Good Value for Our Homeowner Clients
We Keep It Simple
Explore our transparent and straightforward rates for house-sitting, pet care, and additional services. Our aim is to provide good value and peace of mind for every homeowner
- £60 per day – includes sitter’s allowance, indoor plant watering, and house sitting.
- £70 per day for assignments of three days or less.
* For assignments of 30 days or more, a Reduced Daily Rate of £50 per day applies with No Travel Costs.
** If your sitter arrives before 10:00 on the start date, or if you return after 15:00 on the final day, please add an extra day to cover travel time.
*** Repeat clients receive a 3% Discount on the total bill for assignments completed before 31 December 2023.
For one-day assignments (such as for a gas inspection), we charge £70 plus travel costs. Please note: our rates are calculated per day, not per night.
**** A £12 surcharge applies for each Bank Holiday during the assignment.
- £10 per dog – includes feeding, care, and one daily walk.
- £9 per dog for two dogs; £8 per dog for three or more.
- Cats: £6 per cat; £5 each for two cats; and £4 each for three or more.
- Hamsters, Mice, and Reptiles: £1 per day each.
- Guinea pigs, including care and cage cleaning, £1.50 per day each.
- Pond and Tropical Fish feeding: Nil
For additional dog walks (more than one per day), add £5 per dog, per extra walk.
- Chickens, Ducks, or Geese: £1 each for the first ten birds, with a minimum charge of £3 per day, then £0.50 per additional bird.
- Rates for other pets are quoted individually.
- Horses, ponies, or donkeys: £6 per day each (for up to two animals), including feeding, water-checking, and stable mucking.
- For three or more, the rate is £5 per day each.
- Additional duties, such as grooming or exercising, can be quoted on a bespoke basis.
- For other large animals or extra duties beyond house-sitting, the rate is up to £13.50 per hour or lower, as agreed.
- Travel costs are typically £60, capped at £100, depending on distance.
- We do not add costs unless agreed beforehand. Lawn mowing, gardening, or other work is available at £13.50 per hour. We also have sitters experienced with goats and sheep; quotations are available upon request.
- Payment is required in advance, as per the details provided in our invoice.
- No VAT charges apply. No deposit is required.
- We prefer payment by bank transfer (details provided in our invoice).
- We also accept cheque, Revolut, and credit card payments via PayPal, Stripe, or GoCardless.
– or email us at info@houseandhomesitters.co.uk
– or call David on 07454 540777 to discuss your needs.
Please Note: Our Terms of Service apply.