Promoting Trust and Professionalism in Home Watch Services
About the NHWA
Established in 2009, the National Home Watch Association (NHWA) brings professionalism, standards, and trust to the growing Home Watch industry.
Over the years, NHWA has grown into a trusted name among both homeowners seeking reliable care and business owners who want to stand out as qualified, credible providers. What started as a small network of committed companies has become a national — and now international — association, leading the conversation around accountability and quality in Home Watch.
NHWA Mission Statement
✔️ It is the mission and goal of the National Home Watch Association to establish and maintain the highest set of standards and ethics for all Home Watch companies in the United States of America and Canada.
✔️ To establish and maintain trust and confidence between homeowners and Home Watch professionals.
✔️ To protect the public from uninsured, unbonded and unethical individuals who represent themselves as Home Watch professionals.
✔️ To promote public awareness of the Home Watch industry.
✔️ To ensure that only companies who represent the highest levels of professionalism are accredited as members of the National Home Watch Association.
Why Hire an NHWA Accredited Home Watch Company?
As the Home Watch industry rapidly expands, countless companies are entering the market—but not all are created equal. Since Home Watch is still an unregulated profession with no formal oversight, there are no mandatory insurance requirements, reporting standards, or best practices. That means anyone can call themselves a Home Watch provider, with little to no accountability.
Choosing a Cabin Watch or Home Watch service accredited by the National Home Watch Association (NHWA) ensures you're working with a trusted, vetted professional. NHWA-accredited companies meet strict standards for ethics, training, insurance, and operational excellence. In a largely unregulated industry, that accreditation is your assurance of quality, safety, and peace of mind.