your HomeWatch™ Sylvan Lake Summer Villages House Sitting & Central Alberta Property Check Services has been the most referred private service in the region since 2015. Proudly serving Red Deer, Red Deer County, Sylvan Lake, the Summer Villages, Blackfalds, Penhold, Springbrook, and surrounding communities, our house sitting and property check service provides peace of mind to property owners seeking privacy and the assurance that their property and assets are in professional, proven, and reliable hands.
Our unwavering commitment to privacy, attention to detail, and personalized approach has earned us the distinction of being Sylvan Lake Summer Villages most referred and trusted name in house sitting and property checks. We are proudly locally founded, owned, and operated, with a reputation supported by Google’s Highest Ranking and a decade of client trust.
Since our inception in 2015, we’ve completed over 10,000 five-star-rated property checks, all with zero denied insurance claims—a true testament to our standards and reliability. Our member base includes a wide range of clients, many of whom we’ve had the privilege of serving for more than ten years.
Whether your property is vacant for a few days, several months, or even years, we understand that a vacant property is a vulnerable one. We work closely with each member to build a customized plan that ensures complete privacy, protection, and peace of mind while you're away.
With your HomeWatch™ Sylvan Lake Summer Villages House Sitting & Area, you’re not just hiring a service—you’re choosing the longest-standing, most experienced, and most referred local name in the business. Trust, professionalism, privacy, and protection are the cornerstones of everything we do.
Unlike many house-sitting services found online today, we are not a generic platform where anyone can simply sign up. Our name is rooted in trust and community—not part of a franchise, but a fully in-house, locally founded business offering a completely custom and personalized service. For over a decade, homeowners across Central Alberta have come to know and rely on us.
We carefully manage every aspect of our services—from how we care for each property to how we support our longtime members. This approach allows us to provide a level of trust, consistency, and accountability that franchised operations and open marketplaces simply can not match. Our members always know exactly who is looking after their property. There’s no need to scroll through random online profiles or select someone hoping to make a quick buck.
- We are not that kind of business -
For our members, privacy, liability, professionalism, and consistency are not optional—they're essential. That’s why we exist. Our members sign up once and continue to rebook, again and again, because they value a service grounded in security, privacy, and long-standing community trust. Our reviews speak volumes about the experience we provide. When you choose HomeWatch™ House Sitting Services Sylvan Lake Summer Villages, you’re not picking a stranger from a distant, faceless platform. You’re partnering with a trusted, local name—one that our members have built genuine relationships with over time. Our members lean this - a company who is deeply and personally invested in every property and every member we serve.
Summer Villages House Sitting Home Watch Owner & Service Provider Leanna Hamilton, founder of your HomeWatch™ - Summer Villages House Sitting and Property Watch Service brings a wealth of experience and heartfelt commitment to protecting what matters most—your home. With a years of in-depth experience in real estate, client care, and community service, Leanna combines professionalism with deep regard for privacy and a personal touch in every aspect of her work.
Drawing on over 11 years of experience in property oversight and care, Leanna approaches each home with privacy, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility. Known for her exceptional attention to detail and organizational strength, she treats every property as if it were her own—ensuring nothing is missed and everything is maintained to the highest standard.
Leanna's dedication to quality service is grounded in her passion for supporting small businesses. As a life-long resident of Red Deer, she understands the unique needs of property owners and takes pride in delivering dependable, private, and customized solutions. From lakefront communities of Summer Villages, Norglenwold, to Red Deer, Sylvan Lake and Red Deer County rural acreage properties, Blackfalds, Penhold, and Springbrook—we have long-time members throughout the area and understand the unique needs of homes across Central Alberta. Our House Sitting service is completely tailored to our members, the seasonal challenges, and of all varying property types. Whether it's overseeing vacant homes, assisting seasonal residents with their summer homes, or coordinating trusted vendors in your absence, your HomeWatch™ provides peace of mind through consistent, professional, and detailed care—providing our members with the confidence and assurance they need that their property and assets are always in safe hands.
who conducts the assurance checks?
A family founded, owned, operated and private business since 2015 - Leanna's hands-on approach reflects the commitment to providing dependable, private, and detail-oriented service with the highest level of integrity. The vast majority of our longtime clientele have been with us for over a decade. It's trust and foundation that your HomeWatch™ has been built on, that our members know their property is truly being cared for by someone who is personally invested in its safety and well-being.
how quickly can i register as a member?
We typically require 72 hours to conduct the on-site assessment and sign your Master Contract. This said, we have signed contracts with 4 hours notice. A variety of appointments are available. Once your Master Contract and on-site assessment are complete, all future contracts are initiated seamlessly online by logging into the members area.
What if vacancy or itinerary plans change?
Itineraries change all the time, it's the nature of our business. In the event your travel plans change, un-used checks are alwayscredited back to your account for future use. We do require 72hrs notice to accommodate scheduling adjustments. There is an Administrative processing fee. Checks credited back never expire, they are also transferable, though non-refundable
how are keys, codes and personal information kept secure?
Privacy is the merit and foundation of our brand. Members are designated a personalized Member ID number. Keys and any information pertaining to your property are coded with this number. Through our policies and procedures, trace possibility for security breach is completely eliminated. Further information regarding our detailed privacy policy and client service agreement is provided at the on-site assessment.
why WOULDN'T i just ask my NEIGHBOuR, friend or family member?
Times have changed, our clientele are looking for a professional, reliable and private service. Unless the at-fault individual admits to fault ie: neighbour, friend or family, the responsibility and liability falls to the policy holder. If the at-fault individual does not admit to fault, a civil suit would need to be initiated for damages. We are highly insured, this matters to our clientele base. Engaging a registered and insured professional service removes liability and competency risk.
contracts defined & payment
Short Term Contracts <31 Calendar Days: Payment in full is due upon receipt of issue and prior to services commencing.
Long Term Contracts >31 Calendar Days: Invoiced monthly. Payment for services is due upon receipt of issue and prior to the next months services commencing.
Snowbird & Extended Contracts >60 Calendar Days: Invoiced monthly. Payment for services is due upon receipt of issue and prior to the next months services commencing.
We accept all major Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. We also accept cheque, cash and e-transfer.
how would you handle an emergency situation?
If an emergency situation were to arise, the first call is always to the client to seek preferred course of action. We are highly connected and have a close-knit team of locally trusted, insured contractors that can handle any emergency situation should it arise. That's the your HomeWatch™ advantage. The foundation of trust our brand has been built on since our 2015 inception.