Vermont Home Watch FAQs
What is Home Watch?
The National Home Watch Association defines Home Watch as “a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues.”
My alarm company provides security for my home. What value do you add?
An alarm company monitors entry into your home or a fire alarm but they do not monitor potential problems that occur due to broken pipes, mold, pests or vagrants. We identify those problems or the possibility of their occurrence and notify you for guidance.
We have a neighborhood watch program. Doesn’t that do the same thing?
Most neighborhood watch programs are passive by nature and do not provide the level of engagement with your property that Vermont Home Watch provides. Our team checks your property’s interior and exterior in far more detail than you can expect from a neighborhood watch program.
Are your services expensive?
Our services are reasonably priced for the value we provide. When you compare the possible damage due to a leak or damage by pests or vagrants with the cost, our services are an excellent value. We are happy to discuss pricing for home watch services and any additional services you require at a free consultation.
Can you help me with home maintenance services?
While we do not provide home maintenance services, we are able to refer you to quality contractors or vendors and coordinate access to your property.
What is Vermont Home Watch?
Vermont Home Watch is a professional, insured, bonded, and accredited Home Watch Service serving Northern Vermont. We check your property and identify problems or potential problems that can occur while your property is unoccupied. We provide a physical presence that is not available through a remote alarm monitoring service.
What type of reporting can I expect from you?
Vermont Home Watch will send you a detailed report by email with pictures of any problems identified upon completion of inspecting the interior and exterior of your home. Read more here
Do you provide keyholder services?
Absolutely! We are able to coordinate access to your property for any situation at an hourly rate. All we need is your notification of the date and time and any instructions you have.
If you find a problem what type of notification will I receive?
Vermont Home Watch sends you a report upon completion of our visit to your home. Any problems identified are accompanied by pictures and details of the problem. If we take any immediate action to prevent further damage, we will contact you immediately to discuss what occurred and consider what course of action is needed for the repair.
If I need coordination with contractors doing work on my home can you help?
Our team will provide access services and remain on-site for an hourly charge. We ask for at least a 48 hours notification to schedule our personnel.
Are you a house sitter service?
We are not house sitters. Our core service includes periodic visits to your home where we follow a specific and mutually agreed upon the checklist. We are in your home for less than an hour per visit and take great pride in making sure your home is as you left it for your return. Certified Home Watch Professionals are trained to look for obvious issues in your home, while house sitters are not.
Are you a Property Management company?
What are your credentials?
We proudly display the Accredited banner of the National Home Watch Association. Our team has been vetted and approved by this organization to insure we are bonded and insured for your protection. We also subscribe to the NHWA’s Code of Ethics.
Are you a property inspector?
While we check your property, we are NOT a property inspector. Property inspectors are usually involved at the sale of a property to do a detailed inspection of the structure, plumbing, electrical and heating and air condition systems. Vermont Home Watch provides a visual inspection of your vacant home or property looking for obvious issues.