AMERICAN SECURITY
HOME WATCH
Professional Home Watch Services forSurprise, Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Sun City Festival and Waddell
FAq
Who will be visiting my home?
I am the only one that will be in your home unless I am meeting with a contractor. Your keys are kept secvure in a locked kepbox in my office.
What areas do you serve?
I cover homes in Surprise, Sun City Grand, Sun City West,Sun City, Sun City Festival and Waddell .
Is a long term contract required?
No, you only pay for the actual visits made while you are away.
How do we pay for your service?
I make it easy. We accept check, cash, Zelle and PayPal.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, I maintain a $1,000,000 general liability business insurance policy. I can provide a proof of insurance certificate upon request.
How often will you visit my home? This is determined by your needs. Usually every 1 to 2 weeks. Many insurance companies require visits no less than every 2 weeks. What is StormWatch? In 2022 I added a new feature I have named StormWatch that will add to your peace-of-mind. During the summer we get some terrific storms that can be spectacular to watch. Unfortunately, these storms also may bring high winds and lots of rain. After any weather event such as this I will be making a quick inspection of your property. I will be looking for any tree or water or structual damage that might affect your house. With StormWatch you will be alerted as soon as possible and any further damage can be avoided. There is no extra charge for this unless some immediate action needs to take place.
How will I know what is happening at my home?I will email you a report after every visit. If I find any issues that need immediate attention we will take care of it at that time to prevent any further damage. I will then contact you be phone and send photos and recommendations for any further issues that need to be addressed.
Why don't we just ask our neighbors to watch our house? Neighbors may mean well but often miss things -- I am experienced at looking for issues that can be stopped before they become problems.
Can you help us get some work done on a house we just bought?Yes, I can recommend contractors for landscaping maintenance, irrigation system repair, painting, repairs, and more.
Do you take care of pools? No, I have a pool maintenance company to which I can refer you.
We live in a guarded, gated community why do we need your services? The security and comfort of living in a guarded and gated community has become the norm for many of our clients. My regular visits provide added value when we inspect the interior and exterior of your home on a regular schedule. My inspections will find issues that a cursory drive-by will not. Should we turn off the water heater when we leave?Yes, either unplug the water heater or turn the circuit breaker off. With a gas heater, turn down the temperature control to vacation or simply turn it off. If you have a water circulating pump it should be turned off also.
How should we set the A/C and furnace?The air conditioner should be set on "cool" and "auto" with a temperature of 85 - 90 degrees. The heat should be set to 50. Should we empty the refrigerator and turn it off?That would be ideal, but frequently not practical. Remember to shut off the ice maker. I will check the refrigerator, water dispenser and freezer operation during my visits.
How should we prepare the dishwasher and garbage disposal?No special preparation is necessary. I will run the dishwasher through a rinse every visit to prevent the seals from drying out and to prevent unpleasant odors. I will also run the garbage disposal briefly each visit for the same reasons.
Will you monitor service companies such as pool service and lawn care while we are away?Yes, any problems will be promptly reported to you. Do you offer a house cleaning service? Yes, I now offer a complete house cleaning service as an option. This is a comprehensive total cleaning and sanitizing of your home. One less thing for you to worry about when you arrive back home. Should we place buckets of water in the house? Yes. The buckets should be able to hold at least 3-4 gallons. One will be placed in the kitchen and 1 or 2 extra placed at far ends of the house. I will refill these as needed.
Can you provide contractors if we need to have work done while we are away?Yes, I have a large resource of reliable contractors. I can let them in the house and supervise to make sure the job is performed correctly and your home's security is maintained Why should I use American Security Home Watch?It is proven that an unoccupied home has a higher risk of vandalism, break-ins, failed HVAC, damage from undetected water leaks and pest infestation. While I cannot prevent issues from occurring in your home, American Security Home Watch detailed inspections will reduce their impact by finding them early and preventing a small problem developing into a catastrophic issue. My home watch service will give you peace of mind when you are not there.
How often will you visit my home? This is determined by your needs. Usually every 1 to 2 weeks. Many insurance companies require visits no less than every 2 weeks. What is StormWatch? In 2022 I added a new feature I have named StormWatch that will add to your peace-of-mind. During the summer we get some terrific storms that can be spectacular to watch. Unfortunately, these storms also may bring high winds and lots of rain. After any weather event such as this I will be making a quick inspection of your property. I will be looking for any tree or water or structual damage that might affect your house. With StormWatch you will be alerted as soon as possible and any further damage can be avoided. There is no extra charge for this unless some immediate action needs to take place.
How will I know what is happening at my home?I will email you a report after every visit. If I find any issues that need immediate attention we will take care of it at that time to prevent any further damage. I will then contact you be phone and send photos and recommendations for any further issues that need to be addressed.
Why don't we just ask our neighbors to watch our house? Neighbors may mean well but often miss things -- I am experienced at looking for issues that can be stopped before they become problems.
Can you help us get some work done on a house we just bought?Yes, I can recommend contractors for landscaping maintenance, irrigation system repair, painting, repairs, and more.
Do you take care of pools? No, I have a pool maintenance company to which I can refer you.
We live in a guarded, gated community why do we need your services? The security and comfort of living in a guarded and gated community has become the norm for many of our clients. My regular visits provide added value when we inspect the interior and exterior of your home on a regular schedule. My inspections will find issues that a cursory drive-by will not. Should we turn off the water heater when we leave?Yes, either unplug the water heater or turn the circuit breaker off. With a gas heater, turn down the temperature control to vacation or simply turn it off. If you have a water circulating pump it should be turned off also.
How should we set the A/C and furnace?The air conditioner should be set on "cool" and "auto" with a temperature of 85 - 90 degrees. The heat should be set to 50. Should we empty the refrigerator and turn it off?That would be ideal, but frequently not practical. Remember to shut off the ice maker. I will check the refrigerator, water dispenser and freezer operation during my visits.
How should we prepare the dishwasher and garbage disposal?No special preparation is necessary. I will run the dishwasher through a rinse every visit to prevent the seals from drying out and to prevent unpleasant odors. I will also run the garbage disposal briefly each visit for the same reasons.
Will you monitor service companies such as pool service and lawn care while we are away?Yes, any problems will be promptly reported to you. Do you offer a house cleaning service? Yes, I now offer a complete house cleaning service as an option. This is a comprehensive total cleaning and sanitizing of your home. One less thing for you to worry about when you arrive back home. Should we place buckets of water in the house? Yes. The buckets should be able to hold at least 3-4 gallons. One will be placed in the kitchen and 1 or 2 extra placed at far ends of the house. I will refill these as needed.
Can you provide contractors if we need to have work done while we are away?Yes, I have a large resource of reliable contractors. I can let them in the house and supervise to make sure the job is performed correctly and your home's security is maintained Why should I use American Security Home Watch?It is proven that an unoccupied home has a higher risk of vandalism, break-ins, failed HVAC, damage from undetected water leaks and pest infestation. While I cannot prevent issues from occurring in your home, American Security Home Watch detailed inspections will reduce their impact by finding them early and preventing a small problem developing into a catastrophic issue. My home watch service will give you peace of mind when you are not there.