Home Watch visits can be tailored for unique needs but typically include:

Exterior:

• Visually inspect the home exterior for damage & physical security issues
• Remove all signs that the home is unoccupied (mail, flyers, deliveries, debris, etc.).
• Check the functionality of exterior lighting
• Visually inspect roof, gutters & downspouts (from ground level)
• Verify service providers are meeting expectations (lawn, pool/spa, snow removal, etc.)
• Check external water sources such as spigots, faucets, and hose bibs for leaks, damage, and freeze risk
• Confirm external equipment is functional and personal property is secure/accounted for
• Assess the general condition of landscaping, plants, trees, and irrigation system functionality
• Visually inspect for exterior pest presence or damage
• Review the ten-day local weather forecast for potential risk

Interior:

• Physically check all doors/windows for damage, leaks, faulty seals, or condensation build-up
• Room by room visual inspection of all ceilings, walls & floors throughout your home & garage for signs of water intrusion or damages
• Verify HVAC equipment is maintaining desired temperature/humidity level. Visually inspect equipment
  & furnace filter(s). Ensure all intake/exhaust vents are unobstructed
• Measure and record humidity level
• Check all major appliances & run/sanitize disposals
• Spot check interior lights and timers
• Check all internal water connection points (faucets, showers, toilets) for leaks, improper drainage,
  obvious water quality/pressure issues, replenish all traps, flush all toilets
• Check electrical/sub panels
• Remediate power outage issues if found (such as resetting timers/clocks)
• Investigate irregular odors, alarms, or noises
• Visually inspect interior pumps (sump/septic/condensate if accessible)
• Check all interior monitoring/alert devices and equipment
• Check for signs of interior pest issues, damage or infestations
• Visually inspect garage and stored vehicles including golf carts
• Check water heater functionality (if left on)
• Check WiFi functionality
• Verify security system is functioning properly upon entry/exit

We can help! Our concierge services offer our home watch clients valuable convenience by providing a trusted partner available for their needs. Examples of how we can help include:

• Escorting Service Providers into your home for urgent issues, repairs or projects
• Personal Assistance such as errands, managing deliveries/mail, return/departure prep, or watering plants
• Key Management, where we securely store & release keys or provide home access per your direction
• Preventative/Routine Maintenance needs, such as changing filters or batteries
• Car Watch starting/driving stored vehicles or connecting chargers
• Special Requests? Ask us, we will help if we can

Special requests are welcomed. We will work with you to accommodate based on our expertise and insurance coverage. (Note: we can not provide snow removal, ride services or pet care)

When a Home Watch visit is completed at your residence, you receive detailed reporting immediately after our visit. As the industry leader, we chose HomeWatchIT as our technology partner. HWIT provides customized reporting, complete with photos, GPS coordinates, and a time/date stamp. Your benefits include quality communication and physical documentation of each visit, as well as the confidence that your personal information and data are secure. Check out this video for details.