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Professional Household Maintenance Specialist for Private Homes and Estates

Home Staff International — a leading international family staffing company, the only one in the world with its own network of agencies, providing services to high-profile clients in various countries.

We offer household maintenance specialists (estate handymen) — technically skilled professionals with experience in private households. They are responsible for all engineering and maintenance processes, ensuring stable operation of all systems and facilities.

Household maintenance specialists are ready to workwork

Selection of qualified Household maintenance specialists who will professionally maintain your house in order.

Property and Utility Area Care

Oversees outdoor and utility areas such as garages, basements, and workshops, maintaining order and checking lighting and irrigation systems.

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Home Technical Maintenance

The household assistant maintains all technical systems — heating, water supply, ventilation, electricity, and plumbing — ensuring their proper operation through regular inspection and minor repairs.

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Coordination with Services and Contractors

Coordinates and supervises the work of service providers, electricians, plumbers, and contractors, reporting to the homeowner on completed tasks and equipment condition.

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Minor Repairs and Maintenance

Performs minor repairs of furniture, equipment, doors, and appliances. Keeps tools in order and promptly replaces worn parts or materials.

Home Staff International provides a unique service for the most discerning clients worldwide. We handle the most challenging requests that smaller local agencies cannot fulfill. We also recruit staff with foreign language skills, and for client travel, we offer candidates holding valid visas for the required countries.

Thorough selection of household maintenance specialists

All household maintenance specialists undergo technical skills assessment, reference checks, and medical screening. We select professionals experienced in maintaining private estates, with expertise in plumbing, electrical systems, heating, and security controls.

The candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in private household maintenance.
Must have solid knowledge of plumbing, electricity, heating, and ventilation systems.
Technical or engineering education is an advantage.
Ability to perform minor repairs and troubleshoot household issues.
Responsible, punctual, and precise in work.
Skilled in handling tools and equipment safely and professionally.
Experience coordinating with household staff and service providers.
Willingness to work long-term

Technical Maintenance

Monitoring heating, water, and ventilation systems
Performing minor plumbing and electrical repairs
Maintaining household appliances and technical equipment
Replacing bulbs, filters, seals, and fittings
Keeping maintenance logs and reports

Outdoor and Property Care

Maintaining yard, garage, and utility areas
Checking lighting and irrigation systems
Preparing property for seasonal changes
Performing minor construction or finishing works
Coordinating with external service providers

Family Assistance

Monitoring property security
Meeting contractors and service teams
Assisting with moves or deliveries
Preparing generators, tools, and equipment
Ready to handle any household technical issues

Our services for staff recruitment

Permanent Staff

Selection of personnel for long-term employment, ensuring stability and trust within the family.
We carefully search for candidates who share your values, upbringing style, and meet individual requirements.
Each candidate undergoes a multi-stage selection and verification process.

Temporary Staff

The ideal solution for replacement during vacation, illness, or urgent need.
Helps to avoid unnecessary costs when there is only a short-term need for staff.
A flexible selection system allows us to quickly find a specialist who matches your conditions and schedule.

Cost of hiring a housekeeper

The agency fee is calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s average monthly or annual salary. The final amount depends on the type of contract selected, which includes different guarantee periods for staff replacement. To receive a detailed price list and a personalized quote, please contact us — we will provide the optimal solution tailored to your needs.

How we working

Introduction

We determine what the ideal staff member for your family should be — experience, education, skills, personal qualities, language knowledge, schedule, and additional preferences — and create a complete candidate profile.

Selection of Profiles

We start the search using our international staff database. We save your time — you receive a ready selection of profiles that have already passed a preliminary screening for compliance with your requirements.

Interview

We arrange meetings with the selected candidates. If necessary, we conduct additional checks: polygraph tests, medical examinations, psychologist consultations. At this stage, we determine together which specialist is best suited for your family.

Contract Signing

We agree on the start date of the staff member, finalize the most suitable type of contract with the required number and period of free replacements. Payment for our services is made, and we provide a draft contract.

Start of Work

The staff member begins their duties, and we remain in touch with you. If replacement is needed, we will promptly find a new specialist. Your personal manager is always ready to provide consultation and support.

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We will select staffto meet your family’s needs

We work across a wide range of areas — from sourcing nannies and governesses to drivers, gardeners, housekeepers, and estate managers. Our specialists take into account each client’s unique requirements to offer the best solutions, ensuring comfort and peace of mind in your home.

Submit a request in a way that’s convenient for you

Our services are available to clients in different countries — we will find the right specialist no matter where you are

Head office: +44 745 819 73 73
Russia: +7 926 106 04 43
USA: +1 484 460 80 90
Ukraine: +38 067 339 57 15