Second Home MANAGEMENT

own a 2nd home? Make your problems our problems.

As longtime property owners in the Hudson Valley, Root & Ramble founders Marc and Casey Ende understand both the joy and the demands of owning a second home. Between careers, family, and everyday life, the never-ending list of maintenance and repairs can quickly become overwhelming — we’ve been there, so you don’t have to be.

Root & Ramble brings trusted teams, proven systems, and hands-on experience to manage every aspect of your home’s upkeep. From routine maintenance to major improvements, we handle vendor coordination, project oversight, payment management, and more. We give you back your time and peace of mind, ensuring your home is always safe, cared for, and ready for your arrival.

Criteria to become a R&R Managed Second Home

5+ acres

5+ bedrooms

Your second home

REPAIRS & MAINTENCE

Reliable Maintenance, Effortless Living

We will handle all repairs and maintenance on your home with high attention to detail, quality, and efficiency to ensure work is done on time. From project management to handling payments, we’ll take care of all the details so you don’t have to.

Regular Maintenance & upkeep

Ongoing services are essential to making sure you enjoy your home to the fullest — we’ll take care of it all to keep your home running smoothly. We handle any project or task associated with managing your home & property.
Examples include:
• Emergency Services (on call)
•  Pool & Spa Care
• Housekeeping & Cleaning
• Plumbing & Electrical
• Pest Control
• Lawn & Landscaping
• Snow Removal
• Agricultural or Farm Care (including livestock)

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PROJECT Management

We will oversee and coordinate project timelines for any work that needs to be done on your home. From scheduling and vendor coordination to quality control and budget management, we’ll make sure maintenance is completed to the Root & Ramble standard.

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Accounts payable

We manage paying the dozens of vendors and contractors so you don’t have to. We will make sure that all invoices from contractors, service providers, and suppliers are received, reviewed, approved, and paid on time. At the end of the month you get one simple and transparent bill.

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Project oversight

While we handle all the moving parts, we’ll provide you with full transparency into an easy-to-use online portal to see all repair and maintenance projects happening on your property.

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VENDORS & CONTRACTORS

Trusted Contractor Management

When it comes to hands-on work, we are happy to work with your existing contractor or bring in someone from our trusted and vetted network of experts. We’ll manage all vendors and contractors on your behalf so they can get the work done without burdening you.

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