Updated November 2, 2026 · Reviewed by the responsible Uniform trade professional before publication
Before you leave
- AC set for an empty home, not off; see Uniform HVAC's seasonal checklist
- Water shutoff plan; see Uniform Plumbing's seasonal checklist
- Repairs finished; see Uniform Handyman's checklist
- Refrigerator emptied, trash out, perishables gone
- Shutters and hurricane plan confirmed
- Home watch visits scheduled and access arranged
While you're away
- Regular home watch visits with photo reports (Uniform Home Watch)
- Pool service continued if you have a pool
- Alerts from smart thermostats or leak sensors routed to your concierge
- A plan for who approves repairs, and up to what amount
If a storm is coming
See the hurricane readiness checklist. Decide in advance who puts up shutters and who checks the home afterward.
Before you return
- Arrival clean scheduled
- AC returned to normal settings a day or two ahead
- Any issues found while away repaired before you land
- Pool brought back to normal schedule