Florida storms can cause damage fast, especially when a home is vacant or the owner is out of state. Hideaway Home Services helps homeowners prepare their property before a storm and assess visible conditions after the storm has passed.

Before launching Hideaway Home Services, I worked in property management on Siesta Key during a season of back-to-back storms that caused flooding, damage, and urgent maintenance issues across vacation rentals and coastal homes. That experience gave me firsthand insight into how quickly storm-related problems can escalate and how important it is to have someone local checking on a property before and after severe weather.

Before a storm, services may include:

• bringing in or securing outdoor furniture and loose items

• checking windows, doors, and visible vulnerable areas

• documenting current property condition with photos

• preparing the home for owner-arranged vendors or shutter services

• confirming access points and visible exterior readiness

After a storm, services may include:

• exterior visual inspection for visible damage

• checking for signs of water intrusion or flooding

• documenting visible issues with photos

• checking doors, windows, lanai areas, and accessible exterior areas

• coordinating owner-approved vendors as needed