What we do

The whole property, looked after — all year.

We handle the recurring essentials, the seasonal work, the small repairs, and the coordination of everything else. One relationship, one point of contact, one team that knows your cottage.

The two that matter most

Opening & Closing

A proper closing is what stands between your cottage and a burst pipe in January. A proper opening is arriving to a place that’s ready for the season. We follow a documented, step-by-step procedure built specifically for your property — and we send you photos and a report when it’s done.

Full-Service

We handle everything

We open or close your cottage start to finish, following your property’s own documented procedure. You just arrive to a place that’s ready — or leave knowing it’s secure for winter.

Assisted — “Hire a Son”

We do it together

Prefer to stay hands-on? We work alongside you — we do the heavy and technical parts, you direct — and we document your cottage’s quirks straight from you as we go.

The annual loop

Opening and closing open all four seasons.

They’re not seasonal limits — they’re the two doors that let us care for your cottage the whole year through.

Spring

We open it up

Water on, dock in, winter damage checked, and everything guest-ready for the season.

Summer

We keep it ready

Arrive to a cottage that’s open, clean, and waiting. Repairs and projects handled between your visits.

Fall

We close it down

Water drained, dock out, everything secured for winter — done right, so nothing freezes.

Winter

We watch over it

While it sits empty we check on it — after every storm, through the coldest months — and send you photos.

Ongoing care

Everything else your cottage needs.

Property Checks

Regular walk-throughs while you’re away, with a photo report every time.

Winter Monitoring

Documented checks on your empty cottage — the record many insurers require.

Dock Services

Installation, removal, inspection, and minor repairs.

Small Repairs

The fence, the deck board, the sticking door, weather stripping, light carpentry.

Pressure Washing

Decks, siding, walkways, and docks brought back to life.

Storm & Emergency Response

We check on your place when weather hits, and coordinate what’s needed.

Thermal Imaging

Spot-checks that reveal hidden moisture, drafts, and heat loss you can’t see — before they become a problem.

One phone call

When it needs a specialist, we handle that too.

Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, a tree down after a storm — you don’t have to find the right trade, vet them, or chase them. We coordinate trusted local professionals, stay involved, and confirm the work was done right. One phone call, one relationship.

Protect your coverage

The record your insurer wants.

Many insurance policies require regular checks on an unoccupied property — often weekly — and documented proof if you ever need to make a claim. Every visit we make is timestamped, photographed, and written up. Peace of mind for you, and exactly the record your insurer is looking for.

Requirements vary by policy — we’re glad to speak with your broker.

Get started

Not sure what you need?

That’s what the Property Assessment is for. We’ll visit, document what matters, and give you honest recommendations — no pressure, no obligation.