A house manager who runs the home so you do not have to
A house manager coordinates your staff, vendors, maintenance and household budget in a larger home. We verify identity, check references with previous households, and give you a trial before you hand over authority.
- Identity & reference checked
- Runs staff, vendors & budgets
- Single home or multiple properties
- Trial & replacement support
Quick answer
What does it cost to hire a house manager in Bangalore through EzyHelpers?
We do not publish a fixed price for a house manager because the scope depends on the size of your household. Our model is a one-time placement fee paid to EzyHelpers, and you pay the house manager’s monthly salary directly to them. For a live-in role, the standard live-in placement fee is ₹25,000 + 18% GST, and exact fees for a house or estate manager are confirmed on a consultation call. Every candidate is identity- and reference-checked, and this specialised role can take longer to fill than an everyday maid or cook.
What a house manager does, and when a home needs one
The role is often confused with a senior maid. A house manager plans and supervises the work of a household rather than doing the cleaning and cooking themselves.
Identity and background checks before an interview
A house manager sees your home, your staff and your household spending. We verify Aadhaar and identity and check the local address where it is available. Police verification and a medical check-up can be arranged on request at extra cost.
References that speak to running a household
We speak to previous employers about the size of home the person ran, the staff they managed, and how they handled money and vendors. You hear what earlier households experienced, not a rehearsed pitch.
We match to the size of your household
Someone who ran a single flat is a different hire from someone who coordinated staff across two properties. We shortlist for the scale you actually run, so you do not over-hire or under-hire.
A trial before you hand over authority
You interview shortlisted candidates and can run a trial period. Handing over staff scheduling and budgets is a big step, so seeing how the person works in your home first matters.
Replacement support if the match is wrong
If the placement is not working, we help you replace the house manager. Live-in placements on the 3-month and 11-month plans include free replacements.
One coordinator who understands your setup
A single point of contact handles your shortlist, interviews and onboarding, and stays reachable after the house manager starts, which helps when you are settling reporting lines and duties.
House and estate management for how you actually live
Pick the arrangement that fits the size of your household and whether you run one home or several.
House manager for a single large home
One person who runs the day-to-day operation of a large residence: coordinating maids, cooks and drivers, managing vendors, and keeping the home to the standard you set.
- Scheduling and supervising other staff
- Managing vendors and repairs
- Tracking household inventory and supplies
- Keeping to an agreed household budget
- Being your single point of contact at home
Good to know: This suits a large home already running several staff. A home with one helper does not need a house manager.
Discuss a house manager →Estate manager across multiple properties
For families running more than one home, an estate manager oversees staff, upkeep and vendors across each property and keeps standards consistent between them.
- Oversight of staff at each property
- Maintenance schedules across homes
- Vendor and contractor coordination
- Budgets and expense tracking per property
- Preparing a second home before you arrive
Good to know: This is a specialised role with a smaller candidate pool, so it can take longer to fill than everyday staff.
Discuss an estate manager →Staff supervisor for your existing team
If you already employ several household staff but no one coordinates them, a supervisor takes over scheduling, task allocation and quality checks so you are not managing everyone yourself.
- Daily task lists for each staff member
- Roster and leave planning
- Quality checks against your standards
- Sorting out gaps when someone is absent
- A weekly update to you on the household
Good to know: A supervisor manages people. If you also want them cleaning or cooking daily, agree that split before hiring.
Discuss a staff supervisor →Household operations set-up
For a home that has grown without any system, a house manager can put the basics in place: staff duties on paper, a vendor list, a maintenance calendar, and a simple household budget.
- Written duties for each staff role
- A vetted vendor and service contact list
- A maintenance and servicing calendar
- A monthly household budget you can review
- An inventory system for supplies
Good to know: Setting up systems in a busy home takes a few weeks of settling in before it runs smoothly. Expect that.
Set up household operations →When a house manager is worth it, and when it is not
This is a considered hire. It pays off in a large household, and it is the wrong hire for a small one.
- Large homes already running several staff who need coordinating.
- Families with more than one property to keep to a standard.
- Owners who travel often and want the home run in their absence.
- Households where no one currently supervises the existing staff.
- A small home with one or two helpers usually does not need one.
