Vigilant Home Watch Services provides peace of mind when you are away from your home. You will know your home is being cared for by a trained professional associate who is there to look out for your best interests. Your home is one of your biggest investments, so instead of burdening your family or friends with the task and responsibility of caring for your home, enlist the talents of someone who has years of experience and knowledge in this particular field.
Vigilant Home Watch Services goal is to prevent small issues from turning into big issues. Such things as detecting a small water leak early can save you thousands of dollars in damages. Also discovering an infestation of insects or rodents is best handled early and quickly before they do more serious damage. These are just a couple of examples of what we inspect for.
We also help prevent burglary and vandalism by giving your home that "lived in" look while you are away. Keeping up curb appeal is a great deterrent as criminals look for certain signs of vacant homes and absentee homeowners. Our services help prevent that from happening.
We will be happy to customize a service that will fit your needs and budget,
Call us for a free inspection and quote
Standard Services
Exterior
Check roofs, gutters, downspouts , and chimneys
Check windows and screens for damage, tampering, or signs of attempted forced entry
Check doors for damage, tampering, signs of attempted forced entry. Check for flyers, notices, door hangers, etc
Check fences, gates, and perimeter.
Check exterior lights, motion lights, and cameras
Check out buildings, detached garage, shed, pool house, etc
Bring in mail, newspapers, flyers, notices, forward mail if requested
Check that lawn care service and/or snow removal service is fulfilling contract
check pool pump & filter, water level, pool maintenance co. is fulfilling contract
Interior
Check all lights
check ceilings and walls for water damage or mold
check for bug infestation or evidence of rodents
check all appliances
check all mechanics
ensure all windows are locked, drapes closed, interior doors shut, sliding glass doors are locked and blocked.
water plants if opted for
Mechanics
Heating / AC- make sure it starts and stops properly, reaches temp, change filter if needed.
Water- check hot water tank, exercise valves at all sinks, showers, toilets, garbage disposal, outside taps, check for leaks in supply lines, appliances, drains, etc
Security- test smoke and co alarms, check security system with Co., check house phone and internet work, check security lights and cameras are working.
Garage Doors- check garage doors are working properly, lock and disable if opted for.
Pool Filter- check pool filter is running properly and there is no loss of water from the pool.
Sump Pump- check that sump pump is working properly
Circuit Breakers- check that circuit breakers haven't tripped,
Appliances
check stove , oven, range
check temperature of refrigerators and freezers
check kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans work properly, check ceiling fans
check and maintain humidifiers / dehumidifiers
Security
Ensure all doors and windows are locked
test security system
check all lights and security cameras work
check that phone lines and internet service are working
check for signs of trespass or tampering
Bring in mail, newspapers, flyers, garbage and recycling bins