Charleston Estate Care Complete Home Management
Your home, taken care of. Completely.
Overview
Homestead Charleston offers two service lines:
Estate Management for private homeowners, and Property Management for long-term rental properties. They're distinct services — but they share one standard of care.
Our Estate Management clients are high-net-worth homeowners who trust us with their most valuable asset. That work demands proactive oversight, meticulous documentation, and vendor relationships built on reliability — not availability. No cutting corners. No reactive patchwork. When we manage your rental property, we bring that same operational standard with us.
That means your property receives scheduled preventive maintenance — not just repairs when something breaks. It means every visit is documented and reported. It means you have one point of contact, not a revolving door of vendors and coordinators. And it means your investment is being preserved, not just occupied.
Homestead Charleston provides comprehensive estate management for primary, secondary, and legacy residences throughout the Lowcountry. These homes are not rentals. They are high-value assets that require disciplined oversight, proactive maintenance, and a single point of accountability to protect long-term value.
Our Estate Management services are designed for owners who want confidence that their home is being actively managed, not passively checked. We operate as your local representative, coordinating vendors, managing projects, monitoring property condition, and addressing issues before they become costly problems.
This is not home watch. This is full-scope estate oversight.
The Scope of Stewardship
Homestead Charleston coordinates every vendor visit at your property — scheduling, access management, work-order documentation, and reporting to your Rentvine owner portal — so you never have to chase a vendor or wonder whether the job was done. The table below reflects the full annual visit scope across all Exhibit B service categories. Your property's actual total is determined by the services you elect at signing.
Annual Service Visit Summary
| SERVICE PROVIDER | SERVICES MANAGED | ANNUAL VISITS |
| Landscaping | Weekly lawn maintenance (mowing, edging, blowing); quarterly fertilization & weed treatment; seasonal mulching & bed maintenance (2x); tree & shrub pruning | 59 |
| Pool Service | Weekly chemical balancing, cleaning, brushing, vacuuming & equipment check; seasonal pool opening & closing (2x); annual pool equipment inspection | 55 |
| Pest Control | Monthly mosquito & tick treatment (Mar–Oct); quarterly general pest control; annual termite inspection; termite bond / monitoring program; crawl space inspection & moisture control | 19 |
| Interior Cleaning | Bi-weekly or monthly interior maintenance cleaning to keep unoccupied properties show-ready and protected year-round | Up to 26 |
| Handyman | Quarterly property walkthrough (caulking, hardware, door adjustments); annual exterior caulking & sealant inspection; pressure washing; whole-home soft washing; exterior window cleaning; dryer vent cleaning | 9 |
| HVAC | Quarterly filter replacement; semi-annual tune-up — spring & fall (inspection, coil cleaning, refrigerant check, drain line flush); air duct cleaning (every 3–5 years) | 6 |
| Irrigation | Quarterly system check (heads, coverage zones, controller settings); semi-annual startup activation & winterization blowout | 6 |
| Generator | Quarterly load test to verify readiness; annual full servicing (oil change, filter replacement, load test, transfer switch inspection) | 5 |
| Elevator | Quarterly preventative maintenance (doors, cables, brakes, oil levels, electrical wiring, emergency stop & emergency phone to 911); annual SC LLR state inspection by licensed Special Inspector & Certificate of Operation renewal (SC Code Title 41, Chapter 16) | 5 |
| Electrical | Semi-annual exterior lighting check & bulb replacement; annual panel inspection, GFCI/AFCI testing, smoke & CO detector battery replacement; annual whole-home surge protection verification | 4 |
| Dock & Marine | Annual dock structural inspection (decking, pilings, cleats, lighting); dock cleaning & wood treatment; boat lift annual maintenance (cables, bunks, motor); PWC/floater lift service | 4 |
| Roofing & Gutters | Semi-annual gutter cleaning — spring & fall (gutters and downspouts); annual roof inspection (shingles, flashing, fascia, soffits, gutters) | 3 |
| Plumbing | Annual full inspection (leaks, water heater, shutoffs, fixtures & supply lines); water heater flush & anode rod inspection; backflow preventer testing | 3 |
| Appliances | Annual tune-up of up to 5 major kitchen & laundry appliances; annual refrigerator condenser coil cleaning | 2 |
| Painting | Annual interior touch-up painting (scuffs, dings, high-traffic walls & trim); annual exterior paint condition assessment with repainting coordination when warranted | 2 |
| Homestead Charleston | Annual property inspection with written report & photos delivered via Rentvine within 48 hours; semi-annual preventative maintenance reviews with owner | 3 |
| TOTAL PER PROPERTY / YEAR | All elected services — scheduled, coordinated, documented & reported. No vendor markup. Single point of contact. | 163 – 190+ |
Visit totals reflect maximum Exhibit B elections. Dock & marine services apply to waterfront properties only. Elevator services apply to properties with residential elevators; annual SC LLR Certificate of Operation required (SC Code Title 41, Ch. 16). Interior cleaning frequency and pool service frequency vary by owner election. Properties without pools, generators, elevators, or dock features will have lower totals.
A typical fully-elected Estate Care property receives 163 or more coordinated service visits per year — all managed through a single point of contact, documented in Rentvine, and delivered at vendor invoice with zero markup.
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As Your Charleston Estate Manager, We Handle the Details So You Don’t Have To
Our Estate Management services are delivered through six integrated service areas, each designed to reduce owner involvement while increasing visibility, control, and asset protection.
Inspections & Preventative Maintenance
Preventative care is the foundation of our estate management model.
We implement a structured inspection and maintenance schedule to:
- Identify issues early
- Reduce emergency repairs
- Preserve property condition year-round
Maintenance is planned, documented, and tracked with long-term asset health in mind.
Vendor Management
We source, vet, and manage all third-party vendors on your behalf.
This includes:
- Establishing trusted vendor relationships
- Scheduling and supervising work
- Ensuring insurance, licensing, and standards are met
- Holding vendors accountable for quality and performance
Owners never need to manage contractors directly.
Asset Preservation
Your home is a significant investment. We manage it accordingly.
Our asset-focused approach includes:
- Maintenance history tracking
- System lifecycle awareness
- Strategic recommendations to preserve value and functionality
The goal is fewer surprises, better planning, and informed decision-making over time.
Discover Charleston
Charleston is a city defined by historic architecture, coastal exposure, and refined residential living. From waterfront estates along the Battery to private homes in Mount Pleasant and Kiawah, properties in the Lowcountry require attentive, climate-aware stewardship. High humidity, salt air, seasonal storms, and complex custom construction all demand structured oversight and proactive care. For homeowners who value preservation, privacy, and long-term asset protection, professional estate management in Charleston is not a luxury — it is an essential layer of disciplined, year-round protection.