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If you are looking to hire a housekeeper in London, Bespoke Bureau offers the largest selection of professional housekeepers in the city. As one of London’s leading housekeeper agencies, we maintain a consistently strong pool of candidates available throughout the year, giving employers fast access to high-quality staff whenever needed.

Most of our housekeepers are seeking live-out positions, which is the most common model in London, but we also offer excellent live-in housekeeper options for households that require full-time on-site support.

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Housekeepers in London itself

We specialise in supporting clients across Central London who are seeking high-quality housekeepers. With over 20 years of experience, Bespoke Bureau has supported more than 1200 households and placed over 600 professional housekeepers in the last decade alone. Because most housekeepers prefer roles with easy access by tube or bus, we are able to match Central London households with suitable candidates quickly and efficiently — often within 3–5 days.

Our private registry includes over 500 vetted housekeepers (2025), each with extensive experience in private households, luxury hotels, or estates. An impressive 95% of our placements remain in their roles for 12 months or longer, reflecting our commitment to quality and long-term fit.

Our domestic staff agency is trusted by families and estate managers across the capital, and we maintain a rate of 4.9 on Google Reviews reflecting our long-standing commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. These results are based on hundreds of domestic staff placements in London.

Quality of our London housekeepers

All housekeepers registered with Bespoke Bureau have been personally recommended by previous clients or candidates and must pass our multi-stage vetting process before joining our books. Our assessment includes a full background review, reference verification, skill evaluation, service-mindset interview, and documentation check. Only 18% of applicants pass our vetting, ensuring we represent only the most capable and trustworthy professionals in the industry.

Every housekeeper we accept has a minimum of five years’ experience in private households, luxury hotels, or estates, along with excellent, checkable references, a current DBS check, and the legal right to work in the UK. Many bring significantly more experience.

Our housekeepers are well known to us and understand the expectations of the modern, refined London household. They speak fluent English and are typically loyal, committed, hardworking, and adaptable, which is why our placements demonstrate such strong long-term success.

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Typical Housekeeper Tasks

Our London housekeepers do far more than general cleaning — they bring calm, order, and a refined standard of care to your home. Core duties typically include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, polishing, disinfecting, laundry, ironing, steaming, and deep-cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. They also change bed linen, make beds to a high standard, maintain wardrobes, and keep all living spaces beautifully organised.

In the kitchen, your housekeeper can manage dishes, wipe down surfaces, clean appliances (including ovens, fridges, coffee machines and stovetops), and ensure cupboards and household supplies remain fully stocked — from teabags to toiletries. Many can also support with light cooking, meal prep, serving meals, dog walking, babysitting, house-sitting, greeting guests, running errands, and household shopping.

Essential Soft Skills

Beyond technical skill, our housekeepers possess the soft skills required to operate confidently and independently in UHNW households:

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Physical stamina
  • Strong time management
  • High dependability
  • Ability to work independently
  • Flexibility and initiative
  • Refined presentation
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Ability to manage their own workload
  • Strong teamwork skills

And much more

These qualities are what allow our housekeepers to integrate seamlessly into private homes and maintain the high standards expected in luxury London properties.

What most housekeepers in London find appealing

Most housekeepers are looking for full-time work. Preferably Monday to Friday. Some clients are seeking to fill positions that are 5.5 or 6 days a week. Consider having someone Monday through Friday, covering all aspects of your needs in that timeframe. This way, your Housekeeper will have sufficient time off for rest over the weekend and will typically perform better when at work.

The more straightforward a housekeeping job is in terms of duties, the easier the position is to fill. The most popular housekeeping jobs are the ones with pure cleaning duties. Having said this, we have many housekeepers that are flexible in terms of duties.

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Various nationality Housekeepers

We specialize in Filipina housekeepers but have available housekeepers that are:

Filipino
British
Eastern European
European
South American
Brazil

Housekeepers available in London for all positions:

We have housekeepers for families seeking a housekeeper in London who are:

Full time
Part time
Permanent
Temporary
Live-in
Live-out

Step by step

How Hiring a Housekeeper Works

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Contact us

Start by contacting us via phone or email to discuss your domestic staff recruitment needs. We will listen carefully, ask a few key questions, and help you define a clear job specification. You will then receive our agency information, process overview, and terms of business.

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Review Cvs

Once you have agreed to our terms, we will send you a hand-selected shortlist of vetted candidates that match your requirements. You may choose to meet candidates in person or via video, and you are welcome to arrange a trial period to ensure the perfect fit.

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Job offer

When you have chosen your preferred candidate, we will guide you through the next steps, including drafting a formal job offer, supporting you with the employment contract, and assisting with any logistics needed for a smooth start.

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Follow up

After the placement begins, we stay closely involved. We provide ongoing support and check-ins for both you and your new staff member, offering advice whenever needed. Our goal is to ensure a successful, long-term working relationship.

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Why Choose a Housekeeper in London Through Bespoke Bureau?

Finding the right housekeeper in London can be time-consuming — but with Bespoke Bureau, it doesn’t have to be. As a trusted housekeeper agency, we take the stress out of the process and ensure peace of mind from start to finish.

Our team carefully vets and hand-picks experienced housekeepers to match your unique household needs. After a thorough screening, we present you with a curated selection of candidates who meet the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and skill.

