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PHG Southampton’s overnight house sitting starts from £55 a day, including care for one dog plus comprehensive home security checks. This covers room-by-room security checks, post collection, curtains and lights management, bins, and indoor plant watering, with daily updates and photos.
Last updated: 2026-04-29
Key facts
- Overnight house sitting from £55 per day including one dog and full home security service
- Additional dogs from £7.50 first extra, £5 second extra; cats £3.50 per day
- Home security includes safe checks of every room, garage, outbuildings, and garden
- Keys coded with no identifying information linking to you or your property
- House sitting is available only with pets present
- Police checked (DBS), fully insured with Pet Industry Federation membership
What’s included in PHG’s house sitting service?
Our house sitting service includes comprehensive security checks of each room, garage, outbuildings, and garden. We bring in your post, open and close curtains on a natural rhythm, and will respect your property at all times. Bins go out on collection day and come back in afterwards. Indoor plants get watered, and you receive regular ‘all is well’ updates with photos by Whatsapp or email.
How much does house sitting cost?
Overnight house sitting starts from £55 per day. That includes care for one dog plus all the home security checks. Additional dogs cost from £7.50 for the first extra and £5 for the second. Cats add £3.50 per day. These are indicative starting prices. Bank holidays are 1.5x standard rate, with Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day at 2x. Every quote is tailored after a free chat about your stay length and specific needs.
Do I need to have a pet to book house sitting?
Yes. Pets must be present in order to book a house sitting service with PHG.
How are my keys stored when you hold them?
Keys are coded, meaning they carry no identifying information linking them to you or your property. They’re stored securely throughout the house sitting service. We then arrange to pop them back to you once you have returned home from your trip. Ritchie and Amber treat the security of your keys with the same seriousness as the safety of your pets. You can view our DBS certificate and insurance at our free initial meeting.
Can I combine pet care with home security checks?
Yes, the goal is letting you go away knowing both your pets and your home are looked after by one trusted person rather than juggling multiple services.
Is house sitting just someone sleeping in your house overnight?
Many Southampton residents think house sitting means someone just sleeps in your house overnight and leaves in the morning. Professional house sitting is much more comprehensive. Ritchie and Amber provide active home security throughout the day including room checks, post management, natural curtain and lighting patterns, bin management, and plant care. They treat your home with the utmost respect and will strip the bed on their final day, ensuring your home is completely clean, ready for your return. Your pets receive five-star care aligned to their existing routine including walks, feeding, fuss and attention. You will receive daily updates showing both your home and pets are properly cared for. It’s a fully comprehensive service, not just overnight presence.
Is PHG’s house sitting right for your Southampton home?
PHG house sitting suits you if you want one trusted professional handling both your pets and home security rather than separate services. You value police-checked credentials, full insurance, and regular updates while you’re away. You’re happy with indicative pricing from £55 daily but want a tailored quote after discussing your specific needs. If you need the cheapest possible option or prefer multiple different service providers, other arrangements might suit you better.
Have a question about your pet?
Ritchie replies personally, usually within the hour. Every new client starts with a free meet and greet at no commitment, so you can decide with confidence.
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