Water, electricity and system checks in uninhabited home

Why systems are a vacant home's weak point

In an occupied home, a dripping tap gets fixed immediately. In a vacant home, that drip can cause flooding and mold within weeks. Water and electrical systems are the primary vulnerability of any unmonitored property.

On Elba, salt air accelerates corrosion of pipes and electrical contacts. Seasonal temperature swings stress joints and seals.

Essential water checks

• ✓Read water meter with taps closed (detect hidden leaks)
• ✓Open/close all taps to prevent seizing
• ✓Run water in drains to keep traps full
• ✓Check under sinks, showers, toilets for leaks
• ✓Visual check of exposed pipes for corrosion
• ✓Check water heater/boiler status

Essential electrical checks

• ✓Verify circuit breaker function
• ✓Test safety switch (test button)
• ✓Turn on lights in all rooms
• ✓Test main power outlets
• ✓Verify alarm and UPS function
• ✓Check timers and programmers

When a technician is needed

If we detect a running meter with closed taps, burning smell from the panel, or a repeatedly tripping safety switch, we immediately contact the owner with video documentation and coordinate a qualified technician.