Last Updated on October 11, 2022 by Gardens Home Management Services
If you spend a lot of time away from your home, perhaps on business trips, or if you own a vacation home, you probably worry about it standing vacant for long periods of time. This is the reason why most people turn to a home watch service provider for help. What is a home watch service? What exactly does this service entail? We have the answers for you below:
What is a Home Watch Service?
A home watch service is exactly what it says – it is when experts keep an eye on your home and take care of its general maintenance when you are unable to. A home watch service provider will ensure enhanced security first and foremost. Aside from conducting routine inspections, it should also respond quickly to any security system alarms – day or night, throughout the year. However, a home watch service is about more than just ensuring the protection of your home. It is also about ensuring that your home remains in tip-top condition.
What Does A Home Watch Service Include?
A home watch service should include the following:
- General routine inspections,
- Monitoring your home for pest problems and dealing with them if and when they arise,
- Monitoring for any weather and/or water damage and conducting repairs if necessary,
- Ensuring proper upkeep of the heating & air conditioning system,
- Keeping an eye on the functionality of the electrical system,
- Keeping an eye on the functionality of the plumbing system, and
- Pool and landscape maintenance.
If there is a warning about any severe weather, your home watch service provider should also take it upon themselves to ensure proper preparations to protect your home and to keep damage to a minimum.
When looking for a home watch service that you can trust, look no further than Gardens Home Management Services. Contact us today for more info on how we can help provide you with peace of mind.