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If you’re travelling for business or pleasure – from a weekend getaway to a winter-long stay down south, don’t let your home advertise that you’re gone for a prolonged time. Part of the joy of travelling is knowing that you’ll be able to return to a safe, secure, and welcoming home. This is where we can help!
This service protects the integrity and security of the interior and exterior of your home on a regular schedule that you set and can be extensively tailored to suit your needs.
> The drive to and from your home to give each walk. > Checking the overall security of your home. > Preparing reports (e.g. daily, weekly) that give you a full accounting of your home’s status - can be provided by telephone, email, online, or hardcopy. > Reporting any condition that may need attention. > Bringing in mail, flyers, newspapers and/or packages. > Picking up mail from post office.* > Informing you of mail you received – and following instructions you may provide on how you would like it dealt with.
> Forwarding mail, faxes and/or important documents and/or packages.*
GENERAL INTERIOR > Inspecting overall interior condition of home. > Checking that security system is set. > Looking for signs of forced or unauthorized entry, theft or vandalism. Immediately report wrongdoing. > Checking that all doors and windows are closed, securely locked, and are in good condition. > If any unusual odors are detected, initiating corrective action. > Checking home for visual signs of insects or pests. > Checking all timer-activated interior lights for proper operation and bad bulbs; replacing burnt out bulbs with customer-supplied bulbs as needed. > Confirming the operation of your fridge, freezer, and other appliances. > Disposing of garbage and recycling. > Opening and closing the television, radio and/or window treatments. > Opening / closing windows and window treatments. > Listening to messages left on your answering machine and forwarding important messages to you. > Watering plants, gardens and/or grass (may include weeding and feeding). > Assessing quality of maid/cleaning service performance. PLUMBING > Visually inspecting home signs of water damage. > Visually inspecting water service and all interior taps and faucets. > Checking that toilets are functioning properly. > Checking washing machine and dishwasher. > Inspecting water heater and ensuring proper drainage. > Running water in all sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets to keep traps filled. > Pouring water in basement drain to keep trap filled. > Checking drains for signs of back up. > Inspecting under sinks and vanities. GENERAL EXTERIOR > Returning trash / recycling bins to home from street curb. > Visually inspecting home exterior for anything unusual. > Looking for signs of unauthorized intrusion, theft, or vandalism, and immediately contacting Police if required. > Checking all timer-activated exterior lights for proper operation and bad bulbs; replacing burnt out bulbs with customer-supplied bulbs as needed. YARD / LAWN > Ensuring your contractor clears snow from your walkway and/or driveway. > Ensuring your contractor cuts your grass. SPA / HOT TUB > Checking the spa in winter to ensure the breaker has not blown due to a power outage. VEHICLE > Starting each vehicle once a week and idling for approximately 20 minutes. > Checking for flat tires of leaks. > Repositioning the vehicle(s) in your driveway.
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PERSONALIZED SERVICEWe strive to provide personalized care in a friendly, responsible, and reliable manner. We'll take care of your home, possessions, vehicle(s), and yard as though they were our own.LESS STRESSRelieves you from having to worry and feel stressed about your home and possessions, vehicle(s), and yard when you’re away for any duration of time, whether for pleasure, work, or if you’re moving to a new home). FLEXIBILITYYou can choose from several visits/day to 1/month, visits of any duration (15 minute minimum) that can start anytime of day, assignments that can be short- or long-term, and the services that you need from our What’s included list to the left.PEACE OF MINDAvoid imposing on friends, family, or neighbours; excessive damage from accidents like burst pipes, sewer backup, fridge/freezer/furnace malfunction, broken windows, etc.REPORTSKeeps track of each visit and gives you a full accounting of the status of your home either when you return, at scheduled intervals when you’re away or immediately when something requires your urgent attention. INSURANCE COVERAGESatisfies your insurance policy requirement that your home is being "checked" during your absence, which may need to be as often as every 48 hours or as little as monthly.
SECURITYSends a would-be thief or vandal the message that your home is “lived in” and not empty for a long time.
> From 1 day a week to 7, and in any combination, e.g., every Tuesday and Thursday. > Normally occur between 8 AM and 8 PM (visits before 8 AM or after 8 PM, or overnight, are possible). > Common durations are 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes (longer visits, adding 15-minute increments, are possible) > 1 to 4 visits per day are common (more are possible). > Any start time for a visit is possible. > Frequency, duration, and start times of visits are guided by the type and number of pets, and their needs.
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Pet Care
We
can photograph any condition requiring corrective action
(e.g. interior/exterior appearance, contractor performance, vandalism, storm damage), and
email the photos to you. Additional fee applies.
