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PORTLANDHOME WATCH
BY LES BRADWELL

Portland’s dedicated home watch service — not a property manager add-on.

Your home, checked in person. Photos after every visit.

When you’re away, a licensed local broker walks through your home on a regular schedule — checking for leaks, damage, and anything that looks off — and sends you a timestamped photo report the same day. No apps sending strangers. Les does the checks himself.

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A well-kept Portland-style home with a wide front porch and flower baskets, the kind of home Portland Home Watch checks
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Dedicated home watch

This is the whole service — regular in-person checks of empty homes. Not a side offering from a property manager.

Licensed Oregon broker

Les Bradwell is a licensed real estate broker in Oregon who knows Portland homes — and what small problems turn into big ones.

Photos after every visit

A timestamped photo report, sent the same day as every visit. You see what was checked, not just that someone stopped by.

Who it’s for

For homes that sit empty — for a season or a stretch

An empty house still needs eyes on it. A slow leak, a tripped breaker, or mail piling up can go unnoticed for weeks without regular checks.

Snowbirds

Gone for the winter? Your home gets checked on schedule the whole time you’re away, with photos to prove it.

Travelers

Long trip, work assignment, or an extended stay with family — one less thing to worry about while you’re gone.

Second homes

A Portland place you use part of the year, looked in on regularly between your visits.

Relocations

Moved before the house sold, or settling in somewhere new? The home you left behind stays checked until it closes.

Estates in transition

A family home that’s empty while an estate is being settled — checked with care, and reported to whoever needs to know.

Vacant homes for sale

A listed home that’s sitting empty stays presentable and problem-free between showings.

What a visit includes

One full walk-through, outside and in

Every visit follows the same checklist, so nothing gets skipped — and the photo report shows it.

Outside the home

First look — how the home appears from the street and the yard.

  • Mail and packages brought inside
  • Doors and windows checked secure
  • Visible damage check — roof lines, siding, fences, fallen branches
  • Yard and porch looked over
  • Trash, recycling & compost/yard bins handled — included: rolled to the curb for pickup and returned to their storage spot after pickup when the visit timing lines up. Lids closed, bins checked, and bin status included in the photo report. Where possible, the weekly visit day is set around your home’s pickup schedule.

Inside the home

Room by room — the checks that catch small problems early.

  • Faucets run and toilets flushed
  • Leak checks under sinks and at the water heater
  • Heat and AC confirmed working and set
  • Fridge and freezer confirmed cold
  • Odors or signs of pests noted
  • Lights and timers checked
  • Security system armed as instructed when leaving
  • Indoor plants watered, if agreed ahead of time
After every visit: a timestamped photo report, sent the same day.

Photos of the front door, the rooms, and anything checked or found — with the date and time on the visit. If everything’s fine, you’ll see that. If something’s wrong, you’ll see that too.

INCLUDED IN EVERY PLAN — NO EXTRA CHARGE

Trash & recycling bin service

Bins handled — so the house never looks vacant.

Trash, recycling, and compost/yard bins left sitting at the curb — or never put out at all — are one of the clearest signs nobody’s home. That’s why bin service is included in every plan, not sold as an add-on. A home with bins handled never looks vacant.

What’s included

  • Trash, recycling, and compost/yard bins rolled to the curb for pickup
  • Bins returned to their storage spot after pickup, when the visit timing lines up
  • Where possible, your weekly visit day is set around your home’s pickup schedule
  • Lids closed and bins checked on every visit
  • Bin status included in your visit photo report

Clear boundaries — rolling bins only

  • No junk removal
  • No haul-away or dump runs
  • No deep bin cleaning

If a bin is overfilled, damaged, or blocked, that gets noted in the photo report so you can decide what to do — nothing extra is hauled or cleaned without you.

Included, not an add-on: Bin service comes with Weekly, Every Other Week, and Single Visit plans at no extra charge. The only paid add-on is the optional Select Pet Check below.

The photo report

Here’s what lands in your inbox after a visit

This is a sample of the report every client gets — same format, every visit.

1

Timestamped photos

Front of the home, entry, kitchen, baths, water heater — dated and timed, so you know exactly when the check happened.

2

The checklist, in plain words

What was checked and what was found, written out simply. No codes, no jargon.

