Home and pet check-in visits

Homeowners who are away and whose pets or homes need regular checks, but who don't need someone sleeping in the property.

A fixed price per visit, with discounts or extras for longer visits, two visits a day, or medication. A tight local patch keeps travel time low.

• Organised and punctual
• Comfortable with different pets
• Honest and trustworthy with keys
• Clear updates to owners

• Insurance that covers keys, damage and animals in your care, check the wording
• Secure key storage and a clear record of who has which keys
• Clients may need cover during bank holidays and school holidays, so check you can keep your promises
• Check with your council whether any licence applies if you ever look after animals at your own home
• Pet emergencies, agree in advance who to call and how vet costs are handled

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £600, depending on insurance, secure key storage and how you advertise. These are estimates, so check that your cover includes keys, damage and animals in your care.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on how many visits you book each day and how busy holiday periods are. These are estimates, and clients may need cover during bank and school holidays.

Check that your insurance covers keys, damage and animals in your care, and keep keys securely with a clear record of who holds which. Check with your council whether any licence applies if you ever look after animals at your own home.