With over 35 years of home inspection experience, and as vacation home owners ourselves we saw first hand what can go wrong when you leave a property unattended even for short periods of time. More importantly we learned how much more enjoyable it was to have a home away from home when we had a trusted professional there to check in our property, prepare it for our visits or just be there to let our AC service professional in. We also learned that there was a great need for a truly knowledgeable and professional option for home watch services, which is why we launched the Away Team.
A unoccupied home is a vulnerable home. A small issue left unaddressed is likely to become a major catastrophe. Plumbing leaks, window leaks, or roof flashing leaks are common and if not addressed quickly can cause mold and structural damage. Pests are attracted to unoccupied properties and can quickly create unsanitary conditions and extensive damage to wiring. furniture and major systems. In addition most home insurance policies require homeowners to take reasonable care to minimize property damage when an incident occurs. Failure to do so may cancel coverage of the claim or reduce coverage.
Protecting your property by identifying small issues before they become major headaches is the core of our home watch service. However, what our customers love most about our services is the convenance of having a reliable team to help out with all those things that can be more challenging to manage with a second home.
Other services include:
-Trash Removal
-Power Washing
-In-Home Delivery Services
-Service Provider Access
-Key Holder /Lock Out
-Storm/Hurricane prep
-After Storm Damage Checks
-Elderly Homeowner Visits
-Provisions Services
-Custom Guest Baskets
-Home Consulting On Demand
There are many different types of microbial growth all caused by excessive moisture. Moisture comes in many forms including water penetration from roofs or basements, plumbing leaks or high humidity. And it doesn't take long for a mold problem to develop. Which is why you need to be vigilant when it comes to checking on your home and that's where the Away Team can help.
Packages or mail piling up in your mailbox tells vandals and thieves you are not home. The Away Team can help! We can bring mail or packages inside, accept deliveries or drop off your returns to the Post Office or UPS if needed!
Did you know your homeowners insurance may cover you for an issue that occurs when your home is unoccupied? Most homeowners insurance policies require the insured to take reasonable care to minimize property damage should an incident occur. Your Away Team will alert you to any incidents and assist in addressing the issue to minimize further damage.
Termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees are considered wood destroying insects because they can cause extensive damage. Squirrels, racoons, mice and other pests are also a big threat to an unoccupied home. Our regular property checks identify signs of pests so you don't arrive home to deal with unsanitary conditions or needed repairs caused by these unwelcome intruders!