Your home, ready when you are.
For second-home owners and seasonal residents. Scheduled visits, a builder’s inspection, and a home that’s cool, clean, and ready the day you arrive.
An empty house doesn’t stay empty of problems.
In the desert, a home left alone for months bakes. Toilet seals dry out, slow leaks go unnoticed, AC units fail in 115° heat, solar panels gather dust, and a monsoon storm can do damage no one sees for weeks.
Blackoak Home Care keeps eyes on your property while you’re away. And because we’re a licensed builder with our own plumbing, electrical, and HVAC trades, when we find a problem we can usually fix it ourselves, quickly, and with your approval.
The full check, every time.
A consistent, documented walk-through, the way a builder would inspect a home. You get a dated photo report after every visit.
- Walk the full interior and exterior
- Run water at every faucet, shower, and tub
- Flush every toilet so seals and traps stay wet
- Check under sinks, toilets, the water heater, and softener for leaks
- Confirm the AC is running and the thermostat is set correctly
- Check humidity, odors, and signs of pests
- Inspect for wind, rain, and monsoon damage
- Check pool and spa water level and equipment
- Check irrigation, landscape, and exterior lighting
- Test doors, windows, locks, and the alarm
- Clear flyers and bring in packages
- Dated photo report sent after the visit
Three levels of care.
Every plan includes the full visit checklist and a photo report. Choose how often we visit and how much we take off your plate.
Essential
Quoted after a walkthrough
- Full home check every visit
- Run water & flush all toilets
- AC, thermostat & leak checks
- Pool & irrigation check
- Storm checks after major weather
- Photo report every visit
- Key & alarm code holding
Preferred
Quoted after a walkthrough
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Visits every week
- AC filter changes
- Quarterly solar panel cleaning
- Mail & package handling
- Pool, landscape & housekeeping oversight
- Arrival prep & departure close-up twice a year
Estate
Quoted after a walkthrough
- Everything in Preferred, plus:
- Visits twice a week
- Solar panel cleaning every other month
- Arrival prep & close-up for every stay
- Pre-season AC, pool & irrigation tune-up
- Priority emergency response
- Annual home condition report & maintenance budget
Plans are priced by home size and features. Repairs and add-on services are quoted separately and only done with your approval.
Walk in to a home that’s ready.
Tell us when you’re coming. We’ll have the house cool, the pool warm, and the fridge stocked. When you leave, we close it up properly so it’s safe until next season.
Before you arrive
Available on any plan, or as a one-time service.
- AC on 24 to 48 hours ahead
- Pool and spa heated
- Fresh-air walk-through; blinds and shutters open
- Refrigerator stocked from your list
- Housekeeping and fresh linens coordinated
- Lights, Wi-Fi, TV, and appliances tested
- Flowers or welcome touches on request
After you leave
So nothing is left to chance while the home sits.
- Thermostat set to away or summer settings
- Water heater on vacation mode; main water off on request
- Perishables cleared and trash out
- Appliances unplugged and irrigation checked
- Windows, doors, and alarm secured
- Photo report confirming the home is closed up
Everything else the house needs.
Add these to any plan or book them on their own. Repairs are handled by our own licensed trades, not a handyman.
Solar panel cleaning
Desert dust can cut panel output. We clean on a schedule that suits your system.
AC service & filters
Filter changes and pre-season service by our licensed HVAC team (C‑20).
Plumbing & leaks
Fixture repairs, water heaters, and leak response by our licensed plumbers (C‑36).
Repairs & small projects
Electrical, drywall, paint, doors, and upgrades, with your approval first.
Windows & exterior
Window and screen cleaning, pressure washing, and exterior touch-ups.
Vendor oversight
We coordinate and check the work of your pool, landscape, pest, and cleaning services.
Storm response
After wind, rain, or monsoon events we check the property and report back.
Seasonal shutdown & start-up
Close the home properly for summer and bring it back to life in the fall.
Who are home care plans for?
Second-home owners, seasonal residents, owners who travel for long stretches, and families looking after a property for a relative. If the home sits empty for weeks at a time, a plan is worth it.
Do I need to have built with Blackoak?
No. We care for any home in our service area. On the first visit we walk the property with you (or on a video call), note its systems, and set up the plan around it.
What happens if you find a problem?
We contact you right away with photos. Small issues can be fixed on the spot with your approval. Larger repairs are quoted by our licensed trades before any work starts.
Why run water and flush toilets?
Water in drain traps blocks sewer gas. When a home sits, traps and toilet seals dry out, causing odors, leaks, and pests. Running every fixture also reveals leaks before they become water damage.
How do you access the home?
Keys and alarm codes are held securely and every visit is logged with a time-stamped report, so you always know when we were there and what we found.
Can you work with my pool, landscape, and cleaning services?
Yes. We can keep your existing vendors and make sure the work is done, or recommend trusted ones if you need them.
Where do you offer home care?
Throughout the Coachella Valley, including Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Springs, and nearby communities. Ask us about Los Angeles.
Leave the house to us.
Tell us about your home and how often you’re away. We’ll recommend a plan and send pricing after a walkthrough.