3

Same day, every time

The report goes out the day of the visit — not batched, not at the end of the month.

If something’s wrong

What happens when a visit turns something up

Step 1

Photo and a call, right away

The problem gets photographed and you get a call immediately — not just a line in the report. You decide what happens next.

Step 2

Active emergencies only

If water is actively flooding or there’s an immediate safety risk, the water or power gets shut off to stop the damage. That’s the one exception, and you’ll hear about it right away.

Step 3

No repairs performed

Home watch doesn’t fix things. You get a clear photo and description so you — or a contractor you choose — can handle the repair.

Pricing

Simple pricing. Month to month.

No long contract. Cancel anytime with two weeks’ notice.

MOST PEACE OF MIND

Weekly

A visit every week

$225 /month
  • ✓ Full exterior + interior checklist, weekly
  • ✓ Trash, recycling & compost bins handled — included
  • ✓ Timestamped photo report after every visit, same day
  • ✓ Problems phoned to you immediately
  • ✓ Best for longer absences and winter months
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Every other week

A visit every two weeks

$125 /month
  • ✓ Full exterior + interior checklist, twice a month
  • ✓ Trash, recycling & compost bins handled — included
  • ✓ Timestamped photo report after every visit, same day
  • ✓ Problems phoned to you immediately
  • ✓ A good fit for shorter trips and second homes
Start Your Intake

Single visit

One check, when you need it

$65 /visit
  • ✓ One full exterior + interior checklist visit
  • ✓ Trash, recycling & compost bins handled — included
  • ✓ Timestamped photo report, same day
  • ✓ Good after a storm, or before you come home
  • ✓ No ongoing commitment
Start Your Intake

All plans are month-to-month. Ready to get started? Fill out the online intake below — it takes a few minutes and covers your home, your dates, and your bin pickup days.

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Optional add-on · Select Pet Check

Cat staying home? We can check on them too.

For existing home-watch clients only, during a scheduled home-watch visit only — no extra pet-only trips. This is a small add-on to a home visit, not a standalone pet-sitting service.

+$15 per visit
+$50/mo bundled on weekly plans

What’s included

  • Indoor cats, fish, and birds / small caged pets only
  • Food and fresh water, per your written instructions
  • Litter scoop for cats
  • A quick check that your pet looks well and settled
  • A photo of your pet in the same visit report

What’s not included

  • No dogs
  • No walking
  • No overnight pet sitting
  • No medications or injections
  • No vet transport
  • No aggressive or escape-prone animals

How it works: You leave written instructions plus a vet / emergency contact before you go, and Les follows them exactly — nothing improvised, nothing added.

Service area

Portland metro — east side first

The service is starting on Portland’s east side and covers the wider Portland metro area. If you’re not sure your home is in range, just ask — a quick text or email settles it.

  • East Portland first
    Priority scheduling for east side homes.
  • Portland metro
    Surrounding metro communities — ask about your address.

Les Bradwell

Licensed Oregon Broker · Portland born and raised

Portland Home Watch is personal on purpose: the person who checks your home is Les himself — a licensed Oregon broker, born and raised in Portland. No rotating strangers, no call center.

He knows Portland homes and the problems that matter in an empty one — a slow leak, a furnace that quit, a package sitting on the porch — and he checks for them the same careful way, every visit.

Questions & clear scope

What home watch is — and what it isn’t

What exactly is home watch?

Scheduled, in-person visual checks of an empty home. Each visit works through a set checklist — outside and inside — looking for leaks, damage, security issues, and anything out of place. You get a timestamped photo report the same day.

Are trash and recycling bins included?

Yes — in every plan, at no extra charge. Trash, recycling, and compost/yard bins are rolled to the curb for pickup and returned to their storage spot after pickup when the visit timing lines up. Where possible, the weekly visit day is set around your home’s pickup schedule. Lids are closed, bins are checked, and bin status is included in the photo report. This is rolling bins only — no junk removal, no haul-away or dump runs, and no deep bin cleaning.

Is this a security service?

No. Home watch is visual checks on a schedule — it is not security monitoring, patrol, or alarm response. If your home has a security system, it gets armed as instructed at the end of each visit, but that’s the extent of it.

