Peace of Mind House Sitting

Peace of Mind House Sitting is an insured and bondable house sitting and checking company that ensures your home and its contents are safe and secure while you are away on short and long term vacations, on business or when your previous house is vacant while up for sale. We will either stay in your home overnight or we can stop in daily and do a full walk through inspection.

Home owners hire house sitters just like they hire for personal services such as housekeepers, lawn care specialists, and other providers. Hiring a house sitter allows you to avoid imposing on your friends and family every time you leave town or when your house is on the market. Peace of Mind House Sitting will care for your home as per your specific instructions.

Why hire a professional house sitter:

Most home insurance requires someone to thoroughly check inside at least every 72 hours or stay overnight
Avoid increased insurance premiums in the event of damage or theft while away and your home was unattended or checked
Ensure temperature control to avoid weather damage, i.e. burst pipes, flooding or damage due to a storm
Make sure your home is lived in and aired out during all seasons of the year
Deter against burglars, vandals or intruders/squatters; new lights on and/or changed, blinds opened and closed, phones answered or messages taken and sent to you via email if required
Feed, walk and care for your pets, avoiding having to rely on friends and family, or taking them to a kennel

Live-in services or daily house checks while you're away or your house is on the market:

Make sure your mail and deliveries are picked up and left safe inside your home.
Leave a vehicle in the driveway during checks and overnight stays, to give the appearance of ongoing activity and a lived-in impression in the home.
Check all windows and doors throughout the house including the garage, basement, and second floor, making sure they are secure. Turn on and change lights, inside and out, turned off and on between visits
Check on plants indoors and out, providing the necessary care
Verify that all systems - electrical, plumbing and pipes are in good condition
Take out garbage and recycling on required days
Provide the extra TLC to your pets instead of sending them to a kennel; daily walks, feeding, play time.

I am the owner of Peace of Mind House Sitting. I am a non-smoker, non-drinker and a professional who works from my home office. All I need is an internet connection and a phone line! I have been working in television production for over 10 years and I now own and manage a research, sourcing and consulting company for businesses and individuals across Canada. My line of work allows me to work from home which enables me to watch over the homes I house sit during the days and evenings. I am a very tidy, organized and low key individual and I take pride in the care I provide while owners are away.