Short or long term, we provide the peace-of-mind you want knowing your home is being properly looked after in your absence.
Our Home Watch checklist includes:
Exterior
- Review overall condition of exterior
- Inspect for signs of mold or mildew
- Inspect for signs of damage or vandalism
- Ensure all windows, doors and screening are locked, secure and free of damage
- Ensure storm shutters are properly installed
- Pick up any papers or flyers in the yard
- Clean up any trash and debris
- Pick up mail
- Make sure exterior lighting is functioning
- Check pool and spa water levels and cleanliness
- Check landscaping and lawncare for proper maintenance
- Check A/C for proper operation
- Ensure your outside service providers are doing their job
- Ensure security system is functioning properly
- Ensure garage door is functioning properly
- Ensure water is turned off to house
Interior
- Ensure doors and windows are locked
- Check for signs of insects or pests
- Check around sinks, toilets and hot water heater for signs of leaks or mildew
- Flush toilets, and run water in sinks, showers and tubs
- Check thermostat, humidistat and A/C
- Ensure refrigerator/freezer is running properly
- Look for any signs of water leaks in walls and ceilings
- Check electric box to ensure breakers have not tripped
- Check phones for dial tone and messages
- Check smoke detectors
- Water indoor plants if required
We e-mail you a report with photos after each inspection.
Optional Home-Watch Services
- Start and run vehicles
- Wait for deliveries or service providers
- Schedule, monitor and oversee repairs or renovations including reports and photos of the progress
- Insure installation of storm shutters if required
- Prepare your home for your departure and return
- Transportation to/from airports