Full-Time Maid for homes in Colaba
Households in Colaba (400005), in Mumbai's South Mumbai belt, are mostly a mix of apartment blocks and independent homes, with demand led by families with children, working professionals, senior citizens. That shapes how a full-time maid is placed here: full-day or live-in arrangements are the most requested, with 8–12 hours/day, 6 days a week; live-in stays at your home with weekly time off.
The same helpers usually cover Fort, Nariman Point and Malabar Hill, which keeps timings reliable across the area. Helpers serving Colaba typically travel from Ambedkar Nagar (Cuffe Parade) and Geeta Nagar. Placements are arranged relative to Gateway of India and Colaba Causeway so travel time is predictable.
Timings and access for a full-time maid in Colaba
Colaba mixes apartment blocks with independent homes, so access depends on your building: societies in Colaba register the helper at the gate, while independent homes agree timings directly with you.
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.
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.
Helpers navigate Colaba by its landmarks — Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway and Regal Cinema — so quoting the nearest one alongside your address in 400005 usually gets the first visit right.
Colaba sits in the South Mumbai belt, and slots here are planned around that area's travel times rather than city-wide averages.
Where helpers serving Colaba travel from
Most helpers working in Colaba travel in from Ambedkar Nagar (Cuffe Parade) and Geeta Nagar, which is why morning slots in Colaba fill up earlier than afternoon ones.
The same helpers usually cover Fort, Nariman Point, Malabar Hill and Kalbadevi as well, so if a slot in Colaba is taken we can often place someone already working a few minutes away.
Demand in Colaba comes mainly from families with children, working professionals and senior citizens at home, and that shapes which timings are hardest to book here.
What a full-time maid in Colaba does
- Sweeping, mopping and dusting the whole home
- Washing utensils and kitchen cleanup
- Laundry, ironing and wardrobe upkeep
- Bathroom and balcony cleaning
- Bed-making and daily tidying
- Basic kitchen prep (chopping, kneading) if agreed
Not included (ask us for add-ons)
- Full meal cooking (hire a Cook, or agree it explicitly as an add-on)
- Childcare as a primary duty (hire a Babysitter/Nanny)
- Medical or nursing care
- Deep-cleaning projects like sofa or water-tank cleaning
Modes and typical hours in Colaba
Available as full-time, live-in in Colaba. Typical hours: 8–12 hours/day, 6 days a week; live-in stays at your home with weekly time off.
Households across 400005 book these slots, and the same helper often covers more than one home in Colaba, so an agreed start time matters more here than a flexible one.
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 |
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.
What is not included in a full-time maid's duties?
Full meal cooking is not part of the standard scope; you can hire a cook separately or agree cooking explicitly as an add-on. Childcare as a primary duty, medical or nursing care, and deep-cleaning projects such as sofa or water-tank cleaning are also excluded. If you need any of these, it is better to say so during the requirement call so the right profile is matched.
What is the difference between full-time and live-in?
A full-time maid comes to your home for a fixed shift of roughly 8 to 12 hours a day, usually six days a week, and goes back to her own home afterwards. A live-in maid stays at your home, which suits households that need help spread across the day, and takes weekly time off. Live-in arrangements need a separate room or sleeping space and meals to be provided by the household.
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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