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New Englander 08-15-2017 11:59 AM

Home Watch
 
I'm closing on my home in TV in two weeks. I'll be spending a week at the new place before I head back north. Unfortunately, my northern home here has not sold yet. As soon as it does sell I plan on being in TV full time.

I know TV has a home watch program but I am looking for opinions on a home watch service you forum members have used and would recommend. What the charge is and how often they check.

Any and all info is appreciated.

Thanks

Fredster 08-15-2017 01:22 PM

We've used Lighthouse and are very happy with their service!
Ask for Jamie.
About Us - Lighthouse Home Watch

rexxfan 08-15-2017 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fredster (Post 1436186)
We've used Lighthouse and are very happy with their service!
Ask for Jamie.
About Us - Lighthouse Home Watch

Ditto. Several of the others frequently mentioned on TOTV did not serve my village, but no such issue with Lighthouse. The first Summer we had them Jamie noticed our sprinkler controller was broken and was watering every day (explaining the big water bills we were seeing). He arranged for it to be replaced for a very reasonable price (an expense that was fully offset within 6 months as a result of the significantly lower water bills). Another time he coordinated a visit by the folks who put in our water filter to have a leaky valve replaced. Lighthouse does a great job. I'm sure the others do also and as long as they serve your area, you probably can't go wrong with just about any of them.
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Bob C

kas52 08-15-2017 01:49 PM

Jeff Halstead
The Home Watch
TheHomeWatch@mobileitfl.com
352-409-6733

New Englander 08-15-2017 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fredster (Post 1436186)
We've used Lighthouse and are very happy with their service!
Ask for Jamie.
About Us - Lighthouse Home Watch

On their website it does not say what they charge for home watch.

rexxfan 08-16-2017 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 1436220)
On their website it does not say what they charge for home watch.

We pay $75 a month.
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Bob C

Marie1 08-16-2017 04:01 PM

Integrity First Services 352 445-1834 does a great job. Owned and operated by a retired police officer of 34 years. He is the only one in your home, no subs to others. $49.95 a month includes all. He is a Village resident also. Very honest and trustworthy.

Villageswimmer 08-16-2017 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie1 (Post 1436590)
Integrity First Services 352 445-1834 does a great job. Owned and operated by a retired police officer of 34 years. He is the only one in your home, no subs to others. $49.95 a month includes all. He is a Village resident also. Very honest and trustworthy.


Do you know what Village he lives in? Also, does have his insurance company provide you with proof of workers comp insurance in case he gets injured on your property?

BRN_RI_FL 08-17-2017 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kas52 (Post 1436198)
Jeff Halstead
The Home Watch
TheHomeWatch@mobileitfl.com
352-409-6733

He charges $10 a visit. We've had air conditioning problems on our new villa and jeff has been great at meeting the repair guy at the villa promptly. We are really happy with Jeff.

erictarleton 08-17-2017 10:54 AM

we use Betty and Randy at villages home watch and very happy with them Tel no 352-391-1653

New Englander 08-17-2017 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by erictarleton (Post 1436809)
we use Betty and Randy at villages home watch and very happy with them Tel no 352-391-1653

What do they charge?

menthol01 08-19-2017 04:46 PM

Agree with Fredster! Jamie at Light House is the best! Reliable and keeps us notified of his visits.

asianthree 08-19-2017 05:32 PM

I greatly miss Charlene at the village sitter. One of a kind

Barefoot 08-19-2017 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 1436160)
I know TV has a home watch program but I am looking for opinions on a home watch service you forum members have used and would recommend. What the charge is and how often they check.

I think the average price paid is $40/per month for a weekly visit. Or $10 a visit.
More if additional services are required, like meeting a contractor at your house.
We've been using Village Watchdogs for ten years. We like them a lot.
Sorry, I don't have my TV address book handy, but please PM me if you want contact info.

msendo 08-19-2017 07:45 PM

We use Don and BK Cunningham. Our charge is $45/ month. Don has shown our property to several potential tenants while we interviewed them via phone. My tenants contact him if any problems arise. He has called in a plumber whenit was necessary. Monthly photos were emailed to us when he checked on our empty house. When the watering restriction went into effect, he notified us and adjusted the sprinkler times. We've been very pleased with their services.


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