How often to check a vacant second home

Frequency depends on 4 factors

• ✓Season: winter needs more frequent checks
• ✓Location: coastal vs inland, wind exposure
• ✓Property type: villa with pool vs apartment
• ✓Property and contents value

Our recommendations

Absolute minimum: once per month year-round. Winter: every 2 weeks. High-value properties: weekly. After significant weather: immediate extraordinary check.

What happens with too few checks

Checking every 2-3 months is insufficient. Infiltration, flooding, mold can develop extensively in that time.