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Free House Sitting Invoice Template

A house sitting invoice covers the billable line items, the totals, the due date, and what happens if payment runs late.

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October 2026

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Overnight house sitting runs on trust, because someone’s handing over keys and hoping the night is actually covered. A house sitting invoice gives that handoff a paper trail, so the price, the due date, and the payment expectation don’t end up as loose texts after the sit.

The invoice keeps the pricing up top in Line items, then lands on a clear due-date note under Payment is due on the date, with totals shown alongside. The payment wording spells out advance payment for sessions and what happens after the due date, so the client sees the rules before anything goes overdue.

  • Line items Swap the placeholder entry for your actual house sitting, overnight sitting, or add-on charges, then set the prices for each line.
  • Totals Check the total the client will be asked to pay, based on the line items you entered.
  • Payment is due on the date Confirm the due-date and late-payment wording matches how you book sessions before you send the invoice.

In Plutio, you replace the placeholder service line with your own lines and prices, then send the invoice to the client. If online payment is part of the setup, the same invoice can be paid against the total shown, with the due-date terms sitting underneath in black and white.

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What to include in a house sitting invoice

PartWhat it covers

Line items

The Line items section holds the billable entries, which you replace with your own services and prices before sending.

Payment is due on the date

The Payment is due on the date section carries the totals and the payment terms, including advance payment and what happens if the due date passes unpaid.

Who it is for

House sitters and pet sitters who need to bill overnight coverage, repeat visits, and add-ons without rewriting payment terms each time.

The invoice in full

Line items

Payment is due on the date shown above. Sessions are paid in advance: single sessions when booked, packs before their first session. If the invoice is unpaid after the due date, I will contact you and may pause future bookings until it is settled.

Totals

Questions about this invoice template

What should a house sitting invoice include?

A house sitting invoice needs the billed line items, the total due, the due date, and clear payment terms. This template includes line items, totals, and a written due-date and late-payment note.

Do I put overnight stays on one line item or break them out?

Both approaches work, as long as the invoice stays readable. This template starts with a single placeholder line, and you can replace it with one line for the whole sit or separate lines for nights, drop-ins, and add-ons.

When is payment usually due for overnight pet sitting?

Many sitters require payment in advance, especially for scheduled sessions. The included payment text states sessions are paid in advance and explains what happens if the invoice goes unpaid after the due date.

What happens if the client pays late?

Late-payment handling should be written down on the invoice so nobody has to argue about expectations later. The template’s terms say you’ll contact the client after the due date and may pause future bookings until payment is settled.

Can an invoice cover dog walking or drop-in visits too?

An invoice can cover any pet sitting & walking service as long as the line items name the service and the price. You can change the line items to dog walking, drop-ins, or overnight sitting and keep the same totals and payment terms.

Do I need to connect a payment method to send an invoice?

You can send the invoice without taking payment online, since the document still shows the total and the due date. A connected payment method only matters if you want the client to pay online from the invoice.

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