The Best House Sitting Services
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 1,152 Google reviews of 8 top-rated house sitting services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best house sitting services for standard cleaning
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Standard cleaning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about standard cleaning
Carmen did a very good job. Only problem she is short and my bathroom has floor to ceiling tiles. She was able to get to some higher places. Carmen worked quickly and got the job done. My bathroom is sparkling and I am satisfied and would use her again.
Crb Buddy Maids made it easy setting up everything. It's for a deep cleaning. House hasn't been cleaned in years so you can imagine what they have gone through. The duo who came were amazing.
Excellent cleaning. They work around and with my clutter. Greatly appreciated this cleaning.
Excellent house cleaning service! I have used their company for several months and always quite pleased with the results!
I used Crib Buddy a year and a half ago for my son's rental house. I needed them again after he moved and didn't hesitate to book with them. They are prompt, efficient and professional.
We liked how they were responsive and provided value to their customers. About Iman-A who came to our home for a cleaning service: She does her job very professionally. She communicates well and she is respectful.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of house sitting services).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Petite Pet SittingBerkeley, CA | B 65 | BBBB–FC | 4.96 | — |
| 2 |  Citizen CanineBerkeley, CA | B 64 | AFBADAB | 4.92 | — |
| 3 |  Travelers Pet CareBerkeley, CA | B 63 | AADCCDC | 4.98 | — |
| 4 |  Crib Buddy MaidsBerkeley, CA | C 52 | DCABCCF | 4.71 | $173 |
| 5 |  Critter Pet CareBerkeley, CA | C 48 | CCDDBCA | 4.71 | — |
| 6 |  Red Rover Adventures In Pet CareBerkeley, CA | C 43 | CD–––FC | 5.00 | — |
| 7 |  Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.Berkeley, CA | D 32 | FFCDFAA | 4.71 | — |
| 8 |  Just Pet MeBerkeley, CA | D 31 | FAFFABF | 4.48 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
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Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.