Leaving your home in Portugal empty for months?

  • Humidity
    Portugal has one of the highest coastal humidity levels in Europe
  • Mold
    Mould can develop in a closed home within 4–6 weeks
  • Expensive
    Damp damage costs thousands to repair — and is 100% preventable
  • Care
    Without regular care, your home slowly deteriorates. Save your money.
We keep your home dry, fresh and protected
So you never have to worry about your home when you’re away
How it works
  • Regular visits
    We visit your home regularly and check that everything is in good condition and nothing is out of place.
  • Airing & humidity control
    We ventilate, check humidity levels, replace absorbers, run dehumidifiers.
  • Visual inspections
    We keep an eye on your home and make sure everything is just as it should be
  • Photo reports
    After each visit, we send you real photos and a short report.
Area
We provide professional home watch and property care services across the Silver Coast (Costa de Prata) — from São Martinho do Porto and Salir do Porto in the north, through Foz do Arelho, Nadadouro, Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos, down to Peniche and Baleal in the south.

We also cover the popular resort communities and residential areas along the coast, including Praia d'El Rey, Bom Sucesso, Clif Golf Club, Ferrel, Serra do Bouro and Atouguia da Baleia.

Whether your property is a villa, apartment, golf resort home or holiday house, we offer regular visits, humidity control and mold prevention — keeping it in perfect condition while you're away.
Care Plans
Choose the level of care that suits your home
One-Off Home Check
€70 / visit
A one-time visit while you’re away. We air the property, check for any visible issues and make sure everything is in order.

  • One-time visual property inspection & security check
  • Spot-check of moisture levels & damp-prone areas
  • Quick ventilation during the inspection
  • Drain dehumidifier tank & replace consumable absorbers (materials provided by client or billed separately)
  • Immediate post-storm or pre-trip property assessment
  • Detailed photo & status report with recommendations
  • Note: Subject to scheduling availability. Does not include ongoing microclimate management or emergency priority.
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Essential Care
from €250 / month
  • Continuous moisture defense: Weekly property visits (≈ 4 visits/month) to prevent mold formation before it starts
  • Uninterrupted dehumidification: Regular emptying of tanks & replacement of absorbers so systems never stop running
  • Deep cross-ventilation on every visit to flush stale coastal air
  • Ongoing monitoring of critical zones (corners, wardrobes, bathrooms, basements)
  • Early-stage spot treatment of isolated mold spots included at no extra cost
  • Indoor plant care & keyholding
  • Weekly photo report & logbook after every visit
  • Priority scheduling over on-demand requests
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Premium Property Oversight
from €390 / month
  • All included in the Essential plan
  • Pre-arrival refresh: ventilation, heating/AC/boiler turned on, beds made, surfaces refreshed before you land
  • One light/refresh cleaning per month
  • Concierge assistance: courier reception, coordinating and overseeing tradespeople (plumbers, internet technicians, gardeners)
  • One free emergency/unscheduled visit per month (e.g. after a storm or alarm trigger)
  • Welcome basket / grocery restocking upon request (cost of goods billed separately)
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What we don’t cover
To keep the service focused, there are a few things we don’t handle:
  • Deep cleaning or regular housekeeping
  • Repairs, renovations, or technical work
  • Large or advanced mold problems
  • Garden or outdoor maintenance
Who we are
We’ve been living in Portugal for 4 years, including the last two on the Silver Coast, and understand the challenges of maintaining a home in this region.

One of the biggest surprises for us was humidity — how quickly it builds up and how much regular care a home needs to stay dry and fresh. It’s easy to overlook, but over time it can affect both the property and everything inside it.
We also see how many homes remain closed for months while owners are away, without ventilation or regular checks — often leading to issues that could have been prevented.

That’s why we created this service — to help homeowners keep their properties in good condition all year round.
For us, it’s not just about checking a property.
It’s about consistent, thoughtful care — as if it were our own home.
Our team
We personally visit every home and treat it with the same care as our own.
  • Olga
    Co-founder · Home Care & Operations
    With a background in client service, I understand how important reliability and attention to detail are. I make sure every home is cared for with consistency and respect.
  • Anna
    Co-founder · Marketing & Client Experience
    With a background in marketing, I focus on creating clear processes and smooth communication. My goal is to make everything feel easy and dependable for our clients.
What our clients say
  • I often travel and leave my home closed for extended periods. Humidity was always a concern, especially during the cooler months.
    Since you’ve been taking care of the house, I feel much more at ease knowing everything is being checked regularly and properly ventilated.
    It really makes a difference to come back to a home that feels fresh and well looked after.
    Polina Balashova
    House in Bom Sucesso
  • We were nervous about leaving our property for 8 months. A friend suggested DryHome and we're so glad we listened. The humidity reports gave us real peace of mind — we could actually see the numbers going down after they started managing the dehumidifiers. When we arrived in June, the house smelled fresh and everything was exactly as we left it.
    Diane Morgan, Canada
    House in São Martinho do Porto
  • I'll be honest. When I first saw the price, I hesitated. It seemed like a lot for 'just checking the house'. But then this winter happened. There was a serious storm on the Silver Coast. Days of heavy rain, strong winds. In previous years, I would sit at home in Germany watching the weather forecast for Portugal and worried about my house.
    This time was different. As soon as the storm passed, Olga drove out to check the property and sent me a video report. Some roof tiles had come loose and a few trees in the garden were down but I already knew about it. I could start arranging repairs calmly, without panic and imagining the worst.
    That feeling – knowing someone is there, that you'll find out immediately and not discover it six months later on arrival – that's what you're actually paying for. And honestly, it's worth every euro.
    Alexander Kunft, Germany
    House in Praia d'El Rey
  • What I love most is how easy everything is. I sent one WhatsApp message, got a clear explanation of the plans, and was set up within a few days. No complicated contracts, no surprises.
    Last time I flew in on a late evening flight and mentioned I wouldn't have time to stop at a supermarket. Without me even asking, Olga offered to pick up some basics — milk, bread, eggs, a few essentials. When I arrived after midnight, the house was fresh and there was food in the fridge. I nearly cried.
    It feels like you're asking a trusted neighbour to look after things, not hiring a faceless company.
    Sarah M., Ireland
    Holiday home in Foz do Arelho
  • I was a bit sceptical at first. I wasn't sure if a small local service could be reliable. But Olga and Anna are incredibly professional. They respond quickly on WhatsApp, the photo reports are detailed, and they flagged a small leak under the sink before it became a real problem. I've recommended them to two neighbours already.
    Pieter Vebber, Netherlands
    Apartment in Caldas da Rainha
  • We bought our house on the Silver Coast as a holiday home and only visit twice a year. After the first winter without any care, we found mould on the walls and a musty smell that took weeks to get rid of. Since we started with DryHome, we haven't had a single issue. We get photos after every visit and always know exactly what's happening. Honestly, it's the best investment we've made since buying the house.
    James & Helen, UK
    Villa near Óbidos
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