Home Watch Services
At Bridgewater Home Watch we offer our clients comprehensive home watch monitoring services for your second residence. With over 30 years combined in the construction, home building, and home inspection industry, we have witnessed numerous customers having problems with their homes while they were away from it.
We realize the importance of a high-quality home inspection to take the place of a live-in owner in order to monitor the interior and exterior of your second home. With the use of state of the art technology, we can provide you with peace of mind knowing your home is cared for during your absence. Alan Goncalves, the owner and manager of Bridgewater Home Watch, will walk through the inside of your home and walk the perimeter of your property performing the following services:
- Check home’s exterior for anything out of the ordinary
- Check that lawn and landscape are properly maintained
- Bring in mail, newspapers, and fliers accumulating in mailbox, on driveway, or at the front door
- Check and replace bulbs if necessary
- Inspect that the home security system is working properly
- Check heat and air conditioning settings
- Visually inspect circuit breaker
- Ensure that screens, windows and doors are secure and locked
- Check window, door, skylight, and roof for leaks
- Inspect smoke detector doing a push button test and replace batteries if needed
- Inspect and replace security lighting bulbs and replace if needed
- Check plumbing for leaks (sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs) and run water through all taps, faucets, and toilets
- Check that refrigerators and freezers are maintaining temperatures
- Visually inspect for mold and mildew
- Check for pest infestation (snakes, insects and rodents)
- Inspect patio furniture
- Check and clear debris off front walks, porches, and driveways
- Check swimming pool and hot tub water level and appearance
- Visually inspect pool pump
- Inspect perimeter of home and property for signs of trespassing
Additional home watch services we can provide for our clients (some services may require an additional cost):
In addition to high quality home inspections, we offer professional and reliable Home Watch Services to help eliminate the worry of leaving your second home or vacation property unattended while you are away. You will have peace of mind knowing that our basic watch service plans make sure to look after everything vital that could become a potential problem in your home.
Our home watch services are customized to your home’s particular needs. With our concierge service options menu, you are free to choose any of the additional services that fit your family’s needs. We know that all homes are unique, special, and where your heart is.
- Arrange and monitor emergency repairs as needed
- Grocery shopping
- Water indoor plants
- Replace dirty HVAC filters
- Pharmacy drop off and pickup
- Errands and personal services
- Thermostat adjustment prior to homeowners return
- Accept deliveries and shipments
- Wait services (waiting in-home for cable, furniture delivery, appliance repair, etc.)
- Home & Condo Watch
- Exterior & Interior Check
- Concierge Services
- Auto & Pool Watch
- Pre & Post Storm Inspections
- Alarm response service that acts as the emergency contact for security alarms
- Dinner, restaurant, and theater reservations
- Storm preparation services and post-storm check
- Key holder services for outside contractors; provide access to property for insurance agents, cable/satellite television, visitors, and renters, etc.
- Fresh flowers prior to arrival
- Start and idle garaged automobiles
- Trash at curb upon homeowner departure
- 24/7 Alarm & Emergency Response
- Mail Forwarding
- Contractor Supervision
- Errand Running
- Meet Repairmen, Deliveries, etc.
Key Holder Service
Key Holder Service can be provided for clients who do not want to be on a home watch service plan, but still need someone local and reliable to secure and hold on to an extra set of keys for the service location. Upon your request we can allow repairmen, contractors, emergency response, deliveries, etc., access to the service location and wait if requested to do so. Visits to the service location are not included and are billed separately as additional/concierge services.
Need us for something not on this list? Just ask!
Do not be caught off guard. Let Bridgewater Home Watch take care of your second home needs.
Did you know? Some insurance carriers may offer a discount if you can confirm that you have a home watch company managing your property. Check with your insurance agent to see if you may quality for a discount.
