An NHWA Accredited Company
We are proud to be part of the National Home Watch Association, an international organization that sets the standards and ethics for the home watch industry. Our membership in the NHWA offers benefits, training, and professional accreditation, ultimately benefiting you, our client. Here’s how:
- Continuing Education: We stay updated on industry and legal requirements through hands-on training, conferences, and information sharing. This helps us prevent or solve issues that can affect our clients.
- Quality Assurance: The NHWA’s mission is to unite home watch business owners and establish the industry’s highest standards and ethics.
- NHWA’s Code of Ethics: We abide by the NHWA’s Code of Ethics.
- Appropriate Bonding: We are bonded to provide our clients with an extra layer of protection.
- Rigorous Screening Process: Accredited companies must pass a thorough screening process, including a criminal background check of all employees.
- Appropriate Insurance Coverage: We have the correct insurance classifications and coverage for our services, such as house-sitting and janitorial services.
- Consumer Complaint Checks: We regularly check for consumer complaints through Consumer Affairs and the BBB.
- Honest Website and Advertising Content: We adhere to truthful and transparent advertising practices.
Benefits of Hiring an Accredited Home Watch Service
- An Accredited Home Watch service’s regular visits to your property may prevent or lessen property damage.
- An Accredited Home Watch service will create a presence in your home which may deter squatters and other intruders.
- Accredited Home Watch inspectors will look for leaks, insect infestations, mold and other potential threats.
- An Accredited Home Watch service will deliver consistent and accurate information to you during your absence.
- An Accredited Home Watch service can make arrangements for work to be done in your absence, leaving you to do what you wish once you return.
- An Accredited Home Watch service can act as your liaison between contractors, associations, Realtors and virtually anyone that you authorize them to.
- An Accredited Home Watch service will implement your storm plan.
An Accredited Home Watch service will answer alarm calls. - Homes controlled by an HOA/POA have bylaws that dictate how their exterior and ground are to be maintained. An Accredited Home Watch service will make itself aware of these rules and make sure that your home is kept within guidelines. They will address any problems with landscapers and lawn services.
- For condo owners, while an HOA/POA is responsible for common grounds and common areas, you are responsible for everything from the “studs in”. Problems in an upstairs unit can create major damage to the unit below. Common pipes in common walls are also notorious for causing problems to multiple units. An Accredited Home Watch service can discover issues prior to your return.
- An Accredited Home Watch service will give you peace of mind, knowing that your home is being looked after by professionals who have your best interests in mind.
Reprinted with the permission of the National Home Watch Association.
Mission Statement
It is the mission and goal of the National Home Watch Association to establish and maintain the highest set of standards and ethics for all Home Watch companies in the United States of America and Canada;
To establish and maintain trust and confidence between homeowners and Home Watch professionals;
To protect the public from uninsured, unbonded and unethical individuals who represent themselves as Home Watch professionals;
To promote public awareness of the Home Watch Industry;
And
To ensure that only companies who represent the highest levels of professionalism are accredited as members of the National Home Watch Association.
Reprinted with the permission of the National Home Watch Association.