Home watch by security, law enforcement expert

Allshouse Home Watch is hosting a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 7 at the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce from 5pm to 6pm located at 16837 E. Palisades Boulevard.

Jennifer Allshouse served twenty-seven years in the security and law enforcement related fields in both Arizona and Pennsylvania. She has extensive knowledge, experience and training in crime prevention, risk management and self-defense. She has received numerous awards for service in law enforcement, and as an educator and advocate. Jennifer investigated many crimes including burglary, theft, vandalism, and sexual assault. She was very detailed and thorough in her investigations which resulted in many awards and commendations.

Her Scottsdale clients Wally and Carol remarked, “Jennifer Allshouse has been our house-watcher since mid June of this year. We have been very pleased. She checks our house once a week, paying great attention to detail. We receive photos each week of things that Jennifer believes may be of concern to us – i.e. bugs, mice and snakes in traps in the garage, a toilet not working properly, etc. She checks the entire exterior of the house as well as the interior noting anything that may have changed from week to week. Jennifer has also gone to our house for unscheduled visits. This would be, for example, to meet delivery people or the exterminator, or to double check to make sure that certain tasks were performed. We would highly recommend her to be your house-watcher!”

Typical exterior home watch services include:

• General visual check of the home’s exterior
• Check all doors/windows/screens are in place and secured
• Check for signs of storm damage, vandalism, forced entry Visual check of the exterior including roof, tiles, drain spouts (from ground level) Visual check of the landscaping
• Visual check of the pool equipment – any visible leaks Check mailbox for damage
• Check that patio furnishings are in place, pillows/cushions intact Visual check and observation of the pool and spa area – does it appear to have been serviced
• Remove newspapers, solicitations, debris from front door area and sidewalks
• Check for signs of insects, pests, and rodents
• Check for lights that may not be illuminated

Plus, viewing the interior of the home is also important and often involves:

• Conduct a walk thru of the home, looking and listening for anything out of the ordinary
• Look for signs of mold, moisture and unusual sounds or odors
• Check ceilings, walls, and floors for signs of water damage or cracks
• Check and reset electrical panel for tripped breakers
• Check for signs of pest or infestation
• Check sinks, drains, showers, and tubs for obvious leaks
• Flush toilets, run faucets, check for leaks, and wait for cycles to finish before leaving home
• Fill any open water or sewer traps
• Check for possible outage problems
• Check and document operation and temperature settings on refrigerator and freezer
• Run dishwasher and washer, rinse cycle monthly only at the request of the homeowner
• Digital photos inside and/or outside if there is a problem
• Check and record temperature

Jennifer graduated with a M.Ed. in Health Education and degrees in Business Administration and Criminology from The Pennsylvania State University and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer has dedicated her career and life to serve the communities she worked with for the past twenty-seven years. She is a proud business owner and will continue to dedicate herself to the clients she serves and to the home watch business industry.

The Ribbon Cutting is open to the public. Join us to meet Jennifer Allhouse and learn how she can help you and your clients protect their home while away on vacation, business or for extended absences.