Housekeeper agency · London & UK
Housekeeper agency for private homes in London
Head, live-in and travelling housekeepers who care for fine homes, wardrobes and collections. Found through Michael's private network and vetted by him personally.
The short answer
What a private housekeeper does for your home
A private housekeeper keeps a home to the standard of a fine hotel: caring for the interiors, art and antiques, managing the principal's wardrobe and laundry, and preparing the house for the family and their guests.
In larger households a head housekeeper leads a team and reports to the house manager. In smaller ones a single live-in or live-out housekeeper works directly with the family. We place housekeepers, not cleaners.
Housekeepers we place
Find the right kind of housekeeper
Head housekeeper
Leads the housekeeping team and sets the standard for the whole house.
Live-in housekeeper
Lives in and looks after the home, wardrobe and laundry day to day.
Travelling housekeeper
Travels with the family and keeps every residence, yacht or hotel suite to the same standard.
Housekeeper salary
What does a private housekeeper cost?
Typical gross annual salaries from MOR's recent searches, before the placement fee.
| Housekeeper | Typical salary |
|---|---|
| Head housekeeper | £60k–£80k |
| Live-in housekeeper | £45k–£60k |
| Travelling housekeeper | £50k–£70k |
Gross annual salary. Packages vary with the size of the household and the hours.
Vetting
How we vet housekeepers
- Face-to-face interview with Michael, and a practical discussion of the standards in your home
- References verified directly with previous principals, family offices or estate offices
- Identity, right to work and background checks
- Trial days in your home before an offer
Questions
Hiring a housekeeper: FAQs
What is the difference between a housekeeper and a cleaner?
A cleaner cleans. A private housekeeper looks after the whole home: fine interiors, art, wardrobe and laundry, guest preparation and the family's routines.
How long does it take to hire a housekeeper?
Under a week from brief to shortlist.
What does a housekeeper agency charge?
Fees are agreed with each client and depend on the search. Every search starts with an engagement deposit, credited against the fee.
Looking for a housekeeper?
Tell Michael about the household. Confidential, with a reply the same working day.