House Sitting in Portland & Seattle
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I am Portland based and can house sit in both Portland & Seattle. We can also negotiate house sitting in other locations.
As your house-sitter I would:
• Take and write down specific instructions from you about handling the house in your absence
• Ascertain appropriate lockdown services at the end of the day by securing windows and doors
• Perform light cleaning and maintenance activities such as sweeping and mopping and changing bulbs
• Handle light grounds keeping duties including mowing and watering
• Tend to indoor plants by watering them upon instructions provided and moving them in and out of sunlight
• Set up alarm and security systems and monitor footage to determine if any nefarious activity is being carried out
• Pay utility bills upon home owners’ instructions and ensure that any important mail is forwarded to them
• Answer telephones and doorbells and provide information regarding homeowners’ whereabouts and return, keeping confidentiality in mind
• Feed, groom and bathe house pets and take them to veterinary doctors if necessary
• Change linens prior to the return of homeowners and ensure that laundry is handled on time
• Ascertain that all kitchen and household appliances are in good working order and oversee / perform maintenance and repair work
Price is per day.
Training & Qualifications
I have been house sitting for over 10 years
Availability & Preferences
In Portland: any time
Outside of Portland: mostly weekends