Riverwood resident special
Gator Check
$75 per monthWeekly focused interior condition checks with 3–5 photos, a limited report and HWIT Client app access.
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941-84GATOR941-844-2867Home watch in Riverwood, Port Charlotte
Your Riverwood neighbor is keeping watch.
Gator Property Watch provides dependable, documented home-watch visits for seasonal and absentee homeowners throughout Riverwood. Founder Steve Tietjen lives right here in the community he serves.
Meet your local representative
Steve Tietjen
Gator Property Watch founder and Riverwood residentSteve lives in Riverwood and created Gator Property Watch to give seasonal and absentee homeowners a dependable local set of eyes on their Florida homes. Riverwood is where the business began and remains one of the communities at the heart of Gator Property Watch.
Riverwood clients receive personal service from a neighbor who knows the community—not an unfamiliar rotating contractor. Each scheduled visit is documented so clients can stay informed while they are away.
Read the Gator Property Watch storyRight here in Riverwood
Home watch from a neighbor who lives here, too.
Steve lives in Riverwood and understands the homes, surroundings and seasonal lifestyle of the community where Gator Property Watch began.
Documented home watch
A clear record of every scheduled visit
The exact checklist follows the client's selected plan and property instructions. Observations are visual and are documented so you can stay informed while you are away.
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Interior temperature, humidity and thermostat operation
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Visible leaks, staining, standing water and unusual odors
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Refrigerator, freezer, appliances and accessible plumbing included in the selected plan
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Exterior doors, windows, lanai, landscaping and visible storm concerns with Gator Guard
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Dated photos and an organized report after every scheduled visit
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HWIT Client app access for reports, photos and property information
Riverwood home-watch plans
Choose the level and schedule that fit your home
Complete home watch
Gator Guard
Starting at $100 per monthComprehensive interior and exterior home watch every other week, with 26 scheduled visits annually.
Compare Gator Guard optionsComplete weekly coverage
Gator Guard
Starting at $150 per monthComprehensive interior and exterior home watch every week, with 52 scheduled visits annually.
Compare Gator Guard optionsGator Check is available exclusively to Riverwood and Babcock Ranch residents. Gator Guard pricing is based on location, property size, access requirements and requested services.
Questions from seasonal homeowners
What Riverwood homeowners should know
Will Steve personally serve Riverwood?
Yes. Steve is the founder of Gator Property Watch and a full-time Riverwood resident.
Do I receive photographs?
Yes. Every scheduled Gator Check and Gator Guard visit includes photos and a report through the HWIT Client app.
Can you help when something looks wrong?
We promptly communicate visible concerns and, with client authorization, can help coordinate access for an appropriate independent professional.
Is home watch a home inspection?
No. Home watch is a scheduled visual observation service. It does not replace a licensed inspection, security service or qualified trade diagnosis.
A trusted Riverwood neighbor
Let's talk about your Florida home.
Tell us about your schedule and the services that would make being away easier.