Safeguard Your Home This Summer
Headed to the Hamptons or going abroad? The last thing you want to worry about is what’s happening at home.
At Top Hat Home Services, we specialize in keeping Manhattan’s most distinguished residences safe. With two decades of experience serving clients who expect nothing short of excellence, we don’t just maintain properties—we protect investments, anticipate issues, and ensure that your home looks and feels exactly as it should the moment you return.
Whether you're away for a long weekend or the entire summer, Top Hat’s proactive maintenance strategies and home oversight keep everything in perfect order. Whatever time of year, we’re one phone call away to help you handle every home maintenance and emergency need.
1. Keeping Cool
Summer in Manhattan brings more than just heat—it brings humidity, which can quietly wreak havoc on your paint, woodwork, and art. We set the thermostat between 82–85°F to maintain air circulation, minimize humidity, and prevent mold, without overworking your HVAC system while you're gone. It’s energy-efficient, cost-conscious, and preserves your home’s integrity while you’re away.
2. Small Touch Ups. Major Impact.
The small details can make a big difference. If there’s a wall scuff or chipped corner you've been noticing for months, let us take care of it so the paint dries while you’re away. It’s also a great time to get larger, messier jobs done, including re-sanding/replacing the floors or repainting a room. We’ll coordinate and oversee the work so it’s complete when you get home.
We also handle the subtler details that elevate your experience—moving outdoor furniture indoors to prevent weathering, repairing your outdoor space for a clean, fresh re-entry, and performing checks on toilets, faucets, and electronics to ensure everything functions seamlessly.
3. Making Security Personal
Summer is peak season not just for travel, but also for break-ins. While a good alarm system is essential, nothing replaces the assurance of in-person checks. We monitor all security systems and install proactive features like smart water shut-off valves and leak sensors to catch problems before they become emergencies.
If something trips a sensor, you won’t be the one getting the call—we will. And we’ll be on-site fast, with the authority and expertise to handle it.
4. Lock Up, Light Up, Look Out
Before departure, we recommend a full security run-through with our team. We test your system, inspect entry points, and make sure everything is armed and functioning properly. We even collect mail and packages to keep up appearances and deter unwanted attention.
Have a smart home setup? Let us help you program lights, blinds, and thermostats to mimic daily routines and create a lived-in look. Motion sensors and app-based alerts add another layer of visibility—while we remain your eyes and ears on the ground.
Top Hat is the first call for our clients’ security companies, making sure that there’s always someone close by to quickly respond and check on things.
Travel With Confidence
Summer is meant for unwinding—not second-guessing what’s happening back here in Manhattan. With Top Hat Home Services, you’re never really away from home—we're around to ensure that everything runs exactly as it should, without interruption or surprises.
Trust your property to the team that Manhattan’s most discerning homeowners rely on. From preventative maintenance to comprehensive vacant home management, we deliver security and care—right down to the last detail.
Reach out to learn how Top Hat can manage your residence while you're away—so you can travel with confidence and return to perfection. You and your home deserve nothing less.
Gary Mindlin is co-founder and owner of Top Hat Home Services, a full-service property care and management company. Top Hat services homes in Manhattan and are known as experts in every aspect of building management, maintenance and repair, as well as renovation and construction supervision.