Services
Home Watch Visits & Additional Services
GV Home Watch offers weekly, every two weeks, or monthly home watch visits. During each visit, we complete a visual check of your home and property and provide a detailed report with photos.
For an additional fee, we also offer plant watering, mail services, access for scheduled contractors, deliveries, or service appointments, and our Ready for Arrival service to help prepare your home for your return. This may include placing patio furniture back outside, adjusting the thermostat, or completing other requested tasks. We can also provide entry for service providers, confirm arrival, and return afterward to secure your home, or remain on-site when requested.
GV Home Watch does not supervise, inspect, approve, or guarantee work performed by third-party service providers or contractors.
GV Home Watch offers weekly, every two weeks, or monthly home watch visits tailored to your needs. During each visit, we complete a visual check of your home and property and provide a detailed report with photos.
For an additional fee, we also offer plant watering, mail services, and access for scheduled contractors, deliveries, or service appointments. We can provide entry, confirm arrival, and return afterward to secure your home, or remain on-site when requested.
GV Home Watch does not supervise, inspect, approve, or guarantee work performed by third-party service providers or contractors.
Exterior Check Includes:
- Check the property for weeds, landscaping concerns, and possible irrigation leaks, and verify that gates are secure.
- Check for any signs of pests
- Blow off front entry area
- Examine for any obvious issues or damage
- Slowly turn ON main water supply if applicable
Pool/Spa:
- Check for algae, debris or other visible concerns
- Check pool equipment for visible leaks
- Add hot tub chemicals, if needed.
Interior Check Includes:
- Check for visible signs of water damage or leaks
- Flush toilets and run water in sinks, tubs, and showers
- Run dishwasher on rinse cycle and drain before leaving
- Run garbage disposal with water
- Verify thermostat settings are correct
- Check refrigerator and freezer for proper operation.
- Check for signs of pests or insects
- Operate the garage door to verify proper operation.
- Check around water heater for leaks
Departure:
- Final walk-through: Look, listen and lock the doors
- Turn OFF main water supply, if applicable
Additional Services – Available for an Additional Fee:
- Mail forwarding (plus postage)
- Indoor/outdoor plant watering
- Provide access for scheduled deliveries or service providers
Ready for Arrival
Before your return, GV Home Watch can help get your home ready for arrival by placing stored patio furniture/cushions back outside, adjusting the thermostat, and completing other requested setup tasks. Pricing varies based on the service requested and the specific needs.
Our Home Watch Visit Reporting
Our electronic reports provide documentation of each completed Home Watch visit.
GV Home Watch uses Home Watch IT business-management software to document scheduled visits. Electronic reports include the visit date and time and may include location data, notes, and photos of concerns observed during the visit. After each completed visit, the report is sent electronically to the homeowner.
How do I sign up:
Please call us at 520-235-6594, email stefanie@gvhomewatch.com, or use our Contact Us form. We’d be happy to discuss your home watch needs, preferred visit schedule, and pricing. Whenever possible, we prefer to meet new clients in person. Once you decide to move forward, we’ll walk through your home with you, review new client paperwork, and collect your keys. If you’re unable to meet in person, we can schedule a phone call and email the paperwork for you to complete and return.
