Stitched by people, powered by purpose.
We give property owners peace of mind and verified Gapsitters flexible, paid opportunities.
What is "gap-sitting"?
A gapsitter is a vetted, trusted short-term occupant who bridges the gap between full-time use of a property. Unlike traditional tenants or casual house-sitters, gapsitters provide responsible presence, light maintenance, and security during vacancies or transitions. They earn flexible side income while owners gain peace of mind, safe assets, and real accountability.
Why Patchwork, why now?
Millions of homes sit empty
About 15 million homes are vacant nationwide. Matching responsible people to idle homes is common sense.
America is aging fast
The 65+ population is ~61 million today and will be roughly 1 in 5 Americans by 2030—more help-at-home, more check-ins, more trusted presence.
America is retiring fast
By 2030, over 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every day. Retirees are more mobile, traveling more, and open to flexible side work like house sitting and caretaking.
Work is more flexible than ever
Over a third of U.S. workers now do gig, freelance, or remote work. More people are mobile and open to short-term housing roles.
Sources: U.S. Census (vacancies & aging), LendingTree analysis of Census data.
Why Patchwork, why now?
Millions of homes sit empty
About 15 million homes are vacant nationwide. Matching responsible people to idle homes is common sense.
America is aging fast
The 65+ population is ~61 million today and will be roughly 1 in 5 Americans by 2030—more help-at-home, more check-ins, more trusted presence.
America is retiring fast
By 2030, over 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every day. Retirees are more mobile, traveling more, and open to flexible side work like house sitting and caretaking.
Work is more flexible than ever
Over a third of U.S. workers now do gig, freelance, or remote work. More people are mobile and open to short-term housing roles.
Sources: U.S. Census (vacancies & aging), LendingTree analysis of Census data.
Search Projects
Place a Bid Now
Find a project that matches your skills and availability. Click "Bid" to submit your proposal with your rate and a brief message explaining why you're the right fit. Property owners can accept up to 5 bids per listing.
Submit a Bid
List exact tasks, timing, and comms. Example — "Install 2 locks (2 hrs), set up 3 cameras (1.5 hrs), daily check-in (10 min)."
How Patchwork Works
Gapsitters want to get paid, homeowners need verified protection. No scope creep, no scams.
- Create a listing: dates, general area (kept private), needs, stipend.
- Invite or accept up to 5 bids.
- Review profiles, run a video interview, pick your gapsitter.
- Upload proof of dwelling insurance (optional addenda).
- Message + daily photo check-ins; pay stipend as agreed.
- Build a profile with skills, links, and short video.
- Search projects; submit a scoped bid (hours/tasks/price).
- Confirm expectations (pets? lawn? tools?) and insurance.
- Deliver updates; request clarifications early and often.
See Us in Action
Watch a real Gapsitter communicating her work in a vacant home squatting situation.
🎥 Watch Full VideoProperty Care & Security
- Regular property check-ins
- Remote surveillance set up
- Emergency response readiness
- On-site security presence
Contractor & Utility Oversight
- Supervising repairs & maintenance
- Coordinating with utility providers
- Vendor access & scheduling
Accessibility & Aging in Place
- Home modifications for safety: ramps/railings
- Adaptable Medical Equipment
- Mobility support & assistance
- Fall prevention lighting install
- Regular accessibility check-ups
Specialized Lifestyle Support
- Cooking classes
- Event hosting assistance
- Translation services
Join Us — Investors, Partners, and Full-Stack Talent
We're early stage and looking for partners who share our vision of safer, more flexible housing solutions. If you bring expertise in caregiving, property, or labor systems, we'd love to collaborate on our next milestones.
Angels, equity partners, and strategic collaborations
We're raising an early round to accelerate our MVP roadmap (verification, escrow, and trust features). If you're active in proptech, home services, marketplaces, or payments/ID, we'd love to talk.
- Use of funds: product, security, verification, pilot markets
- Go-to-market: verified supply, homeowner safety, seasonal segments
- Business model: subscriptions + premium verification tiers
Independent Living Champions
Real-world caregiving experience — from supporting seniors at home to helping people navigate mobility, vision, or hearing challenges.
Experienced Builders
People who understand adaptive equipment, and inclusive support outside of traditional assisted living.
Full-Stack Developer (MVP, security-first)
Help us ship a professional MVP: profiles, verified access, email/SMS notifications, verification partners, and a clean admin. Phase 2 adds automated verification and escrow.
- Frontend: Next.js/React + Tailwind (or equivalent)
- Backend: Node/Nest or Django/FastAPI • Postgres
- Auth/Notifications: Auth0/Clerk • SendGrid/Postmark • Twilio SMS
- Storage: S3/R2 presigned uploads • basic image constraints
- Nice-to-have: Stripe Connect, ID verification APIs
Donate to Fuel the Vision
Every contribution helps us move faster — from development to verification partners to pilot markets. Your donation directly supports building safer, more flexible housing solutions.
💛 Donate Now on CrowdfunderAll proceeds go directly toward MVP development, pilot testing, and community expansion for Patchwork Living.
💛 Donate Now on GivethAI, Blockchain, and Community Resilience
As Patchwork Living scales, its greatest strength will be its people — a decentralized network of verified, skilled individuals embedded within local communities. What begins as a platform for securing vacant homes naturally extends into a community resilience network capable of rapid, on-the-ground response. In times of crisis — from hurricanes to urban outages — these trusted sitters can provide early documentation, wellness checks, and property stabilization before larger agencies mobilize.
AI photo recognition tools can authenticate real-time updates and assess structural or environmental damage, while blockchain-based escrow payments allow secure, transparent transactions between property owners, insurers, and sitters — across borders and in multiple currencies. This ensures accountability, quick onboarding, and verifiable service delivery even in unstable conditions.
AI-Assisted Matching
Connects owners and sitters by analyzing skill sets, reliability, and location patterns.
Photo Recognition & Documentation
Automatically verifies property conditions with timestamps and geotags.
Blockchain Escrow Payments
Ensures funds are securely held until both parties confirm job completion.
Community Resilience Network
Creates an ecosystem of verified helpers ready for emergency response, disaster recovery, or local support.
Cloud-Based Accountability
Stores photos, check-ins, and communications securely for transparency and peace of mind.
Revenue Models / Pricing
Flat Stipend
Simple monthly stipend for presence + scoped tasks. Clear expectations, no surprises.
One-Time Check-ins
Base presence + add-ons (locks, camera installations, yard). Snowbird Lockdowns, squatter proofing. Sitters price transparently.
Hybrid
Friendly neighbor subscription style service w/recurring services tailored to individual needs
Listing Fees and % of Transactions
Competitive marketplace doesn't require membership, it requires verification
All pricing is example-only for demo.