Behind the Scenes of a Home Watch Visit: What a Crawl Space Can Reveal

When you think of maintaining your beach home, your mind probably goes to locked doors, secure windows, and working HVAC—not the crawl space. But during a recent WatchTower Home Services visit, a routine check uncovered an issue that started where most homeowners never look: below the floorboards.

Here’s why the crawl space matters—and how regular home watch visits can catch small problems before they become big ones.

Our team dug a little deeper and looked in areas that homeowners often forget to check. That’s when attention turned to the crawl space.

Why the Crawl Space Matters
Crawl spaces may be out of sight, but they’re definitely not out of mind for home watch professionals. This area can reveal issues like:

Even without a visible problem upstairs, signs in the crawl space can tell a different story. That’s why it’s part of the checklist in a thorough home watch visit.

The Value of Proactive Home Watch Services
Whether it’s a monitoring alert or just part of our routine inspection, WatchTower Home Services takes the time to check the areas most homeowners can’t—or don’t want to—inspect themselves. From crawl spaces to attics, we make sure your home is secure, dry, and functioning properly while you're away.

Peace of Mind from the Ground Up
Your beach home is a major investment. Regular check-ins and full-home walkthroughs—including those hidden spaces—help protect it year-round.

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