LUCIA PRESERVE
RESIDENT SERVICES
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How Might We Help?
Put simply, we make life at The Preserve that much simpler.
© Laura Resen
At Resident Services, our exclusive purpose is to assist Preserve home and lot owners with the management and maintenance of their property.
Be it seasonal or situational, the Resident Services Team can develop a home maintenance plan to best meet the needs of your property.
We coordinate with our Maintenance Team and carefully vetted local vendors to ensure pricing at or below market rate.
When you find yourself away from home, rest easy with remotely managed home maintenance, such as interior inspections and security checks.
As our community grows, we regularly enhance and expand our available offerings and welcome feedback and suggestions.
No matter the needs of your property, Resident Services is prepared to help.
© Wayne Capili
© Marc Appleton
Annual Home Maintenance Plans
Following a consultation with Resident Services, our team will create a customized annual home maintenance plan (sample plan described at right), along with any regularly scheduled services to suit your needs. We coordinate services through Preserve teams or carefully vetted local vendors. All associated costs and fees are conveniently posted on your Preserve account.
Replace water filters
Home cleaning projects (e.g. closets, garages) January
Boiler servicing
Clean and change filter on range hoods February
Check/replace fire extinguishers March
Service ice makers, wine coolers, fridges
April
Dryer vent cleaning
Protective measures for nesting swallows
Clean carpets, drapery, and upholstery
May
Take outdoor furniture out of storage
Window cleaning
Pest control – yellow jacket and ant traps
Service water softener June
Power wash exterior hardscapes, furniture
Replace water filters July
Replace smoke detector batteries
Auto detailing for Monterey Car Week
Driveway and paving inspection August
September
HVAC maintenance
Remove yellow jacket traps
October
Chimney inspection and sweeping
Place outdoor furniture in storage
Gutter and drain cleaning
Backflow device testing
Boiler inspection and servicing
November
Generator inspection
Firewood delivery
December
Home checks following storm events
Christmas tree and wreath delivery
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A La Carte Preserve Services
Whether or not you opt for a customized annual home maintenance plan, Resident Services provides a wide range of offerings on an “as needed” basis to ensure your peace of mind. Examples include:
Preserve Team
Services
Whole house management
Battery recycling
Carpentry work
Changing light bulbs
Deliveries
Firewood delivery
Generator inspections
Hanging pictures
IT support
Linen care
Mechanic services
Minor electrical needs
Minor plumbing needs
Moving furniture
Pet care
Postal and shipping
Septic inspections
Lot Services
Erosion control
Fuel management/fire clearing
Lot mowing
Poison Oak spraying
Tree trimming
While You’re Away
Interior inspections
Mail forwarding
Post-departure closing of residence
Security checks
Storm checks
Vehicle checks
Vendor access
For Your Return
Pre-arrival residence preparations:
Unlock residence
Set out patio furniture
Check thermostats, furnace, water
heater, boiler, pool, spa, and fountains
Grocery shopping
Vetted Vendor Services
Resident Services maintains a carefully curated list of local vendors, representing over 30 different categories of services for a wide array of home maintenance needs. In order to ensure the utmost in privacy, confidentiality, safety, and accounting efficiency, each vendor is required to execute the following agreements and must provide a certificate of insurance before they may conduct work at The Preserve:
Confidentiality Policy & Agreement
Safe Practices & Procedures Agreement
Address Markers
Driving & Vehicle Safety Agreement
Independent Contractor Agreement
Maintenance offerings sourced through local vendors include:
Appliance Service/Repair
Car Wash Services
Carpet & Duct Cleaning
Driveway Maintenance
Dry Cleaning
Electrical
Emergency Preparedness
Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Fire Sprinkler System Inspections
Fireplace Cleaning/Service
Fountain Maintenance & Power
Washing
Garage & Specialty Door Services
Gate Maintenance Repair
Glass Repair & Other Services
Gutter Cleaning
Hardwood Floor Repair &
Maintenance
Housekeeping
HVAC & Radiant Service
IT Services
Land Clearing
Landscaping
Laundry
Locksmith
Lot Clearing
Metal Work
Painting
Pest Control
Plumbing & Boilers
Pools & Spa Services
Roofing
Septic Services
Tile & Grout
Transportation
Tree Service
Vacuum Services (central systems)
Window Blinds
Window Cleaning
Window Tinting
Contact Information
Back cover images: Allen Kennedy
Photography © Hart Howerton