Brett & Nathalie's Home Sitting Page

Hi and welcome to our house sitting site!!
Keeping your property maintained and secure

About us:

Nathalie and I(Brett) started our home sitting service after being asked by a friend
to look after their property for 3 weeks back in 2007. After returning home to
Medway in Kent, UK, we advertised on the internet and started receiving enquiries.
We both love animals,and have no problem with any kind of pet.

I have managerial and practical skills and was running my own small
transport business in Kent until price rises and regulations told me that was
enough!
1989: Acting as house minder for the 'Estates Office', Abbey Rd
1990: Part managerial, part Repairs/Maintenance for Oval Housing Co-op
for 6 years
2001: Marriots Hotel group as Maintenance Supervisor, Maidstone for 1 year

BRETT'S CV

Nathalie is an illustrator/animator.
We are registered members of the Federation of Small Businesses('I LOVE MOVING')

So far we haven't looked back and have received kind and courteous reception
wherever we have been. Nathalie has been able to fit in work on commissions
for illustrations whilst sitting and I am available for any repairs and making sure
the property is secure.
Please ask, but we only take on 'live in 'housekeeping', ie, ironing, cooking for
the owners at our own discretion.

( references availalble)

Area:

We mainly cover Europe and the UK, to avoid high costs of transporting our personal stuff,
and find that this area has sufficient ongoing work.

If we cannot fulfil an enquiry we recommend our customers to a suitable alternative agency.

Terms and Conditions:

Our main function is to look after property in the owner/s absence.

To maintain and keep secure the property as required.
To do the usual cleaning chores on a regular basis.
Not to allow any outsiders access unless instructed by the owner/s.
To look after any pets or animals as instructed.(see price structure)

Privacy:

We undertake not to disclose any information, personal or otherwise to any
Third Party regarding the property/s of the owner/s.
For our own advertising purposes, and only with the permission of the owner/s, to include
our period of stay in our list of completed jobs.
All customers addresses and emails are completely confidential and will never be passed
on to a Third Party.

Prices:

To live-in,sit a habitable property- price per day

The cost for an average house,living in, eg: 2 dogs, 2 cats and 1 horse would be £45/day
plus travelling to and from site, based on a 1 week minimum*
Contact us for a quote, no obligation, if you have more pets/animals and included jobs/
repairs etc.


If the sitting is for 'live-in' housekeeping/caretaker/repairs and maintenance/gardening etc then
our charge would start from £250/week minimum, for one of us working, depending on the amount of
hours required to work. If partner has to work also then extra depending on type/hours of work.

Empty properties belonging to estate agents/landlords/etc that need minding
whilst being sold: by arrangement.

We like the internet connection but not essential.

*Please contact us if you are .not sure, no obligation, and we can discuss and work out the
best arrangement for you.

Extra costs:

Fuel costs to and from property, ie arrival and departure journeys.
Feeding up to 2 dogs or cats is free*. Above that please enquire.
Feeding one horse is free*.
For other animals please enquire.
Any other special arrangements by agreement
*the customer supplies the foodstuffs

Insurance:
We carry our own insurance against accidental damage, but cannot be responsible for
leaking or burst water pipes, fire damage through faulty gas or electrical installations,
weather damage, faulty construction installations and anything outside Health and Safety
regulations.
Anything we may accidentally break we will replace.