House Sitting Jobs in Derby

House sitting jobs in Derby, keeping pets in their own house

Derby has a solid base of family suburbs where owners travel and would rather not move the pets at all. Petme house sitters stay over for the trip, keeping feeding, walks and the house on their normal rhythm. House sitting in Derby runs £30 to £48 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£30 to £48
per night house sitting in Derby
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Derby

Derby has a wet maritime climate with rain spread across the year, frosty spells in winter, and short winter days that leave a narrow window of daylight. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and hold their slots through the drizzle keep the regulars that fair-weather walkers lose.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and across Christmas and New Year, with a second wave on the February, May and October half-terms and the bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking, daycare and drop-in visits carry the commuting week.

Know your Derby areas

Most bookings cluster Allestree to Littleover. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Derby

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

House sitting in Derby

House sits across the Derby suburbs

Derby house sits range from family homes in Allestree, Littleover and Mickleover to semis in Chaddesden and Spondon on the east side, and older cottages around Darley Abbey by the river. A house sitter keeps the home lived in, and in a home with several pets one sit can replace separate boarding for each animal.

Rates in Derby

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Derby. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

House sitting

£30 to £48 per night

Overnight boarding

£24 to £38 per night

Drop-in visits

£11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

£11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Derby areas that book the most

Derby house sits range from family homes in Allestree, Littleover and Mickleover to semis in Chaddesden and Spondon on the east side, and older cottages around Darley Abbey by the river.

AllestreeMickleoverLittleoverSpondonChaddesdenDarley Abbey
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Derby

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

House Sitting Jobs in Derby

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Derby.

How do I find house sitting jobs near me in Derby?
Start by narrowing your Derby coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I take dog walking jobs too, or only house sitting, in Derby?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Derby commonly run house sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
Do I use this page to find a house sitter in Derby or to apply?
This page is for people who want to work. If you are looking to book house sitting in Derby instead, you want the owner side of Petme, where you search by address and see the sitters covering your streets. Sitters land here to publish rates and take requests.
How much do house sitters earn per night in Derby?
House sitting on Petme in Derby runs £30 to £48 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Derby?
Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates, whether the home is in Allestree or Mickleover. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Allestree or Mickleover.
What does house sitting involve?
You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Derby?
With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.
What do owners expect from a winter house sit in Derby?
That the house stays warm and looks lived in. On a Derby winter sit owners want the heating held at their setting, post cleared, lights used normally, and the pet's routine unchanged. Agree in the meet and greet what to do if the boiler or a pipe plays up during a cold snap, so nobody is guessing at midnight.
How much do house sitters charge per night in Derby?
Derby house sitting runs £30 to £48 a night and you set your own rate. Price each stay on the size of the home, the number of pets and what the daily routine involves. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I take house sitting jobs in Derby with more than one pet?
Yes. One stay covers every animal in the house, so for an owner with several pets it can replace separate boarding. You see the full pet list before you accept, so nothing is a surprise on arrival.
Nearby cities

House sitting jobs near Derby

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

BeestonNottinghamLoughboroughCarltonMansfieldChesterfield
Before you start
What UK sitters and walkers actually earnUK pet sitter earnings, by service and regionWhen you need a home boarding licenceSelf-employed pet sitter tax, HMRC basics
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Start earning in Derby

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to £20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog sitting jobs in Derby

Board dogs overnight at your place or host daycare. A natural pairing with house sitting.

Cat sitting jobs in Derby

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

House sitting in the UK

See how owners find and book house sitters on Petme. 0% owner fee, the Protection Plan available for eligible vet costs.

Become a pet sitter in Derby

The full local guide for Derby: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Pet sitters in Derby for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join in Derby: verified local sitters, 0% owner fee, and Protection Plan up to £20,000.

Doggy daycare jobs in Derby

Run daytime dog care in Derby while owners work. Set your own day rate and headcount, keep up to 90%.

Dog grooming jobs in Derby

Groom for a living? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it, set their own menu and post their work for owners nearby.