According to Snowbirdsadvisor.ca Home Insurance requires homes to be checked (Interior and Exterior) every 72 hours, ensuring that their homes are secure and well maintained while they are away from the home.
Interior Check:
Doors and windows for damage & security
Water damage & leaks
Run faucets, flush toilets
Water heater
Furnace check
Interior climate monitoring
Appliances & Electrical Panel check
Indoor plants watered
Check for unnatural smells, rodent & insect presence
Check for unusual odors’ and noises
Check all gas appliances including BBQ’s for gas leaks
Check refrigerator functions
Check security system
Run Garb-orator
Adjusts window blinds
Check lights and timers
Check car battery charging system
Exterior Check: •Look around the yard for anything unusual •Check for visible pest infestations •Check for visible drainage issues •Inspect all points of entry, including windows •Check the condition of landscaping and fencing •Inspect the pool, hot tub, and any outbuildings (if necessary) •Collect newspapers and parcels from the porch •Check the placement of trash and recycling bins (if required)
Home Watch Fees Daily check - $20.00 per day Every 2 days - $23.00 per day Every 3 days - $25.00 per day Weekly - $45.00 GST will be added Out of Swift Current Home Watch add $ 0.75 per km's to Home Watch fee Home Watch Report will be sent electronically to owner after each inspection takes place.