What is a Vacation Inspection?
A Vacation Inspection is a service which provides ‘Peace of Mind‘ to home owners that are away from their homes for long periods of time. A perfect example would be a couple that resides in a retirement community here during the summer and spends the winter months in a warmer climate. Our goal is to allow our clients to enjoy their vacation and not have to worry about their house. We worry about it for them!
While the home owner is away, we make weekly visits to their home and perform a mini home inspection. We begin with a walk around the exterior of the home looking for any weather related damage to the roof or siding and for any signs of intrusion.
Once inside we verify proper operation of the furnace and test for any combustible gasses near all the gas powered appliances. A lot of emphasis is put on water supply and drain lines. Even a slow leak can cause major damage if left un-repaired. Any obvious changes are noted and relayed to the homeowner either via text message or e-mail. If there is an issue which requires immediate attention, we will work together with the home owner to make it happen.
We’ve all heard the horror stories about people returning home from vacation only to find water damage, frozen pipes, and ‘unwanted guests’. Don’t become the next subject in that story!
