Tuesday, September 15, 2026
One thing needs attention, one is noted, the rest is fine.
- Downspout loose at the northwest corner (item 4). Your gutter company should fix it before the first rain. It’s under your limit, so we’ll book it unless you say no.
- Path light out (item 9). Bulb ordered; we’ll replace it next visit.
Outside
- 1Approach, gates and drivewayFine
Gate closed and latched. Driveway clear. No flyers, nothing on the step.
- 2Mail and packagesFine
Four letters and one small box collected and placed on the hall table as agreed.
- 3Doors and windows, outsideFine
All locked. Screens in place.
- 4Roofline and guttersNeeds attention
The downspout at the northwest corner has come away from the gutter (photo). In the first rain, water will run down the wall. Your gutter company should come before then. It should be under $150, inside your limit, so we’ll book it unless you tell us not to.
- 5Walls and eavesFine
No new stains. No nests.
- 6Landscaping and irrigationFine
Soil damp at the beds on the west side, dry on the east, matching the Tuesday and Friday schedule.
- 7Pool and spaFine
Water level normal, clear, pump running, pad dry.
- 8Hose bibsFine
Dry.
- 9Exterior lightingNoted
Porch light on its timer. The path light nearest the street is out; bulb ordered, replaced next visit.
- 10BinsFine
Stowed behind the side gate.
Inside
- 11EntryFine
Alarm armed on arrival, disarmed 9:52 AM. No odors.
- 12CeilingsFine
Same three spots photographed as every visit. No change.
- 13KitchenFine
Under-sink dry, dishwasher lines dry, fridge at 37°F, freezer clear, disposal run.
- 14Bathrooms (3)Fine
Under-sink dry in all three. Toilets flushed, none running. Water run thirty seconds at each drain.
- 15LaundryFine
Hoses dry, vent clear, machines empty.
- 16Water heaterFine
Fittings dry, pan dry, set to 120°F as agreed. Unit is a 2019 model.
- 17Windows and doors, insideFine
Locked. No condensation. Blinds half down on the ocean side as you asked.
- 18Floors and wallsFine
No cupping or moisture at baseboards.
- 19PestsFine
Nothing in pantry, garage or attic access.
- 20PlantsFine
Watered. The fiddle-leaf fig in the study has two yellow leaves; removed.
- 21Lights and timersFine
Living-room lamp timer running 6 to 10 PM.
- 22Vendor leftoversFine
None.
Systems
- 23HVACFine
Set to 62°F heat and 82°F cool as agreed. Filter clean (changed September 2). Cycled on and off normally. Condensate line dry.
- 24Electrical panelFine
No tripped breakers, no smell, panel closed.
- 25Smoke and CO detectorsFine
No chirps. Tested the upstairs hall unit this visit.
- 26Water main and shutoffsFine
No weeping at the main or under-sink valves.
- 27Water meterFine
Reads 48,213. Dial still with all water off. Last visit 48,209: four units used, consistent with irrigation.
- 28Irrigation controllerFine
Fall schedule, no fault lights.
- 29GarageFine
Door works, opener locked. Both cars here. Started the SUV and ran it ten minutes, as you asked.
- 30DrainsFine
Area drains at the patio clear.
- 31Wi-Fi and hubsFine
Thermostat, cameras and door lock online.
- 32Alarm re-armedFine
Code works, panel normal. Armed on the way out at 10:24 AM (item 39).
Your requests, and closing up
- 33Your standing requestsFine
Ocean-side blinds half down; study door closed; the car started weekly.
- 34Vendor visits since last checkFine
Pool service came Thursday per the log; equipment pad clean and the chemical log filled in.
- 35DeliveriesFine
One box, placed inside as instructed.
- 36Changes since last visitFine
None beyond the downspout and the path light.
- 37Storm seasonFine
The first winter rain often comes in late October or November. We’ll go over the gutters and drains the visit before. The downspout is the one thing to fix first.
- 38Keys and accessFine
Key returned to its tag, lockbox reset, sign-out log updated.
- 39Locked and armed on departureFine
Front door locked, alarm armed at 10:24 AM, gate closed. Photo of the locked door.
- 40Report sentFine
Sent from the car outside at 10:31 AM, seven minutes after locking up.