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Free Guides for a Well-Run Home

Practical guidance from twenty years of managing luxury estates, from our free workbook to seasonal care for Tahoe homes.

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How to Manage a Luxury Estate workbook cover
Free Guide · How to Manage a Luxury Estate · PDF

Inside a Well-Run Estate

A look at the system behind every home we care for: how assets, maintenance, vendors, staff and seasonal upkeep come together. See where your home stands today, and what it looks like when everything is in its place.

  • What every well-run estate has in place
  • How we inventory a home, room by room
  • The maintenance rhythm we keep
  • How we organize your trusted vendors
  • Household staffing roles, explained
  • A year of Tahoe seasonal care at a glance
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Seasonal Care

Caring for Your Tahoe Home

Mountain homes have their own rhythm of care, and a little preparation each season goes a long way. Here's what we'd share with any family, whether or not we care for your home.

Seasonal Preparation

Wildfire

  • Keep the first 5 feet around the house clear of mulch, firewood and cushions
  • Ember-resistant vents and clean gutters make a real difference
  • A free defensible space evaluation each spring is a great habit
Free Resources
North Lake Tahoe Fire (Incline & Crystal Bay) · nltfpd.org
North Tahoe Fire (California side) · ntfire.net
Tahoe Living With Fire · tahoelivingwithfire.com
Watch Duty wildfire alerts · watchduty.org
What we handle: Pre-season walkthroughs, chipping and tree crews, needle clearing, and an evacuation page in your house manual
A Few Simple Habits

Winter Water Care

  • Know where your main water shutoff is, and consider closing it while the home is empty
  • Keep the heat at 55°F or above through winter, even while you're away
  • Leak and temperature sensors give early notice, wherever you are
  • A musty smell on arrival is worth a closer look
Free Resources
EPA guide to moisture and mold · epa.gov/mold
What we handle: Freeze checks, shutoff and sensor setup, moisture checks on every walkthrough, and a trusted restoration partner on call if ever needed
Mountain Winters

Snow & Ice

  • Keep an eye on the eaves for ice dams after big storms
  • Keep furnace and dryer vents, gas meters and decks clear of snow
  • Have a plan for roof shoveling in heavy snow years
What we handle: Snow removal oversight, roof and deck shoveling coordination, and vent and meter checks after storms
Wildlife

Bears

  • A bear-proof garbage enclosure keeps visits short and uneventful
  • Keep trash in a locking bear container, away from the house
Free Resources
BEAR League · savebears.org
What we handle: Securing the home after every departure, clearing food and trash, and checking doors and windows on walkthroughs
Small Checks, Peace of Mind

Around the House

  • Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors each season
  • A generator or outage alert keeps the heat on through winter storms; always run generators outdoors
  • Radon testing is simple, inexpensive and best done in winter
Free Resources
NV Energy (Incline Village) · nvenergy.com
Liberty Utilities (California side) · libertyutilities.com
University of Nevada radon program · extension.unr.edu/radon
What we handle: Detector testing, generator checks, outage response, and placing radon test kits for you
Every Home Is Different

Let's Walk Yours Together

We're always happy to walk your property with you and share what we'd keep an eye on, season by season.

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Specialists We Trust

When a home needs more than care, we call people we know personally. We'll make the introduction and coordinate the work at your property.

Restoration · 24/7 Emergency Response

911 Restoration of Reno Tahoe

When something does go wrong, this is who we call. A locally owned team with IICRC-certified technicians, on call around the clock across Reno and Lake Tahoe, including Incline Village, Kings Beach and Olympic Valley.

  • Water damage and burst pipes
  • Mold inspection and remediation
  • Fire and smoke damage
  • Storm damage and reconstruction

We know the owner personally and recommend his team without hesitation.

Private Wildfire Protection

Trinity Wildfire Services

For families who want more than the basics. Robert Villa is a 22-year veteran firefighter who specializes in wildland fire and serves on a Type 1 incident management team. His firm assesses, hardens and protects private homes against wildfire.

  • Property wildfire assessment
  • Home hardening and ember-resistant vents
  • Fire retardant for defensible space
  • Custom private protection plans

Available to our families by arrangement.

The specialists and agencies listed are independent of Estate Luxury Management. Links are provided for your convenience. Tips are general guidance; your local fire district and licensed professionals can advise on your specific home.

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We build and run these systems for Lake Tahoe homes every day, from house manuals to seasonal care.

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