property sitting
long term property care
In addition to caring for larger properties without pets while owners are away Pet and Property Sitters provide specialist live-in care for properties awaiting sale or in cases of probate. Our service provides a 24 hour on site human presence ensuring:
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Burglars, squatters and vandals are deterred
We provide a full live-in service ensuring a continuous presence at the property. Our sitters will make regular inspections of the house, staff quarters, grounds and gardens as required reporting any problems or potential problems so that they can be rectified immediately. In cases were valuable antiques etc are present 24 hour cover can be arranged. Depending on the condition of the property we can also ensure the area designated for sitters is habitable on your behalf, even organising furniture where required. -
Properties are protected against weather damage
When an older property is left empty for a period of time minor weather damage can quickly escalate to major damage! Having a sitter on site means that such problems are dealt with promptly and in many cases averted completely. We can even arrange and supervise repair work for you. -
Rooms remain aired and lived in
As a rule, many older properties have issues with damp. We can ensure that the house remains fresh, aired and retains that 'lived in' feel. The house will be fully aired and professionally cared for. This also ensures the property is much more pleasant when it comes to viewings etc. Simple touches like this or even a vase of flowers can make all the difference! -
Properties and grounds are kept secure and checked over daily
Many of the larger properties we care for have fairly extensive grounds which require their own consideration. Sitters will check over the grounds on a daily basis to ensure everything is as it should be. Seeing people around and about a property is the best way of deterring vandalism, especially the local teenagers exploring while they think the property is empty! -
House keeping remains consistent with previous standards
Empty properties can soon become neglected especially when former house keeping routines end. We will ensure that the property remains at a respectable standard and that antiques are cared for and even stored away if necessary. As part of our service we are also happy to assist with house clearing and the removal of un-wanted items respectfully and as per your instructions. -
On-site management to see to any problems such as heating, electrical, plumbing, pest control, structural damage or leaks
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Antiques stored away and properly cared for
In many probate cases houses may well be in a state of dis-array. We can work with you to ensure that antiques remain safe and in some cases locked away. Our sitters will also be on hand to supervise any visitors to the property especially in the case of multiple viewings.
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Visitors are monitored, noted and restricted where required
No visitors will be admitted to the property without your permission and all visitors will be recorded. In cases of family disputes we can act as a neutral third party and prevent problems with people just letting themselves in. Appointments can be arranged for any inspections, work, house clearance or sale viewings and we will be on hand to keep an eye on things for you.
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Gardens are kept in good order
As a general rule we tend to find that the properties we care for have fairly extensive gardens. Many of our sitters are keen gardeners who are happy to see to a little light gardening and keep things looking nice. Should the gardens require professional care we can work alongside existing gardeners or find a gardener for you.
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General day to day property maintenance is over seen
Pet and Property Sitters can offer basic property management services ensuring that day to day property maintenance is over seen. We will keep an eye on heating, fuel supplies, light and monitor fires where required and see to any problems that may arise.
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Viewings and house clearance are supervised and property is well presented
Even the most vigilant Estate Agent can struggle to keep an eye on everyone when groups of people are looking around a property. Our sitters can be on hand to assist with this and offer support where required. We will also ensure that the property is ready for viewing; aired, warm and as welcoming as possible.
- Insurance remains in place at a realistic cost!
Employing live in sitters can ensure that household insurance remains in place. Even in cases whereby we are staying in staff accommodation rather than the house itself we can work with your insurance guidelines to ensure it is properly inspected, cared for and heated.
Our property care services are tailored to the specific needs of our clients as we are used to working alongside executors, family members, estate agents and solicitors. Pet and Property Sitters are able to care for properties of any size but specialise in the care of larger country houses. Care can be arranged at short notice and ended at short notice if required!
If you would like to discuss your requirements further please do not hesitate to contact us.