Protecting Your Condo with Home Watch Service
Recent lifestyle changes have made most people consider condominiums as suitable living spaces rather than owning a single home. The maintenance responsibilities that come with owning a large home can be substantial. Those interested in downsizing after years of homeownership may find that the reduced care and maintenance of a condo makes such a move extremely appealing. A portion of the clients we serve opt for condos because they frequently travel and love being able to simply lock the door and head out on their next adventure knowing that their home is safe, sound, and well-cared for by Advanced Home Watch.
If you think that shutting the door and adjusting the temperature is all that you need to secure your condominium for summer, you should think again. In our years of experience, we have come across incidents such as an upstairs neighbor leaving the water on or a toilet or shower leak that caused water damage to our customers unoccupied home. AC condensation lines clogged, overflowing, or completely shutting down the owner’s AC unit. Power outages due to storms or power surges that caused refrigerators to remain off for hours or sometimes even days.
Why take a chance with one of the largest investments? Call Advanced Home Watch today and schedule a free consultation.
Exterior Check
Exterior check of grounds, landscape, and lawn.
- Visual check of outdoor light fixtures.
- Visual exterior check including AC units, fence, mailbox.
- Check screen door, screening, and cage structure.
- Turn on main water valve.
Interior Check
Check all windows and doors to ensure they are locked, secured, and show no signs of vandalism or interior leaks.
- Visual check for signs of water damage, mold, and mildew.
- Check for evidence around sinks, toilets, and hot water heater for signs of leaks or mildew damage.
- Check and flush toilets, and run water in sinks (including garbage disposal), tubs, and showers.
- Physically inspect drains for water in all sinks, toilets, and laundry sink.
- Run garbage disposal.
- Check the hot water heater for any signs of leakage.
- Visual inspection for evidence of pests, rodents, or bugs.
- Short cycle dishwasher and washing machine.
- Check thermostat and test A/C system.
- *Change AC filters as required.
- *Check and replace bulbs and smoke alarm batteries. Bulbs, batteries, and filters must be stocked by the owner before leaving.
- Check refrigerator and freezers for proper temp and operation.
- Make sure icemaker is in ‘Off’ position.
- Reset clocks after a power outage
- Watering of indoor plants and terraces up to 1,000 sq. ft. (surcharge for larger terraces or excessive planting).
- Check garage area and make sure the door to the garage is in working condition and secured.
*Additional Fees May Apply
Final Departure
- Turn off hot water heater breaker.
- Enable security system and lock doors.
- Check to ensure main water valve is turned off after each inspection (unless otherwise requested by the client).
- Check to ensure main water valve is turned off after each inspection (unless otherwise requested by the client).