What Our Clients Have To Say

My husband and I couldn’t be happier with GMan Home Watch. Trying to manage a new home while keeping up with a full-time job we needed someone we could depend on and Gman Home Watch goes above and beyond in every way. George and his wife are responsive and always willing to do whatever we need. They have helped us coordinate outside vendor appointments, run over to ensure our home was locked up tight at a moments notice. Honestly whatever we needed. We would highly recommend them to anyone.

GMan Home Watch services is a very reliable company which provides a detailed report accompanied with pictures. George and his wife go above and beyond and provide us piece of mind knowing our property is in good hands when we are gone. I highly recommend their services.

With us being Snowbirds, we were searching for a dependable home watch company.  After looking at reviews, we decided to check out GMan Home Watch of Punta Gorda.  What a gem George and Barbara are!!! They are very thorough in their checks an even brought up a couple of issues they noticed. They give a detailed report with pictures after each visit–8 pages to be exact. We highly recommend them for your home watch needs. Our only regret is we wish we had found them sooner. Very thorough and trustworthy. You can’t go wrong! 

GMAN home watch takes care of everything at my home when I am gone from taking my garbage out to overseeing roof repairs and furniture delivery. They have assisted with watering new grass and monitoring progress on seawall repair. If you need help with anything when you are away GMAN is the best.

Barbara and George became our house watch service in August 2019 for a FL home we inherited from my father’s estate.  We have been unable to get back to FL to finish up the house so for 16 months they’ve cared for our home and also offered  counsel and encouragement when needed.   I HIGHLY recommend this service as they are flexible, have great attention to detail, listen to and are responsive to their clients.  Could not ask for better.  Barbara & George have moved their business to their new neighborhood in Punta Gorda.  They will be missed in Venice but a great addition to that community.

When we decided to leave our home for two months this past summer, we did an exhaustive amount of research to find the best home watch service.  Hands down, GMAN Home Watch received the top recommendations from their customers so it was an easy decision to go with them.  We weren’t disappointed.  George met with us prior to our departure, and took detailed notes on our home.  Once we left, he provided a detailed report (Including pictures) shortly after each visit.   On one occasion, he found a problem with our HVAC system, which left unnoticed, could have caused significant damage to our home.  George not only identified and corrected the problem, but returned when our HVAC contractor came to recheck our system.  Needless to say, we are very glad we went with GMAN Home Watch and intend to use their service whenever we leave our home to an extended period of time.   We understand that George and Barbara are relocating to Punta Gorda and will be starting a GMAN service there.  Punta Gorda is very lucky to be getting such a great service, and even better, a couple so dedicated to taking care of their customers.  I highly recommend GMAN Home Watch, both here in Venice, and their new business in Punta Gorda.

As a result of the COVID quarantine in the Northeast, we have yet to step foot into our new home.  The only saving grace has been GMan Home Watch as they have served as my ears and eyes.  GMan has been easy to work with, frequently communicating with us and incredibly thorough in their inspection of our home.  It has been very convenient to have them  receive deliveries and in our case, oversee the installation of a water and dryer.  GMan has been very accommodating/flexible with their scheduling as we have run into delivery challenges with several vendors but ultimately our deliveries were completed and installed.  I must make note of his inspection reports that are sent to us regularly, documenting the condition of our property, any issues needing attention and inclusive of photos.

We feel very lucky to have found GMan Home Watch Services for excellent service and great peace of mind. We are very impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, regular feedback/communication, initiative to resolve an issue and quick response to our needs and concerns. During a house tour with George, we learned a few things about our house that we didn’t know! We had total confidence in GMan Home Watch while away and they went beyond our expectations in providing peace of mind. They followed up on a potential problem and kept us informed with every step. We highly recommend GMan Home Watch Services while on vacation or for the season. Superb people and service!

We are seasonal residents who bought our home here in late 2017.  As we planned our trip back north the following summer, we thought about who we could have overseen the place in our absence.  One very nice neighbor offered to keep an eye on it and look in every now and then.  But, with numerous warranty issues to be taken care of and maintenance people coming in and out, we couldn’t expect him to take responsibility for this – and to make sure the work was done properly.  And what would happen if our A/C had a problem or a toilet started running and wasting hundreds of gallons of water each day?  And that neighbor himself was planning a month-long vacation.  We realized it was not fair to him or to us to use a non-professional.  

