Our Home Watch Services

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Paladin provides Basic Visual Home Checks as well as more Comprehensive Home Checks and Additional Services. 

We understand that not every home or homeowner has the same needs or goals. We can provide our basic service or customize our visits to meet your needs with a mix of Basic and Comprehensive checks tailored for you.

A checklist for both interior and exterior inspections can be created for each homeowner. 

Basic Interior Checklist

• Interior visual check of all doors, windows, and locks for evidence of intruders, vandalism, or water leaks
• Visual inspection for leaks (ceilings, windows, doors)
• Curtains, blinds opened or closed as requested by owner
• Heat or Air Conditioning working – Thermostats set at owner’s request
• Visual signs of mold or mildew
• Visible signs of insects or rodents
• Inspect hot water heater for leaks and proper setting
• Inspect sump pump for proper functioning
• Check electrical panel for tripped breakers
• Visually inspect smoke and carbon dioxide detectors (Test if red lit)
• Check refrigerator, freezer, wine cooler for proper cooling operation
• Flush toilets – Check for signs of toilet leaks or constant running
• Run water in sinks, tubs, and showers - Check for signs of leaks or faucet drips
• Run water in sinks - Check for signs of leaks 
• Run garbage disposal

Basic Exterior Checklist

• Exterior visual check of all doors, windows, and locks for evidence of intruders or vandalism
• Check for evidence of pest activity
• Visual confirmation of proper lawn, landscape, and pool maintenance
• Ensure outdoor water sources are off
• Remove materials that show evidence of non-occupancy (mail,  flyers, newspapers, etc.)
• Inspection of exterior perimeter of house for damage and potential issues
• Roof and gutter inspection from ground level for obvious damage and potential issues
• Visual inspection of perimeter of property or fence line

Comprehensive Checks

Your Home Check can be customized to expand on visual checks with additional operational checks on home equipment and devices beyond the basic visual checks. 

· Start cars – let run to charge battery 

· Test washing machine and dryer 

· Run whirlpool tubs and Jacuzzi’s 

· Check doorbells and alarms 

· Check phone for operation 

· Check internet connections for operation 

· Check cable TV operation 

· Check garage doors operation 

· Check pool pumps & filters

· Check Irrigation operation 

· and more… 

Additional Services:

Key Holder

• Local contact for alarm, fire, police, neighborhood association, etc.
• Provide access for third party vendors, contractors, service technicians
• Accommodate friends before and after their stay
• Meet and provide oversight for deliveries

Arrival and Departure Concierge Services

• Adjust thermostats
• Adjust interior/exterior lights
• Turn on/off water supply and/or heater
• Stock or empty refrigerator/freezer and pantry
• Remove trash and recyclables
• Coordinate cleaning services

Pre & Post Storm Checks

• Create a customized storm plan
• Move/secure outdoor furniture, décor, plants
• Reset outdoor furniture, décor, plants
• Visually inspect whole house and property pre and or post storm
• Take photos and assist with insurance inspection if needed

Custom Services

• Water indoor/outdoor plants
• Change out smoke and carbon dioxide detectors batteries (whole house at same time)
• Drive / move vehicles  
• Provide certain Handyman services
• Provide contractor liaison services for home maintenance and renovation projects