Caring For Your Home While You Are Away
Central Alberta is one of the most unique and beautiful places to call home. There is a reason you will hear locals refer to this area as "God's Country". And if you are lucky enough to have a piece of it, whether that's your primary residence, or a second home, you know that looking after your home, your land, and your little piece of heaven matters.
Whether your home is right in Red Deer, on an acreage, part of a lakeside community, having someone nearby while you are away makes a difference.
Acuity Advantage provides scheduled, in-person visits to help ensure changes or concerns at your property do not go unnoticed during your absence.
Areas We Serve
Our Red Deer County team serves homeowners throughout Central Alberta, including:
If you do not see your community listed, contact us to confirm availability in your area.
Why Regular Home Watch Matters
Central Alberta includes everything from homes in established communities to rural acreages, lake properties and seasonal residences, and each comes with its own considerations when left unoccupied.
Changing temperatures, winter weather, plumbing and heating systems, water concerns, exterior conditions and unexpected events can affect a property while no one is there to see them.
Regular visits mean there is someone paying attention.
Our professionals look for visible changes or irregularities, document each visit, and communicate concerns so that appropriate action can be taken when needed.
Regular home checks may also be required under the terms of some insurance policies when a property is vacant or unoccupied. Homeowners should always confirm the requirements of their individual policy before travelling.
Home Watch Designed Around Your Property
No two properties or travel schedules are exactly alike. Our clients include snowbirds, frequent travellers, acreage and rural property owners, lake and seasonal homeowners, owners of multiple residences, executors and estate representatives, and homeowners whose properties will temporarily be unoccupied.
We begin by understanding your property and what needs to happen while you are away, then establish a schedule and service plan appropriate to your needs.
Each visit follows a structured process for observing and documenting the condition of your property. If something appears out of the ordinary, you are informed and, when appropriate, we can coordinate next steps on your behalf, from providing access to a service professional to coordinating a repair or responding to an unexpected situation.
Meet Your Local Home Watch Professional
Ashley Hutchison
Ashley Hutchison leads Acuity Advantage's Home Watch services throughout the Red Deer County region.
With experience in property management and client care, Ashley brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail and an understanding of the diverse properties found throughout Central Alberta.
As a member of the community she serves, Ashley provides clients with something particularly valuable while they are away: a professional point of contact who is right here at home.
Professional Standards You Can Rely On
Acuity Advantage is an Accredited Member of the National Home Watch Association, and our team includes Certified Home Watch Professionals.
These are not simply credentials we list. They are part of the professional standard we believe should exist whenever someone is entrusted with access to your home.
Let's Talk About Your Home
Every property requires something a little different.
An initial consultation gives us an opportunity to learn about your home, understand your travel plans and determine the level of support that makes sense for you.
