Home Watch Services

Home Watch is a service are designed for second home owners and rental property owners who are away from their properties, for example, in another city or state, for extended periods of time.

Home Watch is a valued service that provides assurance and protection for your home or property through regular on-site visits. During these visits, a technician will look for signs of damage or danger. 

While we cannot speak for other Home Watch Services, at MVR, we have developed a checklist, below is a short overview of the items we inspect, every time we visit your home:

• Exterior for signs of damage, wear and tear, and animal/pest intrusions
• Landscaping, exterior lighting, and patio/porch areas to ensure everything is in it’s right place and working correctly
• Signs of wood rot on the house
• Length of trees to ensure they are trimmed away from the house
• Paint condition
• The interior of your home, paying special attention to ensure that your appliances, HVAC units, and water heater are in good condition
• All your lights get tested and bulbs are replaced if needed
• The garage and crawl spaces get thorough inspections
• We make sure there are no leaks in the house, especially in the attic and around windows
• Testing of your alarm systems
• Ensure your property is properly locked and secured when we leave
• And much more!

No stone goes unturned. Along with these standard services, we also provide many of our clients with a complete range of additional services. These include pre-arrival home preparations and cleanings, post-departure home cleanings and closings, triggered alarm response, hurricane and flooding notifications, storm preparations and post-storm response. As part of our comprehensive home watch service, MVR is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies such as triggered alarms and storm preparations. Whenever you need us, we will be there for you. When you hire MVR you can relax and have peace of mind knowing that your home is properly maintained and protected.

Even before you decide to work with us, we will schedule a free, no obligation Home Survey for you. Fill out your contact information in the form below and one of our MVR Technicians will contact you. During this meeting, your personal MVR Technician will come to your home to pre-inspect your property and outline a Home Watch Inspection plan for your specific needs. We realize that, while our checklist is a great starting point, many homes have specific needs and requirements. Your MVR Technician will discuss any special requirements with you and add those to your homes’ customized inspection protocol. Before we begin any work, your Home Watch plan will be put into writing, along with a clear cost quotation. 

 At MVR, we offer weekly or twice a month inspections, while most of our competitors only offer monthly inspections. In our experience, too much can happen in thirty days. A minor leak can turn into major water damage, a small animal or pest intrusion can turn into a full-scale invasion, a broken or malfunctioning appliance can become a fire hazard. During our Home Survey, we will discuss our recommendations for the frequency of inspections for your home. A key factor in determining how often we visit your home is the age and condition of your property.

Another important point of differentiation between MVR and other home watch providers is that we are fully bonded, insured, and licensed. To operate a business such as MVR with all the services we provide, a company must obtain a Contractor License. Why is a license important? First and foremost, it is illegal for contractors to work without a license. Second, it means that the work we sub-contract for you is guaranteed by us, not a third-party provider. It allows us to work on any type of residential construction, home improvement, repair, renovation or remodeling project. Any work that is not properly licensed may not be covered by your homeowners insurance, should something go wrong, and this can cost you thousands in out of pocket expenses.