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Placement fees for a new helper typically run S$1,500–3,500 through licensed agencies in Singapore; transfer helpers generally cost S$500–1,500 to place. On top of the placement fee, budget for the helper's monthly salary (S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the monthly MOM levy — S$300 at the standard rate, or S$60 at the concessionary rate if your household includes a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability. Confirm in writing exactly what is bundled — FDW insurance (roughly S$300–600 per year), the Settling-In Programme, the mandatory medical examination, and Work Permit application are standard inclusions at reputable agencies, but some bill these separately. B & K Agencies has not published a specific price schedule on this listing, so request a full written cost breakdown before agreeing to anything. See the full maid agency cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence, which is verifiable by name or licence number on MOM's online EA directory. The licence number should appear on the agency's website, contracts, and invoices. EA Grading runs from A+ to C; grades of A+ and A indicate stronger compliance and complaint-handling track records. No MOM EA Licence is recorded in this listing for B & K Agencies. You should verify their licensed status directly on MOM's EA directory before paying any deposit or signing any agreement. Hiring through an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if the helper absconds or the agency closes, and can void your FDW insurance. Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.

Standard replacement guarantees at Singapore maid agencies typically cover a window of six months from the helper's arrival date and include one to two free replacements for documented placement mismatches. Confirm how many replacements are included, what circumstances void the guarantee (for example, employer-initiated early termination versus a genuine incompatibility), and the cost of any additional replacements beyond the guarantee. Also clarify the early-termination process: if the placement breaks down outside the guarantee window, the household bears the cost of the repatriation flight, Work Permit cancellation paperwork, and any unused levy refund processing. B & K Agencies has not published replacement guarantee terms on this listing — ask for these in writing before committing.