Professional “boots-on-the-ground” wellness visits for seasonal cabins and vacation homes.
When a property sits vacant, small issues can turn into expensive surprises—leaks, freeze damage, power outages, storm damage, pest activity, or sump pump concerns. Our maintenance checks provide a professional visit with photo documentation and a clear status summary so you can feel confident your cabin is secure, dry, and functioning.
This service is maintenance-focused and is not a home inspection. It is designed for ongoing ownership and vacancy periods.
Who This Is For
- Seasonal cabin and lake home owners
- Vacation homes that sit vacant for weeks or months
- Owners who live out of town and want reliable “eyes on the property”
- Snowbird / second-home owners
- Property owners who want recurring peace of mind
What’s Included
- Exterior walk-around to check for obvious storm/tree damage, exterior material issues, and general site conditions
- Interior quick check for visible leaks/stains, unusual odors, pest evidence, and general condition
- Basic operational checks (as applicable): heat status, water pressure/visible leaks, water heater status, sump pump operation (if present), and general electrical condition
- Photo documentation
- Property status summary (clear, simple, and maintenance-focused)
Optional Caretaker Tasks (By Request)
These are popular with seasonal owners and can be added as needed:
- Replace furnace filter (client supplies or billed separately)
- Add RV antifreeze to traps (seasonal use)
- Adjust thermostat settings
- Turn water on/off (as requested)
- Reset breakers / confirm power status
- Check propane level (visual gauge only)
- Lock-up confirmation and photos
Scheduling & Service Areas
To keep travel efficient and costs reasonable, this service is scheduled by geographic route days (similar to other rural service providers). This allows consistent service to lake and cabin areas while controlling travel time.
If you need a single standalone visit outside scheduled routes, a minimum service charge applies due to travel time.
Pricing
Route Day Service (Scheduled Area Visits): $175 per property
Includes the maintenance check, photo documentation, and a property status summary.
Single Property Minimum Trip (Outside Route Days): $450 minimum
Reserved half-day service block due to travel time.
Annual Plans
Bronze Plan – $499/year
- Spring open-up visit
- Fall shut-down visit
Silver Plan – $899/year
- Quarterly visits (4 per year)
Gold Plan – $1,499/year
- Monthly winter visits
- Priority scheduling
- Minor caretaker tasks included (as agreed)
Important Notes
- This service is a maintenance-focused wellness visit and not a home inspection, code compliance evaluation, or warranty/guarantee against hidden or future conditions.
- Findings are based on visible and readily accessible areas at the time of the visit.
Request Service
To schedule a route-day visit or set up an annual plan, contact us with:
- Property address / lake area
- Preferred plan or visit type
- Access instructions (if applicable)
R.E.I. Home Inspections
Phone: 218-910-8200
Email: mnre.inspections@gmail.com