Whether you need full-time support, part-time help, or live-in assistance, we’re here to guide you through every step — and beyond. Your satisfaction isn’t just our goal, it’s our reputation.

Driving housekeepers in London and outside

Many clients residing in the outskirts of London or in the countryside seek a driving Housekeeper. It’s unusual that housekeepers drive. Especially Filipino housekeepers do not drive. Because there are such few driving housekeepers available, these positions are more difficult to fill. Therefore, we suggest thinking of other routes of covering your driving needs. Using taxis, or even a part-time chauffeur could be more affordable and practical than having your housekeeper drive.

Housekeeper Agency London – FAQs for Clients

What does a Housekeeper do?

A housekeeper is responsible for keeping a home clean, organised, and running smoothly. Typical duties include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, polishing, disinfecting, laundry, ironing, steaming, and deep-cleaning kitchens and bathrooms. Housekeepers also change bed linen, make beds, manage wardrobes, organise storage areas, and ensure all rooms remain tidy and presentable.

Many housekeepers also support the household in additional ways, such as shopping, running errands, preparing meals, serving food, caring for pets, babysitting, and house-sitting. In luxury homes, a housekeeper may also assist with guest service, maintaining inventories, and ensuring the home operates to a refined standard.

A professional housekeeper works with attention to detail, discretion, time management, and independence, helping families maintain a calm, orderly, and well-presented environment every day.

What makes a good housekeeper?

A good housekeeper combines technical skill, consistency, and a refined service mindset. At the most basic level, they must be able to clean to a high standard, manage laundry and wardrobe care, organise spaces, and maintain the overall presentation of the home. However, what truly defines an excellent housekeeper—especially in luxury London households—is their professionalism, discretion, and ability to work independently without supervision.

Strong housekeepers demonstrate:

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Efficiency and time management
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Reliability and consistency
  • Physical stamina and energy
  • Initiative and problem-solving ability
  • Flexibility with changing household needs
  • Refined presentation and strong communication skills

In UHNW households, a good housekeeper also understands service culture, guest etiquette, and the rhythm of a private home. They anticipate needs, take pride in maintaining high standards, and contribute to a calm, organised living environment.

This blend of hard skills and soft skills is what allows a housekeeper to integrate seamlessly into a household and provide exceptional, long-term support.

How much does a housekeeper in London cost in 2025?

In London, a full-time professional housekeeper typically earns between £40,000 and £55,000+ per year, depending on experience, hours, and duties. A specialist laundress with couture wardrobe care experience will usually command a higher salary, often closer to £55,000–£65,000. Live-in roles can be slightly lower, while live-out positions in prime London postcodes are usually higher.

What is the difference between a housekeeper and a laundress?

A housekeeper manages daily cleaning, laundry, ironing, and household organisation. A laundress is more specialised — skilled in delicate garment care, couture wardrobes, and luxury fabrics. Because laundresses are rarer, they command higher salaries.

Do you place both live-in and live-out housekeepers?

Yes. We place live-in and live-out housekeepers across London, the UK countryside, and internationally. Many UHNW clients in central London prefer live-out housekeepers, while country estates often require live-in staff.

How quickly can you find us a housekeeper?

We offer two options:

Standard Search – placements typically within a few weeks.

Fast-Track Search – placements in as little as a few days, with priority candidate introductions.

How do you vet your housekeepers?

All Bespoke Bureau candidates are interviewed, reference-checked, and background-screened. The majority are well known to us and everyone has at least 5 years experience in the private home market.

Can we trial a housekeeper before hiring?

Yes. We arrange trials from half a day up to five days. Trial fees are deducted from the placement invoice if you decide to hire the candidate.

What tasks can a professional housekeeper handle?

  • Cleaning and household organisation
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Wardrobe management
  • Packing and unpacking for travel
  • Light cooking or kitchen support
  • Managing household supplies and liaising with contractors
  • Errands
  • Shopping
  • Sometimes babysitting
  • Driving (rare skill)

Do you recruit Filipina housekeepers?

Yes. Bespoke Bureau is well known for placing highly experienced Filipina housekeepers in UHNW homes across London, the UK, and overseas. Many of our clients prefer Filipina candidates for their strong housekeeping, laundry, and childcare skills. We also have a dedicated page with more details on our Filipino housekeeper placements.

Do you provide temporary housekeepers?

Yes. We supply temporary and seasonal housekeepers for holiday cover, events, or short-term placements. This is especially popular with UHNW families during the summer season.

What are standard working hours for a Filpina housekeeper in London?

Do not overwork your trusted housekeeper. We recommend a maximum of 9-10 working hours per day.

Most full-time Filipina housekeepers are employed on a 5-day working week, which is the accepted standard for sustainability and staff retention in today’s market. Some clients may request 6 days, but this should be balanced with appropriate compensation and rest periods. Also, note that most housekeepers are not interested in applying for jobs where they need to work 6 hours a day.

Do you only work in London?

No. While London is our base, we place staff across the UK and worldwide — including Europe, the Middle East, the US, and Asia.

Why should we use an agency instead of hiring privately?

Using Bespoke Bureau ensures:

  1. Access to vetted, trained candidates
  2. Significant time savings in recruitment
  3. Guidance on contracts, payroll, and compliance
  4. Over 20 years’ experience working with UHNW families worldwide

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