Maid agency comparison checklist in Singapore
Compare maid agencies using household fit, documented fee scope, replacement terms and current official licensing information.
Complete guide text
Check before contacting providers
- ✓Household duty brief
- ✓Candidate fit questions
- ✓Itemised fee schedule
- ✓Replacement and refund terms
- ✓Current official registry check
Start with household needs, not a profile count
Write down care duties, household size, language needs, rest-day expectations and any pets or mobility requirements. Use the same brief with every agency so suggested candidates are easier to compare.
Request an itemised fee explanation
Ask the agency to separate its service fee from third-party, administrative and recurring costs, and to state which amounts may change. Confirm refund, transfer and replacement conditions in writing.
Verify current official information
Use the relevant Singapore government registry or official portal to check current agency information and applicable employment rules. XIYA records are a discovery aid and do not replace an official check.
Give the same household brief
Describe the duties, household routine, language needs and practical arrangements relevant to the enquiry. Ask how each agency proposes to assess suitability and which statements still need confirmation. Avoid assuming a profile or testimonial proves a skill or a fit for your household. Share personal household information privately only when needed for the process.
Separate comparison from commitment
Compare the written agency fee schedule, included support, exclusions and proposed follow-up arrangements on the same basis. Ask how concerns, changes and replacement requests are handled and who answers them. Verify licensing statements through the stated current official route rather than the listing alone. An enquiry, shortlist or contact click is not an agreement or confirmation of availability.
Use the checklist in a real comparison.
Review the XIYA service decision guide, then browse published records or create a private request.
Move from better questions to a real service comparison.
Continue with the service decision guide, compare published information, or let XIYA help structure your needs.