House Sitter in Ottawa, Ontario

ib42 Home Watch Services in the Ottawa area - Your home is Safe with us! We can watch your home while you are out of town: - weekends - long weekends - summer vacations - winter getaway - longer duration's (months for snowbirds) - business trips out of the country - moving to new city and your Ottawa home is for sale - RCMP and military deployments - estate properties we provide regular weekly detailed reports (see sample report) we send you monthly email summarizing status of home ) we keep a checklist of all visits, with timestamped photos and items checked with comments (this is provided to you with the monthly report) we send a weekly email status, reporting even if there are no issues we can forward your mail to you or notify when bills arrive we scan your mail and email your copies (at your request only) we can monitor/pickup your mail, newspapers and flyers (junk mail) we can ensure your vehicles are safe (start and/or drive if required, trickle charge battery) we can monitor the interior, exterior, furnace, plumbing, electrical, security etc ... we can monitor lights, clocks and timers to ensure all are operating properly (we can provide timers if required) we can rotate lights on timers as required we can monitor your electrical panel and reset any breakers as required we can monitor that critical appliances are functioning, such as fridge or freezer we can manage repairs that you want done while you are away we can monitor snowplowing, landscaping and house cleaning as required we can respond to monitored alarm systems as required while you are away (we are not a security company) we can power up your water, appliances, hot water tank, furnace, air conditioning in preparation for your return we can run your washer and dishwasher as required we can ensure all your plumbing traps and toilets remain sealed we can check and adjust your home interior temperature and humidity as required we can arrange to meet vendors, repair contractors, deliveries etc... we can monitor and change your furnace/air/HRV filter, smoke and CO alarm batteries we can pick up your pet from the kennel so your pet is home when you return we can provide you with a checklist of services for you to choose from depending on your requirements we can provide security poles for sliding patio doors and windows we can open windows to air out your home (weather permitting) we go through an extensive departure checklist to cover all areas, such as insurance, security, safety, emergency contacts, how to prepare your home before you depart we can be your point of contact while you are away for piece of mind that everything is taken care of we have temperature and flood monitor available (phone line required) additional fees Ottawa Home Watch Temperature Monitor Ottawa Home Watch Flood Monitor Ottawa Home Watch Timer Contact us today by email: [email protected] or phone us at 613 799 .... Time to Setup a Home Watch: Generally the lead time to setup a home watch is 24 hours notice, but if time is available it's best to meet 2 weeks before departure to discuss your requirements and review our exhaustive departure checklist to ensure all items are looked after and nothing is over looked. Rates: reasonable rates per visit, expect them to start around $25 HST (depends on your location) contact us for detailed pricing information to meet your requirements we will visit your home as often as you'd like and follow a checklist of services that we agree on together regular follow up status e-mails are sent and a record log of visits with time stamped photographs we also provide a complimentary exterior home inspection with every Home Watch Areas Covered: Central Ottawa, Kanata, Ottawa, Ottawa South, Orleans, Stittsville, Carp and surrounding area Your Home Insurance: Usually regular visits must be done to vacant homes in order to satisfy your home insurance requirements We recommend you check with your insurance company to see what the requirements are when are away from home (some require every 72 hours) Check the following link http://....ca Prepare Your Home Before You Leave Below are some suggestions of things you should consider before leaving your home for an extended period to reduce the risk of problems: