Keeping a watchful eye on what matters most
Your home, in good hands — and good company.
We're Jan & Irena — a husband-and-wife team who look after your home while you're away, and send you a friendly photo report after every visit.
Trusted by homeowners and communities for years. Now bringing the same care to Columbia.
Leaving your home behind — for the season, a long trip, or just a few weeks — shouldn't come with a knot in your stomach. That's where we come in. We stop by, walk through every room, check that all's well, and let you know it is — the neighbors who actually have a key, and actually care.
Why a camera isn't enough
A camera shows you a locked door. A person notices everything else.
A camera can't catch a slow drip under the sink, notice the AC has quit, smell a problem, or spot a wasp nest forming on the porch. Alarms only go off once something's already wrong. We're there to catch the little things before they turn into big, expensive ones — the way only a real person walking through your home can.
A real person, every visit
What we keep an eye on
Doors & windows
Secure and undamaged
Plumbing
Faucets run, toilets flushed, no leaks
Heating & cooling
Set right, filters clean
Electrical
Panel checked, no tripped breakers
Water & storm damage
Ceilings, walls, floors
Pests
Any unwelcome visitors
Security
Alarm and lights working
Mail & packages
Brought in, so your home never looks empty
Everything we can help with
More than empty houses.
Home watch is the heart of what we do, but caring for a home takes many forms. Whether you're away for a week or a season, we'd love to help.
See all services →- Home watch inspections
- Concierge & property care
- House cleaning
- Airbnb cleaning
- Pre-listing & realtor cleanings
How it works
Three simple steps.
You set the schedule.
Weekly, every couple of weeks, monthly, or a one-time check before or after a storm. You only pay for the visits you want.
We stop by and check everything.
We walk the whole home, inside and out, work through our checklist, and snap photos of anything worth a look.
You hear from us the same day.
A friendly report with photos lands in your inbox — so wherever you are, you can relax knowing your home is just fine.
Report sample
Here's what lands in your inbox.
After every visit, here's what you'll get — the date, what we checked, and photos. No guessing. No "I'm sure it's fine." Just peace of mind, in writing.
- Doors & windows secure
- No leaks, faucets run clear
- AC set to 78°, filter clean
- Mail brought in
What people say
“They treated our home with the same care and respect they would have shown their own.”
“We leave for six months of the year and received monthly reports on our home. For our peace of mind, we are still so grateful for their commitment to excellence!”
“Many homeowners in Cascades used Jan and Irena's personal home watch and maintenance services for years — as my wife and I have. This trust testifies to their reliability and honesty.”
“Irena and Jan supported us through the purchase and upkeep of 4 homes in total. Accepting furniture deliveries, meeting contractors, supervising workers, arranging for repairs — I cannot possibly list all the services they provided over the years.”
Meet us
We're not an app or a faceless company.
We're a husband-and-wife team who take real pride in this work — and genuinely enjoy it.
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