What Is Home Watch?
Do you spend winters in Southeast Florida and summers at a second home? Do you take extended vacations throughout the year? If so, Home Watch services offer peace of mind that your home receives care while you’re away.
What Is Home Watch Service?
Home Watch service provides regular inspections of a property while the home is unoccupied by the owner. Checks typically take place weekly at alternating times to investigate the property and address any issues.
The goal with Home Watch is to prevent unwanted damage and maintain the basic functions of the home. In addition, simple tasks like removing flyers or mail create the impression that the property is occupied.
With Home Watch service, the homeowner receives updates and has a point of contact to allow third parties to enter the home, like home service providers or contractors.
Home Watch offers regular and predictable service while you’re away so you don’t have to manage the details of your home or rely on neighbors.
What Are the Benefits of Home Watch?
For snowbirds and other long-term travelers, Home Watch provides many benefits. Even with smart home technology, like doorbell cameras and thermostats, you still need a person who can manage issues with the property in your absence.
Home Watch Benefits
Decrease Risk of Property Damage - If a problem occurs, like a water leak, mold growth, or pest infestation, the Home Watch professional alerts you of the problem. They assist with implementing a quick solution to minimize damage.
Deter Intruders – An empty home invites intruders and even squatters. Home Watch includes regular checks of the property. They remove mail, flyers, and other signs of vacancy.
Communicate with the Homeowner – Home Watch service includes weekly updates. It also gives homeowners a point of contact for issues related to the home. For example, if you need to schedule HVAC maintenance, the Home Watch professional can provide entry and ensure completion of the task.
Ensure Lawn Care Service Maintained – Poor lawn care in a nice neighborhood signal the owner isn’t home. If your landscaping or lawn care service provider abandons the job or slacks off, you’ll know.
Implement Hurricane Storm Plan – In Southeast Florida, hurricanes are a part of life. However, you don’t want to worry about storm preparations while you’re away. Home Watch service ensures your storm mitigation plan takes place. They also inspect the property after the storm to check for obvious damage.
Why Do You Need Home Watch?
Home Watch protects your investment. Even small damage that goes unaddressed can lead to major problems. Consider how a small water leak can lead to extensive mold growth and water damage over the course of several months.
Also, while most contractors act professionally, problems do occur. Home Watch service not only allows entry for service providers, but they also inspect to ensure the work was completed and the home secured after.
The bottom line, Home Watch keeps tabs on your home. You don’t have to spend your time worrying about broken windows, overgrown grass, or a broken HVAC unit. Get peace of mind with Home Watch.
Protect Your Investment
At Kenco Home Inspections, we’re always happy to answer client questions regarding home care. For clients that leave their homes empty for portions of the year, we’ve seen positive results with Home Watch.
Quality home maintenance and care keep your home inspection ready. Contact us with questions or to schedule a home inspection.