We did some extensive research – and, among the many competitors, very quickly came across GMan Home Watch, owned by two people also in our neighborhood who had had really distinguished careers in the FBI and, equally, are great people.  We decided to go with them, and they have done a terrific job – visiting our home twice a month and reporting, with photos, via a reporting software program they use.  They go that extra mile – changing the A/C filter, for example, monitoring our security system, overseeing maintenance vendors, checking the gutters, etc., etc., letting us know about issues before they become problems.  

George and Barbara Martinez, GMan Home Watch’s owners, are complete professionals, and we couldn’t be happier that they are in charge of our home while we are away instead of our kindly but non-professional neighbor.

We are seasonal residents who bought our home here in late 2017.  As we planned our trip back north the following summer, we thought about who we could have oversee the place in our absence.  One very nice neighbor offered to keep an eye on it and look in every now and then.  But, with numerous warranty issues to be taken care of and maintenance people coming in and out, we couldn’t expect him to take responsibility for this – and to make sure the work was done properly.  And what would happen if our A/C had a problem or a toilet started running and wasting hundreds of gallons of water each day?  And that neighbor himself was planning a month-long vacation.  We realized it was not fair to him or to us to use a non-professional.  

We did some extensive research – and, among the many competitors, very quickly came across GMan Home Watch, owned by two people also in our neighborhood who had had really distinguished careers in the FBI and, equally, are great people.  We decided to go with them, and they have done a terrific job – visiting our home twice a month and reporting, with photos, via a reporting software program they use.  They go that extra mile – changing the A/C filter, for example, monitoring our security system, overseeing maintenance vendors, checking the gutters, etc., etc., letting us know about issues before they become problems.  

George and Barbara Martinez, GMan Home Watch’s owners, are complete professionals, and we couldn’t be happier that they are in charge of our home while we are away instead of our kindly but non-professional neighbor.

We left our Florida home for three months, partially moved in, to pack up our Connecticut home.  Prior to leaving, we encountered many warranty issues with the new home, and had left before most of them were resolved.  We hired GMan Home Watch to care for our home while we were away.  At our direction they worked diligently with our warranty representative to coordinate the times for repairs by the different trades contractors.  GMan Home Watch even resolved a problem when the warranty folks said nothing could be done! 

Their weekly reports were professionally designed, extremely detailed, and included everything from the humidity level and temperature in our home to photos of the inspected areas.  They even maintained our air conditioning system by adding one cup of vinegar to the lines on a monthly basis.

When we were preparing to leave, GMan Home Watch guided us through the entire process of buttoning down the house.  They showed us how to turn down the temperature on the water heater, how to turn off different faucets, even how to adjust the blinds in the most energy efficient way.  

Barbara and George went well above and beyond our expectations in caring for our home.  They really mean it when they say they take care of your home as if it were their own.  While we were gone, we knew that our new home was in the hands of consummate professionals, which gave us great comfort and ease of mind.

We thank the GMan Team from the bottom of our hearts. 

“We were more than satisfied with the attention and timeliness of service we received from Barbara and George from G-Man Home Watch the three months we were away from our home in Grand Palm.  They gave attention to every area and detail of our home that might need checked.  On top of that they are personable and comfortable to work with.  We will for certain use them in the future.”

“GMan Home Watch gave me peace of mind while I was away for an extended period of time.  I was confident that my house was safe and problems attended to.  They took care of repairs, met with repairmen, and even sheriff deputies when I had a false alarm.  I am so glad I found them.  Thanks Barbara and George.”

“It is so comforting to be 1800+ miles away from our house for months at a time and know that Barbara and George are monitoring and caring for our home.  They use professional technology, are on top of everything and go beyond expectations.  They send photos, reports and any input necessary.  We know we could call or e-mail at any time with a concern.  Aside from that they are the nicest, caring people!!!  We are so pleased with their service that we recommend them to all our friends and neighbors.  That has to be the highest compliment!!!

