HOUSE SITTERS – POLICE, OFF DUTY-LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL 

LONG ISLAND | HAMPTONS | NEW YORK CITY

Why settle for a regular house sitter when you can entrust your home to a professional NYPD Police Officer or NYS Trooper?

Our officers are professional, reliable, responsible, and always properly attired while at your residence. They will maintain your property as you left it, ensuring bills are paid to keep services connected, plants and gardens are watered and maintained, and mail and phone messages are forwarded according to your instructions. Your pets will receive the same love and care they are accustomed to, whether they are dogs, cats, hamsters, horses, or fish. One of our house sitters even has experience operating a farm.

Our law enforcement officers will give your property the appearance of being occupied to deter burglars, squatters, and vandals. They will regularly check doors and windows and patrol the grounds, taking appropriate action to keep your home and valuables safe.

Our officers can also perform light duties to maintain your property. Finest Chauffeurs can arrange for a retired or active law enforcement officer to house sit, providing supervision to ensure the officer is present as required. We can even provide two officers to cover two shifts if desired. Our house sitters will care for your home according to your specific instructions, working tirelessly to earn your trust in Finest Chauffeurs.

Off-Season Services

We provide off-season absentee services to our seasonal clients to ensure their homes are visited and inspected regularly. During these visits, we check various items and provide basic maintenance services. Each inspection visit is documented and communicated to assure you that your home is in good hands, giving you peace of mind while you are away.

Included Services:

  • Visit the home on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
  • Inspect predetermined items on the interior and/or exterior of the property
  • Document the visits and provide a report to the property owner via email
  • Forward mail and packages based on client direction
  • Serve as the local contact for client alarm services
  • Conduct vehicle checks
  • Handle storm preparation and follow-up
  • Coordinate and manage supplier access and services
  • Oversee special services
  • Home opening and closing

Homeowners, here’s how to prepare your home before you leave:

  1. Inform your house sitter of your departure and return dates and times.
  2. Provide all appropriate phone numbers and contact information (cell phone, pager, fax, conference organizer, hotel, relative’s cell, etc.).
  3. Ensure your house sitter has all keys, garage door openers, and any necessary codes. Notify your alarm service about the house sitter.
  4. Inform neighbors or family members that you have hired a house sitter who has permission to enter your home.
  5. Leave a list of any appointments or services scheduled during your absence (lawn care, house cleaners, etc.) along with contact numbers for these providers.
  6. Provide instructions for houseplant care, mail forwarding, shopping lists, etc.
  7. Outline guidelines for visitors and emergency handling.
  8. Provide local contact persons with respective phone numbers who can access your home in case of an emergency.
  9. For extended absences, consider notifying the police that you will be away.

LONG ISLAND | HAMPTONS | NEW YORK CITY