Absentee Property Management Residential Home Watch Service

Service
Description

Bathroom
Check the fixtures for leaks: shower, sink & pipes (proper pressure / no leaks)
Check for signs of pests: droppings, chewing etc.
Flush toilets.
Check toilet sealed properly.

Kitchen
Check the fixtures for leaks: faucets, pipes & proper drainage (proper pressure / no leaks)
Run water in kitchen sink and disposal.
Check / Run dishwasher (if not winterized)
Check for signs of pests.
Check refrigerator.
Check appliances: Oven, Drip Pan, Broiler Pan, Racks, Refrigerator, Freezer

Hot Water Heater & Circuit Breakers
Check to see if the heater is leaking.
Check circuit breakers.

Hardware
Check locks (including changed locks)
Operational
Latches / Pulls/ Sliding Doors

Landscaping
Check the lawn to see if is being cut. We look at the length of the grass as well as look for excessive dry or weed infested areas. Also look at the shrubs and trees to determine if there are any obvious problems.

Roof Leaks

Walls, Ceiling & Baseboards

Floor Coverings
Visual inspection of the ceilings for any signs of water leaks

Check proper wall coverings, w/out holes/peeling paint, cuts, scatches, nails or bad seams
Check & In Good Condition, properly installed seams, carpet, tile: no cracks; Linolleum: no cracks

Temperature
Digital reading of the interior temperature

Humidity
Digital reading of the interior humidity of the property.

Windows
Window condition: Clean, unbroken, secure
Open / Close properly (w/no difficulty or obstruction) i.e. tree limb, blown trashcan etc.
Check window locks to be in working order
Check all screens w/ or w/out holes

Exterior Lights
Check exterior lights to make sure all are working. Adjust schedule if necessary

Interior Lights
Check interior lights to make sure they are working. Check and adjust schedule if necessary

Closet & Storage Areas
Rods & Doors
Pest infestations: droppings / chewing

Test Smoke Detectors
Make sure the smoke detectors are working - conduct test

Outdoor / Yard material

Exterior attachments

Exterior Curb Appeal
Some providers leave signs in the yard or cards in the door. We will pick these up and place them in the residence for your information.

Check patio, balconies, entryways & detached/ dangling gutters.
Clean & secured

Check exterior landscape, driveways, walkways etc.

Exterior/Interior
Security Inspection
Make sure all exterior entrances to property are secure.

Run Dishwasher
Run dishwasher once per month through rinse and hold cycle.

Pest Infestation
Check for signs of pest invasion.

Mold and Mildew
Check for visual sign of mold and mildew.