Is this property management?

No. There are no tenants, no rent collection, and no leasing. Home watch is only for homes that are empty while the owner is away or the home is in transition.

Do you make repairs if you find a problem?

No repairs are performed. You get a photo and a call right away, and a clear description in the report, so you can decide who should fix it. The one exception: in an active emergency — like water actively flooding — the water or power may be shut off to stop further damage.

How are my keys and codes handled?

Keys and access codes are held securely and are never labeled with your address. Your home’s details stay private — nothing about your address or your travel dates is shared.

Am I locked into a contract?

No. Service is month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime with two weeks’ notice. Single visits have no ongoing commitment at all.

Who actually comes to my home?

Les Bradwell personally — a licensed Oregon broker, Portland born and raised. That’s the point of the service: you know exactly who is walking through your home.

Client Intake

Start your intake

Fill this out once and Les has everything needed to set up your home watch — your plan, your dates, your home basics, and your trash, recycling, and compost pickup days. Fields marked are required.

Access details — handled in person For safety, do not put alarm codes, door codes, or key details in this form. Les will collect access details in person at the first walkthrough.
Client & property

Who you are and which home Les will be checking.

Plan & dates

Pick a plan to start. All plans are month-to-month.

Plan
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Home basics

The details that help Les check your home the way you would. Leave anything blank that doesn’t apply.

Trash, recycling & compost — binsINCLUDED IN EVERY PLAN

Bin service is included in every plan at no extra charge. Tell us your pickup schedule so the bins go out and come back in on time. Pickup fields are required when bin service is checked.

Recycling pickup is
Which bins should be rolled?

How your pickup days are used: We add your pickup days to our app, which alerts us when it is time to roll your bins out and bring them back in.

Mail & packages
Bring mail and packages inside?
Select Pet Check (optional add-on)

For existing home-watch clients only, during a scheduled visit only. Indoor cats, fish, and birds / small caged pets only — food, fresh water, litter scoop, a quick check, and a photo in your visit report. +$15 per visit, or +$50/month bundled on weekly plans. No dogs, no walking, no overnight sitting, no medications, and no vet transport.

Add Select Pet Check?
Emergency contacts & vendors

Who Les should call if something comes up, and the pros you already trust. Names and phone numbers only — no codes or account details.

Anything else I should know
Acknowledgement

Please read before you send: Portland Home Watch is scheduled visual checks only. It is not a security service and not property management, and no repairs are performed — if a problem is found, you get a photo and a call so you can decide what to do. Service is month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime with 2 weeks’ notice.

This form does not save your information on this website. Nothing is sent to a server. When you continue below, you’ll see a summary of everything you entered, with buttons to email it to Les from your own email app or to save your own copy.

Next step: review the summary, then email it to Les.

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If the email button doesn’t work on your device, please text Les at (503) 901-5544 or email howardbradwell@gmail.com and he’ll take your intake that way.

Next step: book your free walkthrough

The walkthrough is the first visit — about 30–45 minutes at your home, free for new clients. Les collects access details in person there and confirms your intake.

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Appointments

Book an appointment

Pick the kind of appointment, a date, and a time window that works for you, and Les will confirm it personally. Fields marked are required.

This sends an appointment request. Les confirms every appointment personally — your time is confirmed once you hear back from Les, usually the same day.

Already on a plan? Recurring plan visits (weekly / every-other-week) are set up at the walkthrough and run on your regular day — you do not need to book each one.

No codes or key details in this form Please do not put alarm codes, door codes, or key details anywhere in this form. Access details are collected in person at the walkthrough.
Choose your appointment
Date & time
Your details

This form does not save your information on this website. Nothing is sent to a server. When you continue below, you’ll see a summary of your request, with buttons to email it to Les from your own email app or to save your own copy.

Anything urgent? Text Les at (503) 901-5544 or email howardbradwell@gmail.com.

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If the email button doesn’t work on your device — or anything is urgent — please text Les at (503) 901-5544 or email howardbradwell@gmail.com.

Planning to be away? Let’s talk about your home.

Text or email Les directly. A short conversation covers your home, your dates, and which plan fits — no pressure and no obligation.

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Les Bradwell · Licensed Oregon Broker · Portland Home Watch