Frequently asked questions
Faq's from pet owners
- What is house sitting?
- Why choose The Housesitting Company over other websites?
- How do you vet/screen your sitters and minders?
- What is pet minding?
- What can and can't I expect from my house sitter?
- What is the process of booking a sitter?
- How much are your services?
- What's your refund policy if I cancel my house sit or pet minding job?
- Is there a minimum or maximum length of time?
- Do you look after home stay's, children, Grandpa?
- What areas of New Zealand do you cover?
- What pets do you care for? Is a snake out of the question?
- Who pays for pet food, living expenses, rent etc?
- Are my house sit details visible to the public internet?
- Can sitters cancel once booked?
- What is the situation with insurance?
- Are THC house sitters employees?
- Why do people become house sitters?
Faq's from sitters
- What are the benefits of house sitting?
- What are the requirements to become a sitter?
- How long is the average house sit?
- How many house sits will I get?
- What do I bring to a house sit and what can I use of the homeowners?
- Can I have friends and family round during a house sit?
- Can I bring my own pets to a house sit?
- Is house sitting a good option for families?
- What happens if I accidently damage something?
- Does the sitter pay rent to the homeowner?
- Do I get paid to do house sits?
- How much does it cost to become a sitter?
- Why can’t I see available house sits before registering?
- How do I get started house sitting?