Understanding the Benefits of Key Holding Services for Your Unoccupied Home
- DHGS
- Jan 27
- 3 min read
Key holding services provide a practical solution for homeowners who need reliable access to their property while away. By securely managing your home keys, a trusted professional remains on standby, oncall, to respond whenever a situation arises—whether it's enabling access to contractors, addressing an activiated alarm, or handling an unexpected issue. This service is ideal if you don't require recurring home watch inspections, but want the peace of mind of having an insured and bonded professional on call when needed.
What Is a Key Holding Service?
A key holding service involves a home watch professional holding the keys to your property securely. In the event a situation arises, you have a trusted provider who can act on your behalf.
In addition to the Key Holding Service, additional services can be provided, including alarm response, contractor coordination, opening and closing the home, home watch inspections, package handling, and more. These services can be tailored to your needs and are charged at an hourly rate beyond the basic key holding.
Why Use a Key Holding Service?
Using a key holding service brings several important benefits:
You always have a reliable service partner on standy-by
Once you become a client, you take priority, and if a need arises, keys are available to address a need at your home while away.
Secure Key Storage and Management
Your keys are stored in a secure location, reducing the risk of loss or unauthorized duplication.
Trusted Home Watch Professional on Stand-By
An insured, bonded, accredited, and trained individual is ready to access your property when needed.
Peace of Mind When Away
Knowing someone reliable can access your home provides comfort during travel or extended absences.
These benefits make key holding services a smart choice for anyone who needs flexible, home access without the commitment of recurring home watch inspections.
Who Can Benefit from Key Holding Services?
Key holding services suit a variety of situations and people:
Traveling Business Professionals
Frequent travelers can avoid the stress of leaving keys with neighbors or risking lost keys.
Seasonal Residents
Those who live in a second home part of the year and need someone reliable, on standy-by, just in case there is a home situation that needs to be addressed.
Vacationers
People on vacation can have peace of mind knowing their home is accessible if needed.
How Key Holding Services Work
The process involves:
Signing a Key Holding Agreement so that services are fully transparent.
Paying Annual Fee to securley hold keys for twelve months.
Collecting physical keys and alarm codes
If additional services are needed beyond key holding, such as scheduling vendors, opening and securely closing home for service providers, addressing an activated alarm, these services are billed at an hourly rate.
Choosing the Right Key Holding Service
When selecting a key holding service, consider these factors:
Reputation and Trustworthiness
Look for a Home Watch Professional that is insured, bonded, accredited, and has positive reviews and verified credentials.
Security Measures
Ensure keys are stored securely and access is logged.
Additional Services that are Available
In additional to Key Holding Services, understand what other services are available.
Pricing
The pricing for Key Holding Services is an annual fee to hold keys for twelve months and to have a professional on standby. If additional services are needed, such as addressing an activated alarm, scheduling vendors, or enabling access to the home, hourly rates beyond key holding would apply.
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