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House Sitting Services in Rochester Hills, MI
Your Home, Cared for Like Our Own
At Woofie's of Rochester Hills, we understand your home is also your sanctuary. Whether planning a weekend getaway or enjoying a summer vacation, you want to know everything is okay. Fortunately, you now have a reliable resource! You can trust our team to care for your home with the same attention we give to pets.
Our house sitting services include:
- Security Checks: Regular checks ensure your home remains secure. This includes verifying that all entry points are locked and noting potential issues.
- Plant Care: From large indoor gardens to cherished houseplants, we’ll ensure they receive the care they need to flourish.
- Mail and Package Retrieval: Avoid the worry of missed deliveries; we’ll collect your mail, flyers, and packages and keep them safe until you return. Upon request, we can forward your mail to your desired location.
- Custom Requests: Every home has unique needs, and we’re happy to tailor our services accordingly. Whether it’s starting your car, managing an indoor elevator, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Recognizing that each client has unique requirements, we tailor our services based on how long you’ll be away and your preferences. With our house sitting services, you’ll be reassured knowing your property is in trusted hands, no matter how long you’re away.
Our Proven Expertise Extends to Comprehensive Property Checks
Our house sitters carry out thorough assessments to ensure every aspect of your home is well-maintained. This includes verifying all entry points are securely locked and looking for signs of damage, vandalism, pests, or other concerns.
We also provide:
- Lawn and Landscaping Walkthroughs: We’ll evaluate your outdoor areas for proper care.
- Technology Inspections: We can check to see that TVs, internet connections, and outdoor lighting function correctly.
- Vehicle Maintenance: We can routinely start your care to avoid battery issues.
- Pool Equipment Checks: We can double-check pool pumps and chlorine levels to confirm everything is balanced and working properly.
- Appliance Evaluations: We’ll check appliances like the dishwasher, washing machine, and refrigerator for any issues. Our team can also run your faucets and flush toilets to detect potential plumbing problems.
- Smoke Detector, Security System, and A/C System Evaluations: Ensuring all systems are functioning properly and configured as needed.
Whether you need comprehensive long-term support or simple short-term assistance, we will create a plan that fits your needs.
Going Above & Beyond Is Our Specialty
After each visit, our house sitters provide detailed reports so you stay informed about your home’s condition. You’ll receive an email summarizing the arrival time, length of stay, and any significant findings. You will also enjoy updates via the Woofie’s app, which provides precise GPS-confirmed logs of when your house sitter arrived and departed.
For clients with specific requests, we offer a variety of additional services:
- Pre-Arrival Preparations: We’ll ready your home for your return, adjusting temperature settings, turning on water, and activating breakers.
- On-Site Waiting: Our team can be available for repairs, deliveries, and other appointments at your home.
- Boat Maintenance: We can conduct visual inspections of boats and lifts, including battery checks, to ensure they’re in good shape.
- Post-Storm Evaluations: Under our basic and extended service agreements, we can perform a property inspection within 24 hours.
- Laundry Service: Fresh sheets and towels will be prepared so you can skip laundry duties before departure.
- Aquarium Care: You can rely on regular check-ins and feeding for your fish and aquatic creatures.
- Trash Management: We’ll manage your trash and return bins after collection.
- Contractor Oversight: We can document any work on your property with photo and video footage.
Given our experience with in-home pet care, Woofie's of Rochester Hills stands out as your reliable partner for house sitting. We conduct personalized consultations with every new client to determine home care requirements. Our trained and professional team members will attentively watch over your home as we do for your beloved pets, giving you peace of mind while you’re away.
Contact us at (248) 600-5136 today to learn how we can help keep your home safe, clean, and maintained while you’re gone!
House Sitting FAQs
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What are the Benefits of Hiring a Dog Walker?
Hiring a dog walker benefits both you and your pup. These benefits include:
- Regular walks promote health and exercise for your dog. In order to remain healthy your dog needs exercise and hiring a dog walker can help them achieve regular walks.
- Walking can help to eliminate destructive behavior at home. Hiring a dog walker will help to allow your dog to relieve his/her pent-up energy. In turn, your dog will be less likely to chew, bite, and bark during the day.
- Mid-day walks with a dog walker can provide companionship. Your pet will likely be happier if they have social interaction while you're away.
- Scheduled walks allow you to run errands after work without feeling guilty that your pup is home alone. You will have peace of mind knowing that your dog was able to get the exercise and relief they needed during their walk.
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Will you also take in my mail, water the plants, etc. when I am out of town?
Yes! We can take in the mail, water plants, rotate your lights, etc. Just let us know what you need while you are gone!
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Do you administer medication?
Yes, we do. Depending on the type of medication administration that is needed, there may be an additional fee.
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How do I know that my dog was actually walked?
Our Woofie’s app includes a GPS tracking system so you can see the route your walker took when walking your dog.
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How do you enter my home for service?
Woofie’s requires two forms of entry to the home. If a key/s is one or more forms of entry, then a lockbox is required to ensure your key/s always stay on premises. A Woofie’s lockbox (which is yours to keep) is available for purchase if need be.
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Do your sitters have background checks?
Yes, all of our team members must undergo background checks upon hiring.
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