House Sitting Jobs in London

House sitting jobs in London, staying put while owners travel

London owners travel constantly and many keep pets that do far better in their own flat than in a kennel across town. Petme house sitters move in for the trip and keep the whole routine unchanged. House sitting in London runs £45 to £65 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£45 to £65
per night house sitting in London
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 London

London 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 London areas

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

Breeds you will meet in London

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 London

Why London owners keep pets at home

In Clapham, Islington and Hackney many young professionals and frequent travellers keep dogs and cats in flats with no garden. In Camden and Shoreditch a house sit can cover a short work trip, and in Greenwich a longer family holiday. In a city where moving a pet across zones is its own ordeal, staying in the home is often the only practical option.

Rates in London

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

£45 to £65 per night

Overnight boarding

£38 to £58 per night

Drop-in visits

£15 to £25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

£15 to £25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

London areas that book the most

In Clapham, Islington and Hackney many young professionals and frequent travellers keep dogs and cats in flats with no garden.

CamdenHackneyShoreditchClaphamIslingtonGreenwich
Why Petme

Built for sitters in London

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 London

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

Where are the house sitting jobs near me in London?
You choose the areas of London you cover, and owners in those areas send you booking requests. Nothing is assigned to you across town. Set your coverage to the streets you can actually reach, and decline anything outside them.
Can I offer dog walking as well as house sitting in London?
You pick which services to offer, so dog walking alongside house sitting is normal. Each carries its own rate that you set, and you can switch one off without touching the other. Most sitters in London start with one and add a second once the calendar fills.
What is the difference between finding and doing house sitting in London?
If you want the work, this is the right page: you set the rate for house sitting in London and take the requests that suit you. If you want to hire, the owner search by address is where to look.
How much do house sitters earn per night in London?
House sitting on Petme in London runs £45 to £65 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 London?
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 Camden or Hackney. 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 Camden or Hackney.
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 London?
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 London?
That the house stays warm and looks lived in. On a London 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 earn per night in London?
London house sitting runs £45 to £65 a night. You set your own rate, so you can price stays covering several pets or a longer trip towards the top of it. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Why do London owners choose house sitting over boarding?
Mostly because moving a pet across London is impractical. A flat-dwelling cat in Islington or a dog in Clapham keeps its territory, its walk route and its feeding times if the sitter comes to it. Owners also like that the flat is occupied while they are away.
Nearby cities

House sitting jobs near London

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

BromleyCroydonEnfieldKingston upon ThamesHarrowRomford
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 London

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 London

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

Cat sitting jobs in London

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 London

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

Pet sitters in London for owners

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

Doggy daycare jobs in London

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

Dog grooming jobs in London

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.

Pet photographer jobs in London

Photograph pets professionally? Approved sitters who pass the photography review sell shoot packages and post their work where owners nearby see it.