Home Watch Service (Monthly)

This agreement covers monthly home watch service for {{client_name}} at {{client_address}}.

**Service frequency:** {{visit_count}}.

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Each visit includes (30–45 minutes):

Interior check

• Walk through all rooms; verify no leaks, water damage, or visible issues

• Check HVAC operation (cycle briefly if thermostat is on)

• Run water at all faucets briefly to prevent traps from drying

• Flush all toilets

• Check refrigerator temperature (if running)

• Check for pest activity (droppings, insects)

• Check sump pump operation (if applicable)

• Verify hot water heater pilot or heating element function

Exterior check

• Walk perimeter; check doors and windows locked

• Check for vandalism, storm damage, or unauthorized entry

• Check roof condition from ground level (binoculars if needed)

• Check for pest entry points

• Verify mail/package accumulation (forward per client instructions)

• Check irrigation operation briefly

• Photograph any concerns

Report

• Written summary emailed within 24 hours of visit

• 5–10 photos of key areas and any concerns

• Alert if any issues require immediate attention (owner notified same-day)

Emergency response

• Available 24/7 for weather events, alarms, or urgent issues

• After-hours response billed at $75/hour plus standard materials

• Property owner authorizes {{contractor_name}} to take reasonable protective measures (mitigate flooding, secure broken window) up to $500 without pre-approval

Add-on services (on request, billable separately):

• Snow removal

• Mail pickup and forwarding

• Plant watering and maid service

• Meet contractors, cleaners, or delivery

• Stock refrigerator before arrival

• Run vehicles

Contract term: month-to-month. Auto-renews; cancel anytime with 30 days' written notice.

**Visit timing:** visits scheduled at {{contractor_name}}'s discretion within the calendar month. {{client_name}} is notified of the visit window in advance.

Monthly rate: {{monthly_rate}}

Billed on the 1st of each month via auto-pay (credit card or ACH).

**Add-on services** billed at the end of each month with itemized breakdown.

**Emergency response** billed at $75/hour with minimum 1-hour plus materials.

Auto-billed on 1st of each month. Declined payments pause service until resolved.

Invoices are due upon receipt. Payments more than ten (10) calendar days past due accrue a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. {{contractor_name}} reserves the right to stop work and preserve lien rights if any progress payment is not received within five (5) business days of the due date. All retained mechanic's lien, stop notice, and bond rights under applicable state law are preserved.

The following items are specifically NOT included in the contract price and are the responsibility of {{client_name}} unless added by written Change Order:

• Permits, plan-review fees, and jurisdictional inspection fees unless explicitly itemized above

• Repair or remediation of pre-existing code violations discovered during the work

• Asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other hazardous material abatement

• Structural engineering, architectural drawings, or third-party design services

• Finish selections, fixtures, or appliances not listed in the itemized scope

• Work on concealed systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing) beyond the points of connection identified

• Landscaping restoration beyond returning disturbed areas to rough grade

• Post-completion cleaning beyond construction broom-clean

• Repair of issues found during visits (separate quote)

• Snow or leaf removal beyond brief walkway clearing

• Interior cleaning or housekeeping

• Lawn or pool maintenance (separate service contracts)

• Mail sorting beyond pickup (first-class mail forwarding through USPS)

• Shopping, errands, or personal assistance

This proposal is based on the following assumptions. If any assumption is incorrect, the contract price and schedule are subject to adjustment by Change Order:

• Site access is available during normal working hours (7am–5pm, Monday–Saturday)

• Adequate parking is available within 100 feet of the work area

• Electrical power and potable water are available on-site at no cost to contractor

• Existing structural elements, waste lines, water supply, and electrical service are in serviceable condition unless noted

• {{client_name}} will remove personal property, artwork, and valuables from the work area prior to start

• Work is based on a single mobilization; re-mobilization required due to delays outside contractor's control will be billed at current rates

• {{client_name}} provides keys, alarm codes, and gate access for {{contractor_name}}

• Alarm code, if applicable, is disarmed and re-armed per homeowner protocol

• {{client_name}} notifies {{contractor_name}} of any expected deliveries or visitors

• Emergency contact list is kept current (insurance, HOA, adjacent family)

Any modification to the scope, specifications, materials, or schedule set forth in this agreement must be authorized in writing as a Change Order signed by both parties before the work is performed. Each Change Order will describe the modified scope, any adjustment to the contract price, and any impact on the schedule. Verbal instructions do not modify this agreement. Additional time and cost associated with unforeseen conditions — including but not limited to concealed rot, asbestos, mold, faulty prior installation, unmarked utilities, or code-required upgrades triggered by the work — will be documented as a Change Order and billed at the rates stated in this proposal or at {{contractor_name}}'s then-current published labor rates, whichever is in effect at the time the condition is discovered.

{{contractor_name}} warrants the workmanship of the installed work for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment pass through to {{client_name}} as provided by the manufacturer and are the exclusive source of any material warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear, abuse, neglect, acts of God, subsequent work performed by others, damage from settlement or movement of the building, or modifications to the installed work performed without written consent. To make a warranty claim, {{client_name}} must notify {{contractor_name}} in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the alleged defect and allow reasonable access to inspect and repair.

This proposal is valid for 60 days from the proposal date ({{proposal_date}}). Pricing is subject to change after that date due to material market fluctuations and scheduling availability. Acceptance requires signature below and receipt of the deposit amount stated in Payment Terms. Upon acceptance, this proposal, together with any attached specifications and subsequent written Change Orders, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written discussions.

**{{contractor_name}}** — License {{contractor_license}}

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

**{{client_name}}** — Owner / Authorized Representative

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

Property Address: {{client_address}}