“When we purchased our first Florida winter home last spring, I was concerned about how we would be able to keep tabs on what was going on with the house from 2000 miles away.  Well, I needn’t have worried!  GMan has  been WONDERFUL… it is such a relief to know that, in addition to biweekly (and very thorough) checks on the house, I can get in touch whenever something comes up that needs special attention.  For example, when we had an issue with our pool pump, Barbara arranged for an electrician to come over and check things out.  That same day! They have taken pictures at every visit, keeping us up to date on a lanai/pool rehab project.  George and Barbara are also extremely responsive to our every request – if I text them with a question or comment, I always hear back immediately. If you’re looking for the very best folks to watch over your home when you’re far away, look no longer.  GMan is the best!”

“Excellent service in every way!  We were so relieved to find GMan Home Watch.  As new snowbirds, we initially were concerned to leave our new home unattended.  George and Barbara helped us prepare, performed regular and comprehensive checks on our home, and provided detailed feedback throughout the summer months.  They even anticipated preventive issues we hadn’t considered and helped smooth our transition home by unlocking our garage door, turning on the water, adjusting the hot water, cooling the house, etc.  Barbara and George run a dependable, trustworthy, and professional operation that offers the added value of having a personal and friendly touch.  This is a five star operation in every way and we will continue to use their services!”   

“After purchasing a home, we wanted a Home Watch company to keep an eye on things when we had to be away.  After interviewing several people we chose GMan Home Watch. We liked the fact they were personable but professional, had a law enforcement background, would be available if there was an emergency, and I could call them if something needed to be done or a delivery needed to be put inside. They took good care of our home. We were notified us of issues, made adjustments where needed, immediately handled a problem when it arose and this cut down on the worry we had being away. We will be using GMan for our future Home Watch needs.”

“GMan Home Watch enabled us to relax and not worry about leaving our home for a prolonged period of time.  They diligently provided excellent service and as a result, peace of mind.  Their email reports to us were very complete and reassuring.  We recommend them without hesitation.” 

“As a Realtor Team Leader at Re/Max Platinum Realty, I research services and then recommend them to my Team of Realtors.  We found a most credible company headed by a couple who have retired from the FBI.  What makes them stand out is that they are professionally trained, honest, reliable, bonded and insured.  GMan Home Watch is a local company.” 

“I’ve been in the professional service industry for over 40 years. I mention that so the reader can get my perspective. Take a good look at the GMan website and then invite Barbara or Jorge to visit your home. They house watched our home nearly four months. During that entire time I never was without the status of the property by photo and report. They handled with absolute professionalism several requests for secure access needed by contractors or our builder, and retrieved some deliveries and mail.  When we returned our vehicles were ready to do our errands to restock the fridge. All we had to do was reverse the supplied checklist we completed when we left .  Their background speaks volumes of their trustworthiness.  It’s a whole lot of comfort for the small fee you pay.” 

“We HIGHLY recommend GMan Home Watch!  They have checked in on our home this summer and we have been very pleased with their services.  They are very reliable and use a comprehensive check list to be sure everything in and around our home is in order, providing pictures with every visit.  They notify us immediately with concerns and offer suggestions for solutions and often help with solving any problem.  We have been EXTREMELY happy with their services!”

“I can’t say enough about the professional, through and detailed job that George and Barbara Martinez do when inspecting my house and property each month. GMan Home Watch has provided me peace of mind despite being so far from my home during the warm summer months. They check all rooms, appliances, lighting, plumbing and HVAC units. After completing their interior inspection, they move outside to check the grounds, garage, lanai, water hook up and any signs of damage/issues. A comprehensive report is emailed with the results of the inspection. The report includes pictures of the house and areas of inspection. I couldn’t imagine any  company or service doing a better job than GMan Home Watch, when it comes to monitoring your home.” 

“We recently purchased a home.  Upon moving in we began to look for a company to do regular checks on our home.  We found George and Barbara Martinez owners of GMan Home Watch through a contractor we spoke with.  Upon meeting with them we felt very comfortable hiring them.  In addition to doing periodic inspections to our home followed up by a very detailed professional report they have been able to help in other ways.  We have had a few minor issues that needed a quick local response.  They have been able to resolve them quickly.  Give them a call and I;m sure you will not be disappointed with the services they provide and very reasonable fees they charge.” 

“I just wanted to make a recommendation for GMan Home Watch.  The couple who own the business, George and Barbara, are retired FBI agents and they are fully licensed and insured.”

