who we are

Tended Properties is a property management business serving the Hudson Valley, run by Stephen DePoala of Saugerties, NY. We offer complete home care for weekend, residential and commercial properties. When you can't be there, we can- we want you to feel secure to Leave Your Home in Our Care. Please direct all inquiries to stephen@tendedproperties.com or call 845-464-0089.

what we do

Don't like the chores of homeownership? Now you don't have to deal with them! We take care of the details of seasonal maintenance. We cover all the points on our "Home Maintenance Checklist" from cleaning the gutters to checking for frozen pipes. Protect your investment by keeping your home in top shape.

home maintenance check list

  • GROUNDS
  • Prune shrubs after they bloom
  • Check woodwork for rot, insects
  • Drain gas from out-of-season equipment
  • Prune tree limbs from house
  • Check condition of retaining walls
  • Clean drains/gutters. Seal wood gutters
  • SIDING, ETC.
  • Clean and repair screens
  • Check caulk, putty, broken windows
  • ROOF
  • Check shingles for mold, damage
  • Check roof for aging
  • Check chimney and vents for blockage
  • GENERAL INTERIOR
  • Check for cosmetic wear
  • Check ceilings for leaks
  • Test smoke detectors
  • HEATING SYSTEM - AIR
  • Change filters
  • Have contractor check unit
  • HEAT PUMP
  • Have contractor check unit
  • WATER
  • Check expansion tank for water-logging
  • Have contractor check unit
  • FIREPLACE
  • Check for cracked mortar
  • WOOD STOVE
  • Check fuel supply
  • ELECTRICAL
  • Check outside service for bare wires and tree interference
  • COOLING
  • Remove or cover room units
  • Clean or replace filters
  • Hose off coil and fan (outside unit)
  • BASEMENT
  • Check foundation for cracks
  • Make sure dryer vent flap is not open
  • Check sump pump operation
  • Check for excess dampness
  • PLUMBING
  • Shut off and bleed outside faucets
  • Store hoses to prevent cracking
  • Check for frozen pipes