Tips for Homeowners Leaving Their Homes

Tips for the homeowner leaving their home:

There are several factors to take into consideration before leaving your home, whether it be for a short or long period of time. Some examples of these factors can be potential weather damage, plumbing maintenance, pest damage and vandalism.

Tucson is known for its sunshine and excellent weather. However, weather can change in an instant. How will your home withstand the elements when you are not there to take immediate control of the situation? In order to be proactive, have certain areas of your home checked regularly. One of these areas is the roof. When was the last time anyone inspected your roof for leaks or damage? Did you know that there are services out there that will give you a free assessment of the condition of your roof? What about skylights? Has anyone taken a look at the seals around your skylights lately? Seals can crack, windows can break and when a thunderstorm hits, it's best to ensure that your skylights can hold up against the elements.

Plumbing is the leading cause for damage in Tucson homes. Polybutylene piping was some of the most common material used for homes built between 1978 to 1995. This type of pipe can break down over time, form cracks and eventually cause extensive water damage to your home if it bursts. If this happened to your home, especially while you were away, it could lead to mold build up and various other damages throughout your home. Polybutylene can be replaced and there are several local companies that can do this for you so that you can avoid the costs associated with this kind of damage. It is also important to note that you may want to make sure you have the coverage with your homeowners insurance for this type of problem. In a majority of policies, this is an additional coverage and not automatically covered. Here is link with more information on Polybutylene piping: http://www.polybutylene.com/poly.html

You may want to also check for leaks in your water heater, under your sinks and around your toilets. If left unchecked, these leaks could get out of hand if your home is vacant. Another option is to turn the water off to your house or condo before you leave, if possible.

Pests, if left alone will only continue to take over your home while you are gone. It is very important for homeowners to schedule regular pest control services for their home. Some major pests in the Tucson area are termites, scorpions and pack rats. Once these pests get into your home, it can be a huge problem to get them out. When you are away from your home and there is no one to check on these issues, you could be rolling out a welcome mat for these pests to enter your home. Here is a link for some helpful information on "bug proofing" your home: http://www.tucsonpest.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,58/.

Finally, we come to vandalism. When your home looks empty, it can be like leaving the front door open to burglars and other vandals in your area. To help your home look more lived in, used timers for your lights so that they are on intermittently at night. Don't let the phone books, door hangers and marketing flyers pile up for days in front of your home. Also, some pest control companies can spray your yard for weeds while performing your pest control service. This not only keeps your homeowners association off your back but keeps your home from appearing abandoned and helps maintain the home values of your neighborhood. Added security, use rods in the tracks of your windows and sliding doors, use double sided key locks for your front door, here is link for various other tips on making your home more secure: http://www.crimedoctor.com/home.htm

Crime data for the city of Tucson can be seen by clicking on this link: http://tpdinternet.tucsonaz.gov/Stats/. It's a terrible feeling to have the safety of your home breached and it's even more important to realize that it can actually happen to you. Being proactive in this matter can not only offer you added peace of mind, but can help prevent such occurrences.

Tucson Home Watch Services can help in all such factors addressed in this posting. It's also nice to know that while you are away, if something were to happen to your home, someone from Tucson Home Watch Services would be there for you every step of the way.

Visit our website: www.TucsonHomeWatch.com for more information.

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Tucson Home Watch Services has taken the lead over other service providers in Tucson, AZ. They now cover the most homes in the greatest amount of area and have a great rate of customer satisfaction.

Have you ever left your house for a vacation or extended period of time and wished you knew someone who could check in on it, water the plants or get the mail while you were gone? Have you ever asked a neighbor to check on your home only to find out they were using it as their second home? Do you want to keep from inconveniencing your family or friends? Well, there is finally a trusted, professional company to provide such a service; Tucson Home Watch Services, LLC. Visit http://www.tucsonhomewatch.com/ or call (520) 396-0917 for more information.

In 2007, there were approximately 4,750 burglaries in the City of Tucson. While this is a small number in comparison to some other major cities, it feels like a big problem to those who fall victim to this crime. With a professional service such as Tucson Home Watch Services, the home can be checked up on a monthly, weekly or daily basis. These plans range in price with once-a-month checks starting at $35.00. For a small fee your home can appear less vacant and more lived-in by regularly visiting the home, turning lights on and off, keeping the mailbox from overflowing and more. With a home that appears less vacant, a potential burglar may not be as tempted to take advantage of your vulnerable home. If the unfortunate incidence were to occur while Tucson Home Watch Services was watching your home, you would have someone there who can help call and meet contractors or the police and assist in returning your home to its normal condition.There are also several other occurrences that can happen to your home while you are away such as the A/C malfunctioning, the water heater or plumbing fixtures leaking, pests taking over your home and much more. If you use Tucson Home Watch Services, you have a local ally who can look out for the pending warning signs of such events or meet contractors at your home who can fix such issues.

With the average sales price of local homes in 2007 being around $220,000 the small fee for Tucson Home Watch Services to come and check on your investment can help alleviate potential future headaches and assist in protecting one of your most valuable assets.Tucson Home Watch Services, LLC is licensed, bonded and insured. They cover all areas in Tucson and surrounding areas such as Green Valley, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Sonoita, Saddlebrooke, Red Rock, Vail and Tubac. All service plans can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the homeowner.

There are four owners of the business who attend to all of the client's needs, so there are no unreliable employees looking after the homes. The owners of Tucson Home Watch Services have over fifteen years of real estate experience and are aware of the varying needs of homeownership. Don't worry! They aren't here to sell you a home or try to list yours, they are busy watching homes throughout the Tucson area!

Here are some remarks from some satisfied clients:
"Tucson Home Watch Services (THWS) is a credible, reliable, and friendly service for homeowners who need the support of others to monitor their home. I have been extremely satisfied with the efficient, professional services I have received from THWS since I purchased a second home in Tucson last April.I have gained peace of mind in regard to the safety and security of my second home, thanks to knowing that I can call upon THWS with any request and know that they can be relied upon to perform any duty within their scope of services. Their fees are very reasonable."

"They are very professional and very caring when dealing with an absentee owner. They not only check the house, but have spotted a few problems, which if left unattended, could have been major. They also made arrangements with a company to come and repair my air conditioner. As soon as they check the house, I receive an email from them with the results. What a relief that is! If I need something checked, they always make sure it is done as soon as possible.I would highly recommend Tucson Home Watch to anyone who is looking for this type of service."

They are Tucson's leading Home Watch Service and are quickly replacing the need for individual house sitters who live in homes. This company even does pet check services (with feeding), HOA (Home Owners Association) compliance, car starts, welcome back services, the possibilities are endless. Not many homeowners are comfortable with a stranger living in their house while they are gone and so that is why Tucson Home Watch Services is the ultimate house sitting solution!