“We made the wise decision to contract with GMan for home watch services when we returned north this year.  Several weeks into their watch, they encountered what would have turned into a significant issue for us.  The house was warm and humid, the A/C was off and the digital thermostat had turned itself off.  We had just had the A/C serviced and maintenance done before we left in May.  GMan not only identified the problem, they diagnosed and fixed the issue.  They didn’t notify us 1200 miles away, that we had a problem.  They fixed it, they documented it, they informed us.  Problem solved.  We feel that what they do for us is more than worth the cost of the routine visits.  We felt confident in how they would care for our home after meeting both Barbara and George.  But then after seeing how they took control of the A/C problem, we would have no hesitation in not only recommending them to our friends and family members, but encouraging them to consider GMan services to protect their properties.”          

“The GMan Team has been caring for our house in Island Walk for seven months and we are thrilled with their professional service, care and attention to details, and communication with us about any issue they identify.   They are through in their reporting following each visit and they send an electronic bill each month ~ all very convenient.   We know we can trust them with the keys to our house and we value their knowledge base about all house related issues.   They are a five star team!”

“As new clients of the GMan Home Watch we are delighted to comment on our first experience with the Team.  Our home information was requested for our service providers. If they were met with a situation they were able to work out the problem. Twice a month they checked out our home inside and out. They handled maintenance of our AC, checked out appliances still running and did an overall and thorough check throughout. We returned home months later as if we had been away for a weekend!
We are happy customers indeed.” 

“It was a great first year with GMan Home Watch. I was very nervous about leaving my brand new home for 3 months. I was new to the area and didn’t know anyone.  I met with George and Barbara and was impressed with their professionalism and their overall knowledge about the home watch business. They gave me a checklist of things to do before I left. You think you know everything but they had items I never would have thought of!   I loved being able to contact them for help (whoops!  Left a bag of trash in the garage!).  I loved their checklist after they visited my home. They really thought of everything. And the pictures they took really were comforting. They even offered to start my car so the battery wouldn’t die. And, since there was a lot of new construction going on, they checked and replaced my AC filter. Very reassuring to know that they were watching.  And now I will never leave home without them watching out!”

““I highly recommend GMan Home Watch. Barbara and George are true professionals who always go the extra mile. They are conscientious, trustworthy, and detail-orientated. They are very responsive and provide phenomenal service based on my needs. I can’t imagine leaving for the summer without having the GMan team watching and caring for my home. They are simply the best and offer me absolute piece of mind while I am away.”

“As first time home-buyers in Florida and living out of state, we were anxious about leaving our home unattended for the summer. The GMan team removed that anxiety by visiting our home every two weeks and sending us a report complete with pictures of the property. They even provided suggestions for reducing risks and saving energy. They were especially helpful (and readily available) preparing for Hurricane Dorian, suggesting shutter installers and visiting the property to make sure the shutters were installed and later to make sure they were removed. I highly recommend the GMan for peace of mind for out of state residents.”

“We were very satisfied with the services provided by GMan Home Watch. Even though we had a security camera and a wi-fi thermostat, it was comforting to know that the entire house was being checked for insect, rodent, or moisture damage and that vinegar was being added to the A/C condensate line every month. The photos of the exterior of the house allowed us to contact our lawn mowing/trimming service in case there were items that needed further attention. Having the water turned back on and the faucets run and toilets flushed was also a benefit. We cannot think of any major improvements that could be added to your thorough checklist.”

“Your detailed checklist status report and photos were a great comfort. We also appreciated the recommendations list you provided before we left. I don’t think there is a better or more professional home watch service available. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.”

“GMan Home Watch provided house check service for our home while we were north this summer. They did a fantastic job with everything and we really like the report they send with photos after every visit. We highly recommend them to do house watching!”

“GMan did not miss a thing. Their comprehensive reports with photos told the story of our home while we were away. They even changed smoke detector batteries! Can’t say enough good things about the service. What they do best is give you peace of mind.”

“We can’t express well enough the peace of mind that came from having you watch our home while we were away. The previous year, we cobbled together a few neighbors to watch it but always worried about what was happening. The detailed reports that you send after each visit — along with photos — were just amazing and allowed us to keep on top of what was happening both inside and out. Thank you!”

“George & Barbara go above and beyond to meet and exceed client expectations! We have been actively involved in the real estate community for close to 20 years and have worked with a variety of home watch services. Your business model is by far the best we have encountered. You are professional, personable and definitely go the extra mile for your clients.”