Eyes on your home
Weekly, monthly or occasional visits follow an agreed checklist, with photos and a short report.
- Doors, windows and visible damage
- Signs of leaks or damp
- Post, ventilation and meter readings
- Checks after bad weather or an absence
Split based · Across Dalmatia
Your home in Dalmatia, looked after.
Your trusted local contact for property checks, maintenance and repairs while you’re abroad. Based near Split, serving Dalmatia and its islands.
Native English speakerPhoto updates24/7 urgent contact
Property care for owners abroad
One local contact. Less to worry about.
I look after your property when you can’t be here.
From routine inspections to hands-on maintenance and meeting tradespeople, I handle the practical details. You receive a photo report after every visit and approve any extra costs before work starts.
Ways I can help
Property checks & maintenance
Book regular care or a one-off job, with a scope agreed in advance.
Practical jobs, handled
Hands-on help to keep your home in good working order.
- Painting and interior touch-ups
- Installing or adjusting doors, handles and locks
- General minor repairs and fittings
- Furniture assembly and simple replacements
- Cleaning and property preparation
- Watering plants and gardens
Someone to meet them
For larger jobs or specialist work, I can call on a steady team of trusted local tradespeople, coordinate their work and keep you updated.
- Arrange painters, electricians and window specialists
- Meet tradespeople and accept deliveries
- Provide access and progress photos
- Prepare the home for arrival
- Check and secure it after departure
How it works
Simple, visible and agreed.
1. Tell me whereShare your property’s location, how it is used and what you need.
2. Agree the planI’ll confirm visit frequency, checklist, access and travel costs with you.
3. Get a clear updateAfter a visit, you receive photos, notes and any recommended action.
4. Approve extra workYou approve additional time, materials or specialist work first.
Client testimonials
What my clients say.
“Managing a busy tourist season from abroad would have been incredibly difficult without John’s help. He kept an eye on the property, coordinated maintenance and kept me informed throughout the summer. Having someone reliable on the ground made all the difference.”
Ana“After a major storm, John was available to check on my property and coordinate a plumber to address the problem. His clear updates and practical approach were a huge reassurance while I was abroad, particularly when I was worried about potentially costly damage.”
Mate“John is professional, dependable and easy to work with. From assembling IKEA furniture to patching holes, touching up paint and handling repairs between seasons, his help has been invaluable. I regularly turn to him to keep the property ready for its next guests.”
DavidWhere I work
Based near Split. Available across Dalmatia.
Mainland homes and island properties, with visits arranged around your location.
I cover Split, Trogir, Šibenik, Zadar, Omiš and Makarska, plus Čiovo, Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Vis, Korčula and Lastovo. Travel and ferry costs are quoted in advance.
Along the Dalmatian coastSplit base · visits by arrangement
Meet your main contact
Hi, I’m John.
Communication, trust and hard work.
I’m a California native who moved to Dalmatia with my family in 2020. Before making Croatia home, I was part of a design and maintenance team in Budapest overseeing eight commercial buildings. I painted, fixed and installed doors and locks, carried out general repairs and property inspections, and kept in regular contact with clients.
As your native English-speaking contact, I handle routine care personally and work with a steady team of trusted local painters, electricians, window specialists and other tradespeople when specialist help is needed.
Discuss your property →Let’s talk about your property
Need a reliable local contact?
Call, WhatsApp or send a quick enquiry. Tell me where your property is and what help you need.
Phone: +385 91 576 0562
Email: jvellis415@gmail.com
24/7 urgent contact. Visits across Dalmatia by arrangement.
Send John an enquiry
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