Hiring house help in Karachi is easier when you treat it like a real role — not a vague favor. Use this sequence before you call an agency or meet a candidate.
1. Write the duty list
Separate must-have tasks from optional ones: cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, cooking support, or child help. Ambiguity causes most early exits. Write what must happen daily versus weekly.
2. Decide hours and presence
Choose part-time, full-time day, or 24-hour live-in for the full month. For 24-hour staff, agree that 1 off day is given after every 15 days. Area matters — commute distance affects punctuality for live-out roles. See DHA and Clifton pages if that is where you live.
3. Set a fair salary range
Budget according to hours, duties, and whether the role is live-in. Our maid salary guide for 2026 explains common factors including 24-hour monthly arrangements.
4. Interview with specifics
Ask about previous homes, guest handling, laundry volume, holidays, and comfort with children or elders if relevant. Use our verification checklist.
5. Run a paid trial
One or two trial days reveal work style faster than promises. Agree on trial pay in advance and observe punctuality, hygiene, and communication.
6. Confirm house rules in writing
Phone use, visitors, off days, overtime, and sleep arrangements for live-in staff should be clear from day one.
7. Plan replacement support
Even good placements can change. Ask how replacement coordination works before you finalize. When ready, contact Karachi Maid Service or start on the maid service page.
Quick checklist
- Duty list written
- Timing chosen: part-time / full-time / 24-hour
- Off-day rule agreed (for 24-hour: 1 off after 15 days)
- Salary range set
- Trial day planned
Common mistakes to avoid
- Hiring without a written duty list
- Skipping trial day for full-time or 24-hour roles
- Leaving off-day rules unclear for live-in staff
- Expecting childcare and heavy cleaning without stating both
Sample WhatsApp message
“Assalamualaikum, mujhe DHA mein 24-hour maid chahiye. Duties: safai, laundry, bartan. Off: 15 days baad 1 day. Kab shortlist mil sakti hai?” Clear messages get faster shortlists.
Internal links to continue
Explore maid service in Karachi, nanny service, cook service, and nurse service. For neighbourhood matching see DHA, Clifton, and Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
When you are ready, send your area, timing, and duty list through the contact page. Mention if you need part-time, full-time day, or 24-hour monthly live-in support.