Eastern Sierra
$125No separate mileage or travel fee in the covered local service area. Mammoth Lakes is priced separately.Open territory guideRecurring checks for seasonal and second homes
Vacation Home Watch
A recurring property-check plan for second homes and seasonal properties, with agreed observations, current photos, visit notes, and notification instructions.
Owner-operated by Mike GravesCalifornia service onlyScope confirmed before acceptance
Published territory pricing
Use the schedule that matches the property location.
Prices below come from the final territory guides. Final acceptance still depends on property details, safe access, route availability, selected add-ons, and the written agreement or work order.
Ridgecrest / Trona
$125No separate mileage or travel fee in Ridgecrest or Trona. California City has its own schedule.Open territory guideCalifornia City
$125Full and specialty inspections add one $125 travel fee per property appointment. Published Realtor field-service prices already include normal travel.Open territory guideMammoth Lakes
$225Published Mammoth rates include normal travel from Smart Start’s Eastern Sierra base. Parking, permits, HOA access, snow removal, specialty equipment, hazardous conditions, materials, and third-party charges remain separate when applicable and approved.Open territory guideNorth Mono
$125Add one applicable community travel fee per property appointment, even when several services are completed during the same visit.Open territory guideLake Isabella / KRV
$125Add one travel-zone fee per property appointment. Remote roads and mountain access are accepted only when safe and practical.Open territory guideIncluded scope
What the service is designed to cover.
Property-specific recurring checklist
Current interior and exterior photos according to scope
Visit report and documented access limitations
Agreed notification when a specified concern is observed
Scope boundaries
What this service does not promise.
The written agreement or accepted work order controls the final scope and limitations.
Documents visible conditions and requested evidence at the time of the visit.
Not a substitute for a full home inspection, appraisal, engineering opinion, security patrol, or property management.
Does not certify workmanship, code compliance, legal occupancy, title, value, or future performance.
Access, safety, weather, road conditions, client instructions, and the accepted work order define the final scope.
Not security, emergency response, continuous monitoring, housekeeping, repair service, or full property management.
A visit schedule does not guarantee that loss, damage, trespass, leaks, weather events, or system failures will be detected or prevented.
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