Residential Security Solutions

Every client has different needs & customized security services are available.

Home Security Patrol Guard Services

  • Exterior Security Patrols by Newscapes Security in the North Shuswap

    Exterior Home Security Patrols

    The following services are included in our exterior home security patrol service:

    • A fully trained, licensed, insured, and uniformed security patrol guard will drive by your property once per week at different times in a well-marked, reliable vehicle. Additional patrols per week can be negotiated.

    • Exterior perimeter walk around to check for signs of vandalism or forced entry and weather damage.

    • Observe any footprints or anything out of the ordinary.

    • Record, report and facilitate repairs from any weather damage.

    • Photo documentation will be emailed to clients with time stamp.

  • Interior & Exterior Security Patrols by Newscapes Security in the Shuswap

    Interior & Exterior Security Patrols

    All of the services mentioned in the Exterior Home Security Patrols are included in this package PLUS the following interior services are also included:

    • Interior walk through of each room to check for water damage and pest evidence.

    • Check to see if all thermostats are as they should be.

    • Check to see if the refrigerator and freezer are working.

    • Flush all toilets and run all taps.

    • Check utility room including electrical panel, pilot light on furnace, hot water tank, water leaks, unusual sounds and smells.

    • Check sump pump.

    • Check all thermostats.

    • Check laundry room area.

    • Confirm windows are all closed, locked and latched.

    • Adjust lighting and drapes/blinds as requested.

    • Check garage and all vehicles.

  • 24/7 Emergency Alarm Response by Newscapes Security at Shuswap Lake

    24/7 Emergency Alarm Response

    The following services are included in our 24/7 emergency alarm response service:

    • Emergency alarm response service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    • Prompt, reliable attendance by a fully trained, licensed, insured, and uniformed security patrol guard in a well-marked vehicle.

    • Complete exterior perimeter walk around to determine the cause of the alarm and to check for signs of vandalism or forced entry and weather damage.

    • Reset the alarm and secure the premise.

    • If a breach occurred, the guard would contact the police and the client or the client’s representative.

    • A detailed report, including photos will be completed and sent to the client.

  • À La Carte Home Services by Newscapes Security in the North Shuswap

    À La Carte Services

    The following services are an additional fee. Please contact us for a custom quote.

    • Purchase groceries for your arrival home.

    • Extreme storm checks (extra visit).

    • Pick up mail from mailbox and bring to your home or forward as directed.

    • Cabin opening and winterizing arrangements.

    • Cleaning services for your arrival home.

    • Airing out home prior to your return.

    • Turn heat up to comfortable level.

    • Check hot tub water level and temperature.

    • Arrange and attend third party appointments as directed.

    • Supervise 3rd party contractors on site.

    • Assist REALTORS® with 3rd party inspections.

    • Start all vehicles monthly.

    • Run of all plumbing for 15 minutes once per month.

    • Run dishwasher and washing machine through a rinse cycle.

We keep a watchful eye on your property when you’re not there.

 

Some Fine Print.

  • Newscapes Security (formerly Newscapes Home Check Services) is a division of Newscapes Landscaping, and all of our employees are fully licensed and insured and have WorkSafe coverage.
    Our WorkSafe number is 990479.

  • Should you have a request for a service that is not listed above, please do not hesitate to ask.

  • Our standard rates include the North Shuswap communities of Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont & St Ives. Our South Shuswap communities include Chase, Sorrento and Blind Bay. Any locations outside of these areas will incur a mileage charge. Mileage fee of $0.60 per kilometer for anywhere east of St. Ives or the Adams Lake area. No added fee from the Squilax bridge to St. Ives.

  • Please contact us for a full list of our terms and conditions for all of our home security services.