Choosing a Property Caretaker in the Parry Sound Area
April 9, 2026 · 6 min read · By Mike Werner, Co-owner, Carling Cottage Care
Choose someone local, insured and precise about what they will—and will not—do.
Ask who actually attends
Find out whether the owners do the work, whether visits are subcontracted and who holds keys or access codes.
Look for a clear scope
A trustworthy caretaker should distinguish visual checks and general maintenance from licensed, specialist and higher-liability work.
- Confirm insurance
- Agree on access and visit frequency
- Understand urgent-response availability
- Ask how licensed trades are handled
Choose local knowledge over a long service list
Familiarity with seasonal roads, exposed shorelines and regional trades can be more useful than promises to do everything.
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