A storm hits the Riviera, the building manager calls about a leak, a neighbour smells burning. For members, Yanis gets to the home, contains what he can, documents everything with photos and arranges the repair, with your approval.
One person in Athens who already has your keys and knows your home.
Yanis gets to your home, assesses what has happened and sends you photos and a clear summary on WhatsApp.
For active leaks or security problems, he acts right away: water or power off, drains cleared, doors and windows secured.
Dated photos and a written record of what happened. He can liaise with your insurer and be there for the assessor.
Vetted local trades, quoted first and supervised on site, only once you approve.
Emergency visits are a member service. They're not part of the monthly membership and are quoted separately, and repairs are always quoted and approved by you first.
Most emergencies start small: a blocked balcony drain in a flash flood, a slow leak into the flat below, a tripped fuse that switches off the fridge. Left for days, they become ruined ceilings and floors.
From abroad, it's the same every time: nobody on site, a building manager calling in Greek, a plumber who needs letting in, and no way to see what's actually happened.
Heavy rain overwhelms balcony and roof drains.
Shared pipes can reach neighbours within hours.
Power cuts, smoke and ash affect homes even far from the flames.
Even moderate tremors can crack plaster, tiles and pipes.
A forced door or window needs securing, reporting and repairing fast.
Members can ask for an extra visit after severe weather, and before a forecast storm Yanis can clear balcony and terrace drains on request.
Your monthly visit already includes balcony and terrace drain leaf removal, the most common way storm water gets indoors, plus a leak, moisture and odour check. See the full property check.
Drains cleared and outdoor items secured, on request.
An extra visit to check for water entry, leaks and damage, with photos.
Drain leaf removal and a leak, moisture and odour check on every regular visit.
Emergency checks are for members, so Yanis already holds your keys and knows your home before anything happens.
Tell him what's happened, or he contacts you first if a neighbour or the building manager reports something.
Yanis goes to the home, takes urgent steps and sends you photos and a summary.
You get a quote for any repair. Nothing goes ahead until you approve it.
Your membership covers one visit a month. Emergency visits, repairs, bills and admin are quoted first and only go ahead with your approval.
Once a month Yanis lets himself in, works through the 12-point checklist and sends you the photos on WhatsApp.
When your home needs more than the monthly visit, Yanis quotes it first. Nothing goes ahead without your approval.
Yanis spent 15 years living in London while owning a home in Athens, so he built the service he could never find.
He is the sole keyholder for every member home, so when something happens there's no hunting for keys or explaining your home to a stranger.
Having Yanis look after our holiday home in Athens has changed how we experience it. No more stress, no more holiday time spent fixing things, no more waiting for contractors who don't show up, and someone who can check it after storms or if anything happens. I can't imagine why anyone who owns a holiday home in Athens wouldn't choose this service!
Home Watch Athens, Founder Yanis takes personal commitment to the next level. Trustworthy, Attention to detail, and goes way beyond for every aspect. Highly recommended for anyone who has a second home in Athens.
Emergency checks are available to Home Watch Athens members. Yanis already holds your keys, knows your home and has a photo record of its condition, which is what makes a fast, useful response possible.
Yanis is based in Athens and can often respond the same day. Timing depends on where your home is, traffic and conditions after a major event, and he keeps you updated on WhatsApp throughout.
Emergency and out-of-hours visits are not part of the monthly membership and are quoted separately. Repairs are always quoted and approved by you before work begins.
Yes, as coordination. Yanis provides dated photos and a written record of what happened, liaises with your insurer and can be on site when the assessor visits. He isn't an insurance broker and doesn't make policy decisions.
Message Yanis on WhatsApp straight away with whatever details you have. He will go to the home, check what has happened and send you photos, and can speak to the neighbour or building manager in Greek on your behalf.
Yes. Members can request an extra visit after severe weather or an earthquake to check for water entry, leaks and visible damage, with a photo report on WhatsApp.
Yanis covers all of Athens and the whole Attica region, with members in the Athenian Riviera (Ellinikon, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Voula), Kifisia, Politeia, Ekali and Athens city centre.
From new builds in Ellinikon to seafront homes on the Athenian Riviera.
Emergency checks are for members. Tell Yanis about your home now; he replies to every application within 24 hours, and if it's a good match, he'll arrange a brief intro call.
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