- If you mainly need hands-on cleaning, a live-in maid fits better.
From first call to a house manager in your home
Four steps, with the checks done before you ever meet a candidate.
Tell us how your home runs
Share the size of your home, how many staff you employ, whether there is more than one property, and what you want the house manager to take off your plate.
Vetted shortlist
We send profiles that fit the scale of your household, each identity-checked and reference-checked, with a note on the homes and teams they have run before.
Interview and trial
You speak to the shortlisted candidates by call, video or in person, and can run a trial to see how the person handles your staff and daily routines.
Onboarding and follow-up
We handle documentation and the start date. Your coordinator checks in after the house manager begins and helps as you settle reporting lines and duties.
What to settle before a house manager starts
A few points that decide whether the arrangement works for both sides.
A house manager is not a senior maid
A senior maid does the cleaning and cooking herself. A house manager plans the work, supervises the staff who do it, deals with vendors and tracks the budget. If your main need is hands-on cleaning, a live-in maid is the right hire, not a house manager.
Decide what you hand over
A house manager works well only when you agree what they can decide alone and what needs your sign-off. Set clear limits on spending, hiring of casual help and vendor choices at the start, and confirm how they report back to you.
The size of home this suits
This role earns its cost in a large household running several staff, or a family with more than one property. In a small home with one or two helpers, the coordination work does not justify a separate manager, and we will tell you so.
Confidentiality matters here
A house manager knows your schedule, your spending and who comes and goes. We check identity and references before you meet anyone, and confidentiality can be written into the terms. Police verification can be arranged on request at extra cost.
House manager hiring questions
Common questions about the role, when to hire, vetting and cost.
What does a house manager actually do?
A house manager runs the daily operation of a household. That usually means scheduling and supervising other staff such as maids, cooks and drivers, managing vendors and repairs, tracking household inventory and supplies, keeping to a household budget, and acting as your single point of contact for the home. The exact scope depends on your household and what you want to hand over.
How is a house manager different from a senior maid?
A senior maid does the cleaning and cooking herself. A house manager plans and supervises the work rather than doing it, and takes on vendors, budgets and coordination of the whole staff. If your main need is hands-on housework, a live-in maid is a better and more economical fit.
Does my home actually need a house manager?
Not every home does. A house manager makes sense for a large household running several staff, or a family with more than one property, where coordinating everyone takes real time. A small home with one or two helpers does not need one, and hiring a manager there adds cost without saving you much effort.
What is the difference between a house manager and an estate manager?
A house manager runs a single home. An estate manager oversees staff, maintenance and vendors across more than one property and keeps standards consistent between them. Estate managers are a smaller pool, so those placements can take longer to fill.
How do you verify a house manager before placement?
We verify Aadhaar and identity, check the local address where it is available, and speak to previous employers about the homes and staff they managed and how they handled money and vendors. Police verification and a medical check-up can be arranged on request at extra cost.
Can a house manager supervise the staff I already employ?
Yes. Many families hire a house manager or supervisor specifically to coordinate an existing team of maids, cooks and drivers, rather than managing everyone themselves. We can place someone whose focus is supervising and organising the staff you already have.
How much authority should I give a house manager?
Agree it at the start. Decide what they can decide alone, such as routine repairs, and what needs your approval, such as larger spending or hiring casual help. Setting clear limits on the budget and confirming how they report to you avoids friction later.
What does it cost to hire a house manager?
We do not publish a fixed price for this role because the scope varies with the size of your household. Our model is a one-time placement fee paid to EzyHelpers, and you pay the house manager’s monthly salary directly to them. For a live-in role, the standard live-in placement fee is ₹25,000 plus 18% GST. Exact fees for a house or estate manager are confirmed on a consultation call once we understand the household.
How quickly can you place a house manager?
For most roles we share profiles within 24 to 72 hours of understanding your needs. A house or estate manager is a specialised role with a smaller candidate pool, so a suitable placement can take longer than an everyday maid or cook.
Which areas do you cover?
We place household staff across Bangalore and in Bareilly. Coverage in Bangalore is within the city and core PIN codes.
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Tell us how your home runs and how many staff you employ. We will say honestly whether a house manager fits, and share vetted profiles you can interview.
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