Home watch is a scheduled, documented visual inspection of an unoccupied property performed by a professional on a regular basis. After every visit, you receive a digita report with photos confirming what was checked and the condition of your home.

House sitting typically means someone staying in or casually checking on your home. Home watch is a structured service with set schedules, written documentation, and a provider who carries professional insurance and is accountable for what they find. KeyBird is accredited by the National Home Watch Association, which sets the professional standard for the industry.

For most vacation properties and second homes in Southern Utah, biweekly visits are a solid starting point. Weekly visits make sense for properties with pools, irrigation systems, or known vulnerabilities — or during periods of higher weather risk, like summer monsoon season or winter freeze conditions. Monthly visits work for owners with newer, well-maintained homes who want a baseline of oversight. We'll recommend a frequency based on your property during the initial walk-through.

You hear about it the same day. KeyBird contacts you immediately when anything requires urgent attention — a leak, a tripped breaker, signs of pest activity, or anything else that warrants a call. We document the issue with photos in your inspection report and can coordinate with a contractor or vendor on your behalf if you'd like it handled.

A security system can alert you to unauthorized entry. It won't catch a slow water leak under the kitchen sink, an A/C unit that stopped working in July, or a pest problem developing behind a wall. Cameras show you what's in frame — they don't run faucets, check under cabinets, or confirm your main water valve is off. Most of our clients in St. George and Southern Utah have both a security system and a home watch plan, because the two cover different ground.

Yes. KeyBird carries $1,000,000 in general liability through Specialty Insurance Partners, a $10,000 dishonesty bond through Western Surety Company, and $100,000 in cyber liability through AmTrust Financial. All company principals pass annual criminal background checks, and all technicians carry a current driving record on file. You can verify our NHWA accreditation directly at nationalhomewatchassociation.org/homeowner.

KeyBird provides home watch services across St. George, Washington, Ivins, Santa Clara, and Hurricane. This includes neighborhoods like Bloomington, Desert Color, SunRiver, Entrada, The Ledges, Coral Canyon, and surrounding Southern Utah communities. If you're unsure whether your property is in our service area, reach out and we'll let you know.

Every KeyBird client starts with a complimentary on-site consultation and walk-through. We visit the property, learn what matters to you, and put together a watch plan built around your home rather than a generic checklist. Request your complimentary assessment here and we'll be in touch within one business day.