Things you should consider: if something happens at your home, how much time would you like a water leak to create havoc in your home before it is discovered? It doesn’t take long for a small leak to quickly soak an area rug or damage your cabinetry. A small amount of water can quickly produce a large amount of mold and mildew which is costly to clean up and repaid! The sooner they are discovered, the less the amount of damage.
One of our colleagues reported that one home, which had their water turned off during the homeowners’ absence, discovered a large amount of mold created by a faulty sprinkler watering one of the home’s windows. This then ran down the windowsill and saturated the carpet. When it was eventually discovered, there was mold everywhere.
So, our response is that we recommend weekly home visits and most of our clients follow that schedule. Some are happy with bi-weekly if you are willing to accept the risks!