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Peace of Mind, the Canadian Way

Home Watch is a fast-growing service across Canada, trusted by snowbirds, seasonal homeowners, and frequent travellers. The Canadian Home Watch Group (CHWG) helps ensure that every accredited Canadian business follows the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and detailed reporting.

While the National Home Watch Association (NHWA) defines Home Watch as “a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues,” CHWG brings that definition into a uniquely Canadian context—combining NHWA’s proven standards with the care, reliability, and community values Canadians expect.

A Typical Canadian Home Watch Visit Includes:

A full walkthrough of the home’s interior and exterior

Visual checks for water leaks, mold, storm damage, or pest activity

Confirmation that HVAC systems, plumbing, and appliances are working as expected

Ensuring doors, windows, and key systems are secure

Watching for signs of forced entry or unauthorized access

Collecting mail, packages, or handling other homeowner-requested tasks

Who We Serve

Canadian Homeowners

Need Someone to Keep an Eye on Your Property?

Whether you're spending the winter down south or heading to the lake for the season, an accredited CHWG Home Watch Professional offers peace of mind through regular, in-person checks of your home and property.

Fully insured and bonded for your protection
Helps prevent costly surprises and insurance issues
Vetted professionals with background and business checks
Committed to safeguarding your home while you're away

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Canadian Business Owners

Operate a Home Watch Company in Canada?

Take your business to the next level with CHWG Accreditation. Gain access to Canada-focused resources, ongoing training, and national credibility. Show clients you're part of the trusted Canadian standard.

Insurance and bonding help protect you and your clients
Reduces liability and enhances client trust
All accredited members are background and business vetted
Aligns your business with nationally recognized best practices

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What We Do

Across Canada, the Home Watch industry has grown rapidly as more seasonal, vacation, and secondary homes need reliable care from coast to coast. Snowbirds, cottagers, and frequent travelers all depend on Home Watch professionals to safeguard their properties.

But here’s the challenge: Home Watch is still an unregulated and unclassified profession in Canada. At the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, there’s no formal recognition of the industry. That means:

No required insurance or bonding
No standardized inspection or reporting procedures
No enforced best practices

In other words, there’s no built-in accountability.

That’s where the Canadian Home Watch Group (CHWG) steps in. We establish the standards that Canadian homeowners can trust—ensuring accredited businesses uphold professionalism, integrity, and reliable service every time. With CHWG, Home Watch in Canada isn’t just a service—it’s a recognized standard of care.

Our Foundation

Back in 2009, the idea of creating a unified organization for Home Watch businesses first took shape. At the time, companies across North America were operating under many different names, without shared standards or oversight. The goal was simple but critical: establish clear standards, best practices, procedures, and ethics for those providing Home Watch services.

Without proper structure—such as required insurance and bonding—homeowners can be left vulnerable to property damage, liability claims, or costly legal issues.

As the industry evolved, Canada’s role became increasingly important. In recent years, more and more Canadians have launched Home Watch businesses, often in response to homeowner insurance requirements for vacant or seasonal properties. To meet this need and ensure legitimacy across the country, the Canadian Home Watch Group (CHWG) was created.

Today, thanks to the efforts of members, advisors, and partners, the Canadian Home Watch Group, National Home Watch Association, and International Home Watch Association stand as trusted authorities—championing professionalism and accountability in the Home Watch profession worldwide, and ensuring Canadian homeowners have a recognized, credible standard of care.

Sandi Bredy

Sandi Bredy of Acuity Advantage Home Watch in the greater Calgary, Alberta, and Whitehorse, Yukon, areas of Canada, serves on the National Home Watch Association‘s Advisory Board. Sandi is the Board Advisor for the Canadian Home Watch Group, LTD, She can be reached through Acuity Advantage Home Watch at (403) 860-9921 or at sandi@acuityadvantage.com.

Nick DiNiro

Nick Diniro of Eyes on Site 4 U is the Chair of the Canadian Initiative - The Canadian Home Watch Group. A master plumber, Nick is the owner of Eyes on Site 4 U serving the Windsor, ON area. Nick is also a Home Watch Boot Camp instructor for the National Home Watch Association. He can reached at (226) 347-5800 or at nick@eyesonsite4u.com.

Our Membership Standards

Every CHWG-accredited member listed on this site has successfully passed a rigorous Canadian vetting process designed to protect homeowners and uphold the highest level of trust.

Our accreditation process includes:

✅ Criminal background checks on all company principals

✅ Proof of general and professional liability insurance

✅ Proper bonding coverage

✅ Thorough consumer complaint review

✅ Honest and transparent advertising practices

✅ Commitment to our Code of Ethics

✅ Agreement with our Mission Statement

By meeting these standards, CHWG members demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and integrity—giving Canadian homeowners confidence that their property is in trusted hands.

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Many people confuse accreditation with certification — but they’re not the same.

Accreditation vs. Certification: What’s the Difference?

CHWG Accreditation (For Businesses)

Accreditation is earned by companies that meet CHWG’s strict requirements. It’s a full vetting process that establishes a business as professional, trustworthy, and accountable.

To become accredited, a business must:

Pass a criminal background check on all company principals
Undergo consumer affairs and BBB inquiries
Verify all required business licenses at the provincial, municipal, or local level
Provide proof of ongoing liability insurance and bonding
Adhere to CHWG best practices and Code of Ethics

Accredited businesses are reviewed annually to maintain their status, ensuring standards are always upheld.

CHWP: Certified Home Watch Professional (For Individuals)

Certification is earned by people—principals or employees—who complete training and prove their expertise in Home Watch.

To become a Certified Home Watch Professional (CHWP):

The individual must work for or own a CHWG-accredited company
Meet hands-on experience requirements
Complete CHWG’s core and regional training curriculum
Pass the official CHWG certification exam
Recertify every 2 years with continuing education and a renewal exam

Accreditation = Business credibility.
Certification = Personal expertise.

What Home Watch Is (and Isn’t)

Part of our mission at the Canadian Home Watch Group (CHWG) is to make sure homeowners understand exactly what Home Watch means—and what it doesn’t.

❌ It is not a security service. While Home Watch provides peace of mind by placing a trained professional in the home on a regular basis, it does not replace an alarm system or licensed security provider.

❌ It is not house-sitting. A house sitter lives in the home while you’re away. Home Watch is different—it’s a scheduled, professional service, not a live-in arrangement.

✅ Home Watch is a professional inspection service. Accredited providers perform scheduled, visual checks of a home or property, looking for clear signs of issues. If anything is discovered—such as water leaks, weather damage, or forced entry—the provider immediately alerts the homeowner and follows their instructions on next steps.