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Southwest Domestics places live-in and live-out maids and housekeepers with Houston-area families. Every candidate is background-checked, bonded, and insured, and you meet 4–5 pre-screened candidates in person at our Stafford office before anyone moves into your home. We are a placement agency, in business since 1990, not a cleaning service.
Live-in vs. live-out
- Live-in: the maid or housekeeper lives in your home. Duties, hours, and time off are agreed up front; pricing is set at your consultation.
- Live-out: the housekeeper commutes to your home. Full-time is 35–40 hours per week; live-out assignments over 40 hours per week are billed at an overtime rate in accordance with Texas law.
What to decide before you interview
- Working days and hours, time off, and whether you provide a written schedule
- The housekeeping duties, and whether cooking, ironing, errands, or driving are required
- The accommodations you will provide in your home
- Whether you also need childcare (see live-in nannies and nanny–housekeepers) or help for an older parent (see senior caregivers)
Why families use an agency for a live-in role
- Someone living in your home should be screened first: background checks (regularly updated), verifiable references, and prior experience
- Bonded and insured placement
- You meet candidates face to face at our office, not for the first time on your doorstep
- Replacement at no additional cost if the match is not right
Areas served
Greater Houston, including Houston (River Oaks, Memorial, Tanglewood, West University, Bellaire), Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Stafford, Pearland, Missouri City, Richmond, and Cypress.
Supplies
Southwest Domestics does not provide cleaning supplies. Most clients prefer their own products.
How placement works
- Consultation: we discuss your household needs, schedule, and family culture.
- Selection: we present 4–5 hand-picked, vetted candidates.
- Interviews: you meet candidates in person at our office, 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. Interviews are free; each usually lasts 10–20 minutes, and the whole visit typically takes about an hour to an hour and a half.
- Placement: we handle the details, provide ongoing support, and offer a replacement at no extra cost if the match is not right.
Rates at a glance
Full-time (35–40 hours/week): Class A (senior level, up to 5 years experience) $25–$30/hr; Class B (mid level, up to 3 years) $23+/hr; Class C (entry level, up to 2 years) $20+/hr. Part-time (4–34 hours/week): Class A $30–$35/hr; Class B $25–$30/hr; Class C $20–$25/hr; part-time rates are set case by case. Live-out assignments over 40 hours per week are billed at an overtime rate in accordance with Texas law. A one-time $175 registration fee applies, there is no finder’s fee, and there is a 4-hour minimum per visit. See our rates page and our housekeeper placements.
Frequently asked questions
Do you place live-in maids in Houston?
Yes. Our client intake asks whether you need a live-in or live-out provider, and we present candidates who fit that arrangement.
How is live-in pricing set?
Live-in arrangements are priced at your consultation based on the schedule and duties. Call (713) 789-5437 to discuss.
Are there overtime rules?
For live-out assignments over 40 hours per week, an additional hourly fee applies at the overtime rate according to Texas law.
Where do I interview candidates?
In person at our office, 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. Interviews are free, and you can ask candidates about their past experience and previous jobs.
Are your maids and housekeepers background-checked?
Yes. All personnel undergo background checks, which are regularly updated, have verifiable references, and are bonded and insured. We only present providers with previous experience.
Do your maids bring cleaning supplies?
No. Southwest Domestics does not provide cleaning supplies; most clients use their own preferred products.
What if the maid is not the right fit?
We offer hassle-free replacements: we help you find a better match at no additional cost.
Do you charge a finder’s fee?
No. Southwest Domestics does not charge a finder’s fee. A one-time $175 registration fee applies when you open your account.
Contact Southwest Domestics
Southwest Domestics
13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
(713) 789-5437
Mon–Fri 9–5
southwestdomestics@gmail.com
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