

21. Confirm that security equipment is operating properly

22. Confirm that all exterior doors are closed, locked and secured

23. Confirm that all windows are closed and locked and secured

24. Inspect ceilings and walls for moisture, mold and water intrusion

25. Inspect windows, skylights and frames for moisture, mold and water intrusion

26. Inspect floors for moisture, mold and water intrusion

27. Inspect for insect and rodent infestations/droppings or other animal intrusions

28. Check and change HVAC filters if necessary

29. Test all interior lighting and replace bulbs when necessary

30. Test ceiling and exhaust fans

31. Test landline phones

32. Inspect breaker box for tripped breakers

33. Confirm water heater breaker is off

34. Confirm thermostats are operating correctly and set to predetermined temperatures

35. Test fire safety equipment such as smoke / carbon monoxide detectors

Kitchen/Bar

36. Run faucets

37. Test garbage disposal and check for leaks

38. Confirm that refrigerator and freezer are operating properly

39. Confirm ice maker is empty and shutoff

40. Dispose of perishables

Bathroom

41. Run faucets

42. Flush toilets

43. Confirm exhaust fan is operating properly

44. Inspect condition of grout/caulk in shower and bath tubs

45. Run water in shower and tubs

Attic, Garage, Basement

46. Inspect for leaks, excessive water and mold

47. Inspect insulation and test attic fan

48. Inspect for insect and rodent infestations/droppings or other animal intrusions

49. Confirm garage doors are operating properly

50. Start vehicles

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

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Grande Planning LLC takes the anxiety out of arriving and departing with our convenient Pre-Arrival and Departure services. Pre-arrival service ensures that your home is move-in ready while our Departure service ensures that your home is properly secured upon your exit.

Pre-Arrival Services

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