About maid service in Colaba
Colaba occupies the southern tip of Mumbai under pincode 400005, running from Regal Cinema and the Gateway of India down Colaba Causeway to Sassoon Dock, the Afghan Church and the naval area at Navy Nagar, with the reclaimed high-rise district of Cuffe Parade on its western edge. Housing is genuinely mixed: sea-facing apartment buildings and old bungalow-style structures along the Causeway, defence housing and naval quarters in the south, and modern gated towers such as those around the World Trade Centre in Cuffe Parade. Residents include long-settled families, elderly residents who have lived here for decades, expatriates and working professionals connected to the Nariman Point and Fort office districts, which lie immediately to the north. Malabar Hill sits across Back Bay to the north-west and Kalbadevi and Girgaon are a short drive up the island. Households in Colaba typically look for full-day and part-time cooking and cleaning help, live-in staff for larger sea-facing flats, and elder-care support for senior residents living alone in older buildings.
Areas and pincodes covered in Colaba
We place helpers across Colaba (pincode 400005) in the South Mumbai belt of Mumbai.
Landmarks our helpers use as reference points here include Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway, Regal Cinema and Sassoon Dock.
Cuffe Parade and Vidhan Bhavan stations on the Aqua Line 3 serve the western side of Colaba, Churchgate on the Western line is the nearest suburban station, and BEST buses run the length of Colaba Causeway to the Navy Nagar and Colaba bus stations; many helpers also walk in from the Ambedkar Nagar and Geeta Nagar settlements nearby.
Services available in Colaba
Full-Time Maid
A dedicated helper for 8–12 hours a day (or live-in) who handles all daily household chores.
from ₹16,000/month
Part-Time Maid
Task-based help for 1–4 hours a day — sweeping-mopping, utensils, dusting and laundry on a fixed daily slot.
from ₹4,500/month
Cook
A home cook for one or more daily meal slots, matched to your cuisine and diet preferences.
from ₹10,000/month
Babysitter / Nanny
Trained childcare help for infants, toddlers and school-age children — including japa/postnatal support for newborns and mothers.
from ₹14,000/month
Elder Care
Non-medical companionship and daily assistance for senior citizens at home — mobility support, meals, medication reminders and company.
from ₹15,000/month
Domestic Help
An all-rounder housekeeping helper — cleaning, utensils, laundry and dusting combined, part-time or full-time.
from ₹5,000/month
Full-time vs part-time maid in Colaba
Colaba mixes apartment blocks with independent homes, so both arrangements are common: part-time maids on fixed daily slots for apartments, and full-time or live-in helpers for larger homes and families with children or elderly parents. Most helpers serving Colaba also cover Fort and Nariman Point, so slots can be combined across neighbouring homes.
Where a society gate is involved we arrange the helper's ID and entry pass before the first day; in independent homes timings are more flexible.
Homes and helpers in Colaba
Older Causeway buildings and bungalow compounds handle entry through the building watchman with flexible timings, while the Cuffe Parade towers and defence housing run formal visitor registers and often require the helper's ID and a resident's authorisation before regular entry.
How we verify helpers placed in Colaba
Every helper we place in Colaba goes through identity and address document checks and a background verification before an interview is arranged. Our full process is described on the how-we-verify page.
Replacement policy for Colaba placements
If a helper placed in Colaba does not work out, our replacement policy covers a replacement within the plan you choose. The exact terms are on the replacement-policy page.
How booking works in Colaba
- Tell us your requirement on WhatsApp or the app — service, hours, and your address in Colaba.
- We shortlist verified helpers who already travel to Colaba and arrange interviews with you.
- Confirm your helper and start in Colaba; replacement support stays available under your plan.
Indicative pricing
| Service | Indicative band |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Maid | ₹16,000 – ₹26,000 / month |
| Part-Time Maid | ₹4,500 – ₹9,000 / month |
| Cook | ₹10,000 – ₹18,000 / month |
| Babysitter / Nanny | ₹14,000 – ₹24,000 / month |
| Elder Care | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 / month |
| Domestic Help | ₹5,000 – ₹19,000 / month |
Indicative monthly bands, not quotes. The exact salary is agreed with the helper after the interview.
What moves the price:
- Hours per day and days per week
- Tasks included (cooking, laundry, childcare add-ons)
- Household size and home size
See the full pricing page for plans.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas near Colaba do you also serve?
Fort and Nariman Point lie directly north of Colaba and share the same nearby helpers. Malabar Hill across Back Bay, and Kalbadevi and Girgaon further up the island, are covered as separate localities.
Which pincode does the Colaba service area cover?
Colaba falls under pincode 400005, which covers Colaba Causeway, Cuffe Parade, Sassoon Dock and Navy Nagar. Fort to the north is 400001 and Nariman Point is 400021.
Do helpers in Colaba need society gate passes?
The gated towers of Cuffe Parade and the defence housing around Navy Nagar keep visitor registers and may require the helper's ID and a resident's authorisation. Older buildings along Colaba Causeway usually just need the building watchman to be informed of the helper's timings.
What should I tell the helper about reaching my home?
In mixed areas, addresses can be harder to locate than in a single large society. Share a clear landmark, the building or house name, floor, and whether there is a lift, and mention any gate or security step. This helps the helper arrive on time on the first day.
Is Bombay the same coverage area as Mumbai?
Yes. Bombay is the former name of Mumbai and refers to the same city. Coverage runs from South Mumbai and Central Mumbai through the Western Suburbs, the Eastern Suburbs and Navi Mumbai.
How far along the Western Suburbs does coverage go?
The Western Suburbs zone runs from Bandra through Khar, Santacruz, Juhu, Vile Parle, Andheri, Versova, Jogeshwari, Goregaon, Malad and Kandivali up to Dahisar. Each of these has its own locality page listing the pincodes it covers.
What if the helper leaves or does not work out?
A replacement policy is in place across all services. If a helper leaves, is irregular, or the fit is not right, you can raise a replacement request and a new profile is matched to your original requirements. The specific terms are shared with you at the time of booking.
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