Home Watch in Northern Virginia - We Will Watch Your Home For You!

Home Watch in Northern Virginia!

Golden Rule Home Watch & Concierge™ will keep an eye on your Northern Virginia home when you are away.

You DO NOT need to have someone live in your home when you are away. If you are asking, “who will watch over my home in Northern Virginia for me when I am out of town”? The Golden Rule Team is the answer.

Exceptional Care for Your Home!

A Golden Rule Home Watch team member visits your home weekly or bi-weekly to check everything on the exterior and interior to make sure that all is in order. Using a custom electronic checklist developed for your home, our team members visually check for any irregularities, issues, or problems. Nothing replaces the eyes and ears of trained people.

Some of the areas inspected by the Golden Rule Team:

Exterior:

Roof – we look for signs of storm damage, missing shingles
Gutters – the presence of leaves, snow/ice buildup
Sidewalk – any cracks, obstacles, snow/ice accumulation
Lawn – overall condition, erosion, confirmation of lawn service, irrigation system operating normally
Siding – Intact, no damage
Deck – Items in place, damaged or rotten components
Pool area – Cover in place, equipment operating

Interior:

HVAC System Operation – the home should be warm or cool as appropriate
Breaker Panel – check for any tripped circuits
Bathrooms – validate that toilets and sinks are not leaking and are flushed or run regularly
Kitchen – monitor for proper refrigerator/freezer operation, installation of freezer meter for awareness of any thaw/re-freeze event
Water – Check status of water main, look for any plumbing leaks or signs of mold.
Pests – check for any signs of insects, spiders, mice
Break-in or vandalism -visually inspect for any signs of unauthorized access
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested/checked for expiration dates

After each site visit, we send the owner a time, date and geo-location stamped e-report of the condition of their home with photos and comments. If there is an issue then we contact the owner immediately.

The Golden Rule Difference

Our goal is provide a very comprehensive and proactive approach to watching homes for their owners who are away

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We will treat you like we want to be treated and we have very high standards!

The answer to “Who will watch over my home in Northern Virginia for me when I am away”?

Step 1:

Call Golden Rule!

No charge and no obligation. If you decide to proceed then we will meet you for a comprehensive thorough walk through of your home. A team member will work with you to determine your home watch needs and provide you with a complete service plan and associated pricing.

Step 2:

Begin Home Watch Services

We begin visiting your home on the date that you choose. A Golden Rule Home Watch team member regularly visits your home during daylight business hours when everything is most visible to conduct home checks.

What is included in Home Watch?

While on site, we check the exterior and interior of the home and the general condition of the property. After each home check visit, you receive a time and geo-location stamped report via email that details the condition of your home.

Pricing

Pricing for home watch services depends on the size of your home, the number of water zones (bathrooms, kitchens, wet bars, etc.) any unique features requiring checks. Costs will be established during our no-fee visit to your home so that you can clearly understand the services that you will receive. Contact us today!