Residential Property Care
Someone checking on your home when you can't
For second homes, seasonal cabins, short-term rentals and owners who simply travel, Saw & Cedar provides scheduled property care: a real set of eyes on the property, documented with photos, followed by a plain-language report you can act on.
This is property care and maintenance — not property management. We do not manage tenants, collect rent, hold owner funds, or act as your agent.
Choose the care that fits
Home & Second-Home Care
Primary residences, seasonal homes and cabins: routine property checks, preventive maintenance, minor repairs and photo-documented reports while you're away.
Build a care planVacation Rental Maintenance
Short-term rentals: turnovers, guest-related maintenance problems, urgent repairs, inspections between stays and coordination with owners or property managers.
Vacation rental maintenanceUse us when you need us — or keep us looking after the property
Your Property. Your Level of Support.
Whether you need us once, between guest stays, after a storm, or on a recurring basis, Saw & Cedar provides a dependable local point of contact for your Pocono property. Start with a single visit and move into a recurring plan later if your needs change.
One-Time
Repairs & individual projects
Have a specific repair, maintenance issue or project that needs attention? Call for a single service visit — no ongoing plan required.
As Needed
Between guests & time-sensitive needs
For vacation-rental owners, we handle repairs and maintenance as issues arise — including time-sensitive work between guest stays to help minimize rental disruptions.
When the Unexpected Happens
Storm damage & urgent property issues
Storms, fallen limbs or water intrusion? We can help with repairs within our scope and coordinate additional trades when needed — subject to availability.
Monthly Property Care
Scheduled walkthroughs & ongoing maintenance
For owners who don't live locally or simply want peace of mind: scheduled walkthroughs that identify visible maintenance concerns and address smaller issues before they grow.
Don't live nearby?
A monthly Property Care plan gives off-site homeowners a trusted local set of eyes on the property. We'll perform scheduled walkthroughs, document visible concerns, and help coordinate or complete maintenance and repairs within our scope — so you're not trying to manage every issue from miles away.
Between Guests, Small Problems Can't Always Wait
A loose door handle, slow drain or burnt-out exterior light may seem minor—until the next guests are checking in. Saw & Cedar provides local, as-needed maintenance and repair support for Pocono vacation rentals, helping owners address problems between stays and minimize disruptions to upcoming reservations.
- Loose handrails, steps and deck boards
- Door handles, hinges and latches
- Smart-lock/keypad batteries and basic troubleshooting
- Minor drywall, trim and finish damage
- Furniture, bed-frame and cabinet hardware
- Interior and exterior lighting
- HVAC filter replacement
- Slow drains and minor plumbing concerns within our scope
- Smoke/CO detector batteries and basic checks
- Minor storm/weather damage
- Damage reported by cleaners or guests
- Assembly, mounting and replacement of damaged household items
Common requests we handle when asked — not a checklist inspected on every visit unless included in your service.
Something Came Up Before the Next Check-In?
Send it our way.
If your cleaner discovers a broken step, damaged railing, door that won't close properly or another repair between guests, Saw & Cedar can review the issue and, when scheduling allows, work to get it addressed before the next arrival.
Request a Turnover RepairWhen It Requires a Specialist
Not every property issue should be handled by a handyman—and you shouldn't have to figure that out from hours away. For problems requiring a licensed or specialized provider, Saw & Cedar can help identify the next step and, when arranged, assist with property access or coordination while related repair and carpentry work is completed.
Examples may include major plumbing failures, HVAC failures, electrical issues, significant water damage, pest treatment, locksmith work and specialized remediation.
Need help once or want ongoing support?
Property Care FAQ
What's the difference between one-time, as-needed and monthly care?
One-time service is a single visit for one task or check. As-needed service is there whenever something comes up, including time-sensitive repairs between guests. Storm or damage help is offered when available. Monthly care is a recurring visit on an agreed schedule, ideal for owners who live off-site.
How are requests reviewed?
Eric personally reviews every request, follows up with any questions, and confirms the scope and pricing with you before any work is scheduled. Nothing beyond what you approve is done or billed.
How does service availability work?
Visits are scheduled during regular business hours based on the current schedule. Storm or damage help is offered when available and isn't guaranteed. We don't provide 24/7 or guaranteed emergency response.
What we do
- Scheduled interior and exterior condition inspections with photo documentation
- Routine maintenance: detectors, filters, doors, windows, visible plumbing
- Minor carpentry and repairs completed on the visit, within limits you set in advance
- Seasonal opening and closing of second and seasonal homes
- Storm and severe-weather checks with damage documentation
- Meeting and admitting contractors you have authorized
What we don't do
- Tenant placement, screening, leasing or rent collection
- Holding or disbursing owner funds
- Acting as your legal agent or representative
- Electrical, plumbing, HVAC or other licensed-trade work beyond what our license allows — we document it and coordinate a licensed provider
- Any additional work beyond the plan without your prior approval
How often we come out
Submitting a plan request is a request for a written proposal. It is not an agreement, and it does not authorize any work. Nothing is scheduled or performed until you review and sign a written agreement.
If you set a pre-approved spending limit, it applies only to small items found during a scheduled visit. It is never blanket authorization: anything outside it is documented and quoted first.
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