Vacation Watch

Everybody needs a break from the hustle and bustle that daily life brings.  The last thing that you need is to worry about your home while you are gone.  Did I leave the iron on?  Was the back door locked?  Did we remember to stop the newspaper and mail?  None of these questions need to haunt you while you are supposed to be relaxing.  Call My Arizona Butler and let us watch over your home while you have a good time.  Our extensive background in civilian and military law enforcement will be at work for you as if you had an officer swinging by to check on things.  The difference is My Arizona Butler doesn’t have to worry about call load or manpower restrictions affecting our availability that could take us away from getting the job done.

Whether it is corporate travel or a military deployment, My Arizona Butler stands ready to answer the call right along with you.  Duty calls and brings with it enough to occupy your mind without worrying about how things are at home.  We will work with you personally to schedule our home visits to suit your specific needs while you are away.  And all at a cost that is far below what most people anticipate.  Besides, how do you put a price on peace of mind?

The following lists are by no means all inclusive and may be tailored to suit your needs and desires, but are typical of the services provided during home visits.  My Arizona Butler will work with you to review and layout a program with your specifically requested services in mind and carry them out with our unique level of personalized care.

Just before you leave home: 

• Prior interior and exterior inspection

• Alarm system checked and prepared

• If requested, disconnect water heater, instant hot, reset thermostats, reset ice maker*

• Ensure status of windows, screens, doors, and garage

• Put up shutters** and close window coverings

• Disconnect unused electrical appliances

• Ensure that all electrical timers are set and functioning properly (if applicable)

• Set pool / water heater timer

• Change smoke detector batteries (if needed)

• Comprehensive interior and exterior visual inspection 

While you are away, My Arizona Butler will safeguard and monitor your home with visual inspections of:    

• Check status of all doors, locks, windows, and garage

• Check swimming pool, fenced yard, external lighting

• Visually inspect A/C, foundation, roof, gutters / downspouts, siding

• Visually inspect for plumbing / structural leaks

• Flush toilets and run faucets and check basins, plumbing leaks

• Operate dishwasher and clothes washer to ensure the integrity of the seals

• Check garbage disposal

• Check landline phones for dial tone / ringer setting

• Check status of landscape and pool maintenance

• Water house plants (up to 10 plants included)

• Check for mold and mildew growth (odors)

• Check for indications of pest or insect infestation

• Remove newspapers from driveway, accumulated mail, door hangers, etc

• Check smoke detectors and hot water heater

• Start vehicles to ensure battery strength upon your return

• Before we leave your property, documentation of each regular visit will be e-mailed to you with written & photographic reports noting status including any special issues requiring attention      

 *All visits are personally conducted exclusively by My Arizona Butler's owners


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Just before your return home:

• Return interior and external visual inspection

• Alarm system checked and prepared per your request

• Confirm status of windows, screens, doors, and garage

• Remove shutters** and open window coverings

• Connect unused electrical appliances

• Ensure that golf cart is charged and ready for your return

• Connect and check water heater timer set, instant hot, reset thermostats, A/C, reset ice maker*

• Change smoke detector batteries (if needed)

If there is a service that is not listed that you are interested in, please do not hesitate to ask.  Our number one goal is your satisfaction and we will try very hard to accommodate unique needs.  As our goal is to keep our clients informed, we actively support the security and maintenance of your residence for
optimum value and protection of your home.

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“I’ll just call ‘My Arizona Butler’ and have them take care of it for me”