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What is a Home Watch service?

A Home Watch service operates as your eyes and ears while you are away from home. The service is designed to give you peace of mind while you are away from your home. Your home watch staff will conduct routine or scheduled (usually weekly) visual inspections looking for any obvious issues or problems.

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Why do I need a Home watch service?

A better question is, how can you not have one? So many things can happen to your home in your absence: break-ins, water leaks, frozen pipes, electrical problems, insects, mold, and storms, to name a few. Conversely, preventive measures such as storm preparation and proactive maintenance should prevent many situations from arising. Even if you… Continue Reading →

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My alarm company provides security for my home. What value do you add?

An alarm company monitors entry into your home or fire alarms but they do not monitor potential problems that can occur due to broken pipes, mold, pests or vagrants. We identify those problems or the possibility of their occurrence and notify you to offer guidance and recommendations

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How does a Home Watch company qualify to become a member of the National Home Watch Association?

Most Home Watch companies do not qualify for membership in the National Home Watch Association. Members have been carefully screened. References have been checked and insurance, bonding, and licenses (if applicable) have been verified. In addition, a background check has been completed on each member and they have agreed to abide by a Code of… Continue Reading →

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How do I know I can trust you inside my home?

The House Watchers are insured, bonded, licensed, and accredited. In Massachusetts, Home Watch Companies are required to be licensed by the commonwealth as outlined in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 147 Section 23. All representatives are thoroughly screened and vetted. The process is managed by the Massachusetts State Police and includes a background check, personal interviews… Continue Reading →

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What type of reporting can I expect from you?

After each visit The House Watchers will send you a detailed report by email. Any problems identified will be 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… Continue Reading →

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If, during a watch inspection a problem is discovered requiring repair services, do you hire your own contractors?

No. We always document and photograph any problems or issues that are discovered during a watch inspection, including descriptions and the photos featured in an inspection report that is emailed to the client following an inspection. If a situation is deemed to require the immediate attention of a skilled contractor, we call the client or… Continue Reading →

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What House Watchers are not?

We are not a property management company nor are we a licensed home inspection service for the purpose of buying or selling a property. We are also not “house sitters” and do not live in your house, or pet sit, but will water your indoor plants. We are not a licensed construction general contractor. We… Continue Reading →

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