Verify security of your home by checking all doors, windows, gates, sheds, pools, outdoor furniture for any evidence of forced entry, vandalism, theft or damage
Grounds inspection to check outside faucets and hoses for leaks or any drainage problems
Sweep/shovel your front steps
Removal of newspapers, flyers, packages, mail and any other evidence of non-occupancy
Check for any weather damage (water leaks, wind damage, trees down, shingles missing, etc.)
Auto care – cars do not like to sit for extended periods of time. We can start the engine and re-position the vehicle in your driveway and clear off snow which helps to give the appearance of activity at your home
Look for signs of pests, rodents or bees/wasps
Verify all doors and windows are locked and secured
Check for evidence of forced entry, vandalism, theft or damage
Monitor home alarm and smoke/CO2 alarms and replace batteries if needed
Check that the thermostat is set to the correct temperature
Adjust timers and drapes
Reset timers after power outages
Check that freezers and refrigerators are working
Check for any rain/water damage to ceilings, walls, floors, etc.
Run the faucets, flush the toilets
Empty dehumidifier
Check the water heater, furnace, air conditioner, sump pump etc
Check for pest and insect infestation
Check for mail and forward if requested
Water indoor plants
We have been using While You’re Gone, Home Watch Services for about 3 years now. My husband and I couldn’t be more pleased with the service Ron and Carol provide. They are very reliable and trustworthy and we would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Thank you Ron and Carol for providing an outstanding service. From routine security checks to meeting deliveries and contractors…
We have peace of mind knowing we can rely on While Your Gone to look after our home whenever we are away.
We have used While You’re Gone on several occasions over the years, whether we’re away from home for just a couple of weeks or a couple of months. Carol and Ron are always responsive to our needs and go the extra mile to make sure our home is well cared for in our absence. We especially appreciate the text updates after each visit to confirm all is well at home. Peace of mind while travelling is a great feeling!
We have had a few house watch services, and While You’re Gone Home Watch is, by far, the best. Carol and Ron complete a detailed questionnaire on every visit. We are very pleased and confident that our home is in good hands, while we are away.
We have engaged the services of “While You’re Gone Home Watch Services” for the past five years to look after our house in the Niagara Region while we spent our winters in Florida. Carol and Ron checked on our house on a weekly basis, inspecting all rooms, flushing the toilets, picking up our mail from the community mailbox, sorting the junk mail from the personally addressed mail (which they forwarded to Florida once per month) and shoveling snow off our front steps. Each week they provided a report via email to us on their inspection. Carol and Ron provided a very professional, reliable and reasonably priced service that allowed us to enjoy our time away without any worries about our home back in Canada. We wholeheartedly recommend their services.
We are very satisfied with your service, which provides great peace of mind about our home while we are travelling. We highly recommend your service.
Thank you Carol and Ron for taking care of our house over the past years while we travel. I have complete confidence in the security of our home and property while we are away from snow shovelling, water plants, bringing in mail etc. You have been fantastic to deal with and we will continue to use your services for a long time to come.
