Every sitter has at least 20 verified reviews — proven experience, real testimonials
Coverage across the UK
London & Southeast
High demand. Mix of city flats and suburban houses.
Southwest
Popular for longer rural sits. Cornwall, Devon, Somerset.
Cotswolds & Home Counties
Chocolate-box villages, often larger properties.
North of England
Growing scene. Yorkshire, Lakes, Lancashire.
Scotland
Edinburgh and Glasgow for city sits. Highlands for adventure.
Wales
Rural beauty, often longer sits.
UK insurance considerations
Most UK home insurance policies include:
Unoccupancy limits
Typically 30-60 days. Beyond this, cover may be reduced.
Heating requirements
Many policies require property above 15°C in winter.
A housesitter solves this.
Occupied property, heating on, post collected.
What we verify
| Verification | How |
|---|---|
| Profile ownership | GDPR data export confirms identity |
| Minimum 20 reviews | Counted from verified data export |
| Reviews are genuine | Official platform data — can't be edited |
If THS has done background checks, we display: “Background checked by TrustedHousesitters”
Typical UK rates
Per week
£300-500
Per month
£1,000-1,500
London and Southeast tend higher. Rural and North tend lower.
How it works
Browse
Filter sitters by availability and region
Contact
Message sitters through their profile
Arrange
Dates, rates, responsibilities
Pay directly
No platform fees, no commission