Frequently Asked Questions About Our Property Watch Services
What Is A Home Watch Service?
According to the Florida Home Watch Association a Home Watch service is designed to give you peace of mind while you are away from your home. Your home is inspected by professionals looking for any potential problems. Most companies will have a checklist form based on the individual needs and concerns. If a situation does arise you will be notified so the problem can be dealt with an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Is A Home Watch Service A Security Service?
No it is not. According to Florida Home Association, however having a presence in your home or property may act as a crime deterrent. Also, many insurance policies provide coverage based on a home being vacant no longer than 30 days.
Why Do I Need A Home Watch Service?
Your home or commercial property is very valuable asset and investment. Would you trust you investment portfolio to your neighbor Bud? 30Atrubluservices is a professional company that is licensed, bonded, insured and accredited company that will do a thorough report of your property and in turn report back to you using geo-fencing and GPS enabled software, that provides “known” persons entry. Let’s see Bud do that!
How Do I Know If You Are Visiting My Property?
Great question! We use QRIDit software, which is a combination of geo-fencing, GPS and QR code this provides the exact time of entry for the report.
How Do I Know If There Is A Problem?
30TruBluServices will monitor your property regularly and will report any issues to immediately. With our 26 point report, you can be assured that everything is being checked.
Do Home Watch Companies Only Do Home Inspections?
30ATruBluServices has a complete list of concierge services including routine lawn maintenance and house cleaning services
What Happens In Hurricane Season?
Living in Florida in the summer and early fall is hurricane season. We secure or store outdoor furniture. We meet you beforehand to determine what type hurricane shutters and the install.
Housekeeping FAQs Before You Leave
Water Shutoff?
Yes it is recommended. If there is a pool it will fill-up from rainwater in the summer in the fall the water can be turned on to top it off. You may want to consider an autofill or a bypass for pool care.
Electrical Shut-offs?
Yes, the range, microwave, hot water heaters, washer/dryer and dishwasher should be shut off at the breaker panel to protect against power surges. It is strongly advised to unplug any electronics that could be damaged by power surges.
What About The AC/Humidifier Settings?
Every house is different with different load capacities that said on average 78-80 degrees with 50-55% humidity. You may also want to have a portable humidifier for high humidity areas and or Damp-rid products in closets bathrooms and the like.
What About The Refrigerator?
Remove all perishable food that could spoil with a power outage. The manufactures recommend keeping refrigerators powered up they also make good storage for dry goods that could be infested with ants and the like.
What About The Car?
A trickle charger is a good idea to maintain the battery charge. The car can also be started every visit