Question 1

What exactly is a home watch service?

Accepted Answer

Home watch is a scheduled visual inspection of your home while it sits empty. I walk the property inside and out, looking for the problems that get expensive when nobody catches them early — water leaks, mold, pests, drainage issues after rain, a failed fridge or AC, a gate left open, signs of forced entry. After every visit you get a photo report, so you see for yourself that everything is okay.

Question 2

Is this a security service?

Accepted Answer

No. I'm not a guard company and I don't patrol or respond to alarms. Home watch is about catching property problems early — water, weather, pests, and failing systems. If I ever find signs of a break-in, I document everything, secure what I can, and call you and the police right away.

Question 3

How often should my home be checked?

Accepted Answer

Weekly or biweekly is right for most homes; monthly can work for a newer, well-sealed house. The longer you're away, the more often it should be seen. I also do an extra check after major storms, because that's when problems start.

Question 4

Why not just ask a neighbor to keep an eye on it?

Accepted Answer

A good neighbor is worth keeping — but a glance at the front of the house isn't a walk-through. I go inside, check under sinks, look at ceilings, run water, and look at your home the way a contractor looks at a job site. And instead of "looked fine to me," you get a dated photo report after every single visit.

Question 5

What happens if you find a problem?

Accepted Answer

You hear from me right away, with photos. Small things — a gate blown open, a running toilet, shutting off water at the valve — I handle on the spot. If something needs real repair, I can take care of it as your licensed general contractor (CSLB #852034), so you're not trying to find and vet repair people from hundreds of miles away.

Question 6

I rent my home out — can you still watch it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A rental gets the same service as any other home — a scheduled walk-through every two weeks or every month, looking for the wear, damage, and quiet problems that tenants and guests don't report. I don't do guest check-ins, check-outs, or between-stay turnovers; my job is making sure the house itself is holding up.

Question 7

How do you get into my home?

Accepted Answer

Whatever you're comfortable with — a key, a lockbox, or a door and alarm code. There's no office, no staff, and no key cabinet. The only person who will ever have access to your home is me.

Question 8

Does home watch matter for my homeowner's insurance?

Accepted Answer

It can. Many policies limit coverage when a home sits unoccupied for an extended stretch, and some expect it to be checked regularly — read your policy or ask your agent for the specifics. Either way, my photo report after every visit gives you a dated record that your home was being looked after.

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