When your home is left unoccupied, even for a short period, risks increase quickly. Frozen pipes, leaks, storm damage, crime, mold, and equipment failures can develop without warning—especially during Rochester’s harsh winters. That’s where Home Watch Professional House Checks comes in.
We provide visible, non-invasive inspections designed to look for obvious issues that can cause serious damage if left unnoticed. Whether you're a snowbird, traveler, seasonal resident, or responsible for an estate or vacant home, we help protect your property when you cannot be there.
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Home Watch is defined by the National Home Watch Association as:
“A visual inspection of a home or property looking for obvious issues.”
Unlike technology or neighbors “keeping an eye out,” Home Watch provides:
With decades of combined experience in military service, law enforcement, real estate, and property inspections, our founder saw a growing need: Rochester homeowners were leaving their homes unoccupied without any professional oversight. Home Watch Professional House Checks was created to fill that gap by offering certified, insured, GPS-documented inspections that help prevent costly damage and insurance claim denials.
Rochester homes face unique challenges due to severe winters, older housing stock, and frequent freeze-thaw cycles. When a property is left unoccupied, problems escalate quickly.
Without Home Watch, you may face:
A professional Home Watch visit helps catch these issues early—before they become catastrophic.

Many insurance policies require proof that your home was checked during periods of vacancy. Without documentation, claims for water damage, frozen pipes, or vandalism may be denied.
Home Watch Professional House Checks provides:
✔ GPS-stamped reports
✔ Date- and time-verified inspections
✔ Photos documenting conditions at each visit
✔ Transparent reporting stored safely in your email
This documentation can be critical in validating a claim.

Water damage is one of the costliest losses for homeowners. During winter, Rochester homes face serious threats from:
We check key areas of your home for signs of leaks, temperature drops, and moisture issues.

Unoccupied homes attract attention. Untouched snow, piled-up mail, and dark windows signal no one is home.
During every visit, we:

During winter, Rochester and Western New York can experience heavy snowfall that can harm a house's structure. Ice damming, in particular, can cause water damage, rot, and mold to the interior of your home in a short period. We check the roof, exterior, and interior during our home watch visits. We will even come out after a storm and advise you immediately if we observe any damage.

Rochester weather is unpredictable—high winds, heavy snow, freezing rain, and severe storms can cause sudden damage.
After significant weather events, our emergency checks can assess:
We notify you right away if we see an issue.

Technology is useful, but it has limits:
A physical, visible inspection is the ONLY reliable way to know your home is safe.
✔ Rochester’s Trusted Home Watch Provider
✔ Certified Home Watch Professional
✔ Background Checked & Fully Insured
✔ GPS-Stamped Photo Reports
✔ Veteran & Law Enforcement Experience
✔ Customized Visit Frequencies
✔ Emergency Storm Visits Available
✔ Serving Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee & Surrounding Counties
We take your home’s safety and security seriously—because we know what can happen when no one is watching.

Trusted Expert with Military and Law Enforcement Experience to Help Protect Your Home When You Can't.

Our professional Home Watch software generates:
Your report is emailed instantly, so you always know the condition of your home—no matter where you are.
Watch as our expert home watch professionals inspect critical HVAC exhaust and intake pipes buried under heavy snow in Western New York. This real-time footage captures a routine home watch visit that could prevent a life-threatening situation caused by snow and ice build-up on HVAC systems.
Reaching us is simple. Call, text, or use our contact form to schedule a consultation. We’ll answer your questions, explain our process, and provide a personalized estimate. If you’d like to proceed, we’ll arrange a walkthrough of your home.
Call or Text: (585) 704-8324
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Serving: Rochester NY • Monroe County • Ontario County • Wayne County • Livingston County • Genesee County • Orleans County • Western NY regions
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Whether you’re leaving for a week or an entire season, Home Watch Professional House Checks provides the peace of mind you need—and the documentation your insurance may require.