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Home Watch Services

Peace-of-Mind While You're Away From Home


Whether you're away for a few days or several months, don't leave your property to chance. We will ensure that your home is secure and looks lived in as long as you are away.

More and more people are away from their home due to business obligations, vacations, or other personal matters. Since absentee homeowners aren't easily available to handle emergencies, attend the overseeing of repairs, or perform basic errands, caring for a home can be a challenge. As well, most insurance companies require that someone check on a property at specific times, which can be a burden for absentee homeowners.

DWM Home Watch will assist you in protecting and maintaining your investment, providing peace of mind while you are away.

What We Do As Your Home Monitor

Whether you're away for a few days or several months, don't leave your property to chance. We will ensure that your home is secure and looks lived in as long as you are away.

A customized checklist of services will be created to meet your requirements. A partial list of our services has been provided below. If you need a service that you don't see, please ask us. If we can't do it, we know who can. Remember that DWM Home Watch works for you as your agent. Our job is your peace of mind.

Weekly Home Check Services - We'll be happy to walk in and around for a thorough inspection of your home to make sure all is as it should be.

Property Checklist

  • Storm Damage
  • Force Entry
  • Vandalism
  • Flooding
  • Moisture Problems
  • Plumbing Failures
  • Pest Invasion
  • Frozen / Broken Pipes
  • Tripped Breakers
  • Function of the furnace/heater or air conditioner
  • Doors/windows locked
  • Function of the refrigerator
  • Removal of newspapers
  • We can start your cars if you wish
  • We can act as your emergency contact in your absence
  • If a problem is detected and requires immediate attention, we'll contact you and handle it for you.

Basic Interior Absentee Home Watch

  • Check that security system is functioning
  • Resetting electric appliances/breakers from power outage/surge
  • Check smoke alarms/replace batteries
  • Blinds are adjusted
  • Flush/check all toilets
  • Run/check all faucets
  • Run kitchen sink disposal
  • Watering of indoor plants (if requested)
  • Function of the furnace/heater or air conditioner
  • Doors/windows locked
  • Function of the refrigerator
  • Removal of newspapers
  • We can start your cars if you wish
  • We can act as you emergency contact in your absence
  • If a problem is detected and requires immediate attention, we'll contact you and handle it for you.

Basic Exterior Absentee Home Watch

  • Inspect area for vandalism and forced entry
  • Check doors, windows & screens to be sure they are secure
  • Clear out unwanted flyers and newspapers from your yard/mailbox
  • Check roof and gutters
  • Check outside faucets

On-Call Services

DWM Home Watch will act as your local contact for such immediate concerns as alarm, fire/police, neighborhood associations, deliveries etc. - a liaison to you. Someone to make local decisions for you in your absence.

Winterizing Services - They Can Include:

  • Home
  • Cars
  • Pool/Spa
  • Yard

Winterizing Services - They Can Include:

  • Roof
  • Chimney
  • Basement
  • Replace smoke alarm batteries
  • Washing machine hoses
  • Hot water heaters
  • Mildew removal (stairs, driveway, decks, etc.)
  • Check window & door seals
  • Inspect caulking & paint
  • Water systems
  • Clean gutters & downspouts

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