How We Work
At Household Squad, we believe placing the right person in your home requires time, discretion, and genuine care. Our fee structure reflects the thoughtful, high-touch approach we take with every family we serve in Westchester County and surrounding communities.
Placements fees are a percentage of the candidate’s first-year gross compensation, based on the role, complexity of the search, and engagement terms selected.
Each search is tailored to your household — we take into account:
Role type, seniority, and scope of responsibilities
Household structure and specific requirements
Specialized skills or certifications needed
Timeline and search priority
Engagement model selected
This approach allows us to deliver intentional matchmaking rather than transactional or high-volume placements.
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Search Initiation
To begin any search, a $500 initiation fee is required.
This fee is non-refundable
The full amount is credited toward your final placement fee upon hire.
The initiation fee allows us to begin outreach, vetting, and candidate engagement immediately.
Search Engagement Options
Contingent Search
A results-based option for families preferring payment upon hire.
No placement fee due until a candidate is hired
This option carries the highest fee percentage
Recruiting efforts are non-exclusive
Contained Search
A refined, flexible approach offering commitment with momentum.
Initiation fee applied toward the final placement fee
Remaining balance due upon successful placement
Retained Search
Our most comprehensive, concierge-level service — ideal for complex, senior, or estate-level roles.
One third of the placement fee due upon contract execution
One third due upon presentation of a curated shortlist
Remaining balance due upon successful placement
Retained searches receive priority recruiting, proactive outreach, and dedicated search leadership from the outset.
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Our 90-Day Placement Guarantee
All placements include a 90-day guarantee period.
If the employment relationship ends within this timeframe:
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Household Squad will provide one complimentary replacement search
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Replacement must be for the same role scope or a role of greater responsibility
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We must be notified within 48 hours of employment termination
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This guarantee is designed to offer reassurance while preserving the integrity of the original search process.
What Our Fees Includes:
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Family Consultation
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Compensation guidance and current Westchester market insight
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Customized Profile & Search Strategy
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Family Resource Packet
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Department of Motor Vehicle driving record check (when applicable)
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Employment verification
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Professional reference reports
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Social Networking & Digital Footprint Screen
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CPR & First Aid certification verification
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Offer Letter, Employment Agreement (NDA available), and placement documentation
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90-day guarantee period
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Post-placement follow-up and support
Frequently Asked Questions
Household Staff (noun):
Highly skilled behind-the-scenes professionals who keep a household running smoothly—managing the daily chaos of cleaning, laundry, organization, and logistics so the home, and the people in it, appear effortlessly functional.
