Adam

Thank you for considering me as your house sitter...

I have 8 years+ experience of house and pet sitting, across the UK, while embracing my inner 'digital nomad'. I enjoy housesitting as a lifestyle, spending time in some beautiful locations, forming some great friendships along the way (and indeed bonds with some super special animals!)

I work as a strategic consultant, in the voluntary sector and for SMEs, providing business development support; I'm also reviving a creative writing and visual arts practice. A calm, thoughtful, creative mind, I'm passionate about everything nature and wellness oriented; spanning movement, Gongfu tea, making music, meditation, philosophy, poetry, sustainable living, and much more.

SIT PREFERENCES

I tend to prefer sits upwards of 3 weeks, though I always welcome inquiries for shorter sits; occasionally I can be available at short notice also. Rural locations, close to nature, and those nearer the coast, are preferred, but I entertain any sit, in any location. I'm also going to be offering my sitting services internationally via 'Trusted House Sitters'. If you have a holiday home or let, and would like to inquire about me possibly sitting for you, please get in touch.

COMMUNICATION

By accepting the trust you place in me as a sitter, I really value honest and direct communication. Prior to confirming a sit I always like to thoroughly discuss and agree both parties expectations and boundaries; wherever possible I like to also visit your home and meet your animals. It's important to me that you are confident and able to enjoy your time away from home, as it is that I can balance the responsibility you place in me and able to continue my work commitments.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

I enjoy providing pet owners with updates and photos, so that you feel reassured and connected with your pet/s while away. In addition I'm always happy to water house plants and small gardens, as part of the sit agreement.

With prior agreement, I can also provide additional services, such as interior painting and decorating, grounds clearance, and pet portrait photography (see examples below), etc. All such work and rates must be agreed no less than 2 weeks in advance of a sit commencing. References for such work are available on request.

CHARGES

I do not charge for house and pet sitting; I see it as a happy, altruistic exchange. If you are happy with my sit however, I do welcome any "tip" you may like to offer.

There are, however, some exceptions, when charges may apply. Long term sits (over 3 weeks) that are requested with less than 2 weeks notice, may incur a modest daily rate charge, 50% of which is payable in advance.

Occasionally, sits over 3 months in duration may also be subject to an agreed modest day rate. Such charges may be required because of the potential impact upon current employment arrangements, and the impact a sit may have upon them. Any such rates are bespoke and subject to negotiation.