Mr. and Mrs. Foster bought their Jupiter condo in March 2025 but won't live in it full-time until November. They wanted everything mounted and finished by October so they could fly in to a finished home. The condo is on the 12th floor of a 2008 building — drywall, no concrete.
The install itself was straightforward — 55" tilting mount, cord concealment, $196 total. What's different about snowbird work is the prep checklist.
Things we always check on long-empty units
Power: we confirm with the building management that AC and outlets are live in the unit before we book — empty units sometimes have utilities throttled. Humidity: South Florida summers can push 80%+ humidity even with AC off. We don't leave brand-new electronics installed in unconditioned units. We always recommend the owner program their thermostat to maintain 78°F until they return.
Small things, but they save the kind of headaches that turn a five-star review into a one-star.
