Frequently Asked Questions

Unsure what home watch service is?  Take a look at our frequently asked questions to get a better understanding of what we do and to see if home watch is the right solution for you.

Why Home Watch?

The responses below are used with the permission of NHWA.

  • Home Watch service is designed to give you peace of mind while you are away from your home. The official definition of Home Watch is “A visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues.” So, your home is being inspected by professionals looking for potential problems. We design a custom home checklist based on your individual needs and concerns. If a situation does arise, you will be notified so the problem can be dealt with in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

  • Actually, the question is, how can you not have one? So many things can happen to your home in your absence: break-ins, water leaks, electrical problems, insects, mold, and storms, to name a few. Conversely, preventive measures such as storm preparation and proactive maintenance should prevent many situations from arising. Even if you have a trusted neighbor or relative nearby, having a professional acting on your behalf is a much better and more effective option.

  • At Seacoast Home Watch, our experience and judgment will allow us to handle any situation with a calculated response. If the situation is an emergency, it will be handled in the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective way. In a non-emergency situation, you will be contacted to discuss and implement a course of action.

  • Not as a rule; however, having a visible presence in your empty home may act as a crime deterrent. Seacoast Home Watchers can answer alarm calls and are familiar to local law enforcement.

  • Not all companies qualify for membership in the National Home Watch Association. As a NHWA member, Seacoast Home Watchers has been carefully screened. References have been checked, and insurance, bonding and licenses have been verified.

    York Harbor Home Watch vows to abide by the NHWA Code of Ethics and stringent standards.

    You can verify the membership of York Harbor Home Watch by visiting the NHWA “Accredited Member Locations” page or by contacting the NHWA directly.

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