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Homecheck

 

  • Have you got around to putting up that smoke alarm yet?
  • Still haven't got around to checking that plug wiring?
  • You said last month that you would put a chain on the front door, but still haven't found the time?

 

Well perhaps it is time you had a Homecheck?

If you live in the Borough of Fareham and have a child under the age of 5 or if you are aged 60 or over then you can get your home safety 'checked' by a fully trained Homecheck Officer for just £10.00.  The average cost of a Homecheck is calculated to be £80.39, but as the Council subsidizes this scheme, the only charge we pass on to residents is £10.00.

 

 

Are you in receipt of benefits?

If you receive Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Income Support, or Guaranteed Pension Credit, the £10.00 charge will be waivered. Proof of this will need to be provided on the day of your Homecheck inspection, prior to the work being carried out.

 

If you do not receive any of these benefits, the £10.00 charge will apply. For your convenience, the Homecheck Officer will collect payment on the day of your inspection. Cash or cheque (with a guarantee card) are acceptable forms of payment.

 

For further information please contact the Department of Strategic Housing's administration section on 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

What does a Home Check for the Under 5's include?

  1. fitting security chains to doors
  2. putting safety film on glass that could be potentially dangerous, which is not 'British Standard Glass'
  3. supply and fit smoke detectors and/or testing existing ones
  4. fitting window 'securistays' to enable windows to be opened partially, so children cannot get out or fall from higher level windows
  5. socket covers, cupboard locks, fridge locks, toilet locks, door jammers, corner cushions for sharp corners and non-slip rubber bath mats to make bath time safer
  6.  visual safety and security survey
  7. safety checks on all electrical appliances, we can help you to ensure that plugs are properly wired, fused and that flexes are in good condition
  8. specific advice and guidance on accident prevention in the home for families with children under 5
All for just £10

What does a Home Check for the Over 60's include?

  • helping you to be safer in your home by fitting security chains, door bolts and spy holes to doors
  • supply and fit smoke detectors and/or testing existing ones
  • non-slip rubber bath mats to prevent slips and falls in the bath
  • plugmates - a device attached to plugs to make removing them from the sockets easier to manage
  • a visual safety and security survey on your home
  • safety checks on all electrical appliances - this will help you to ensure that plugs are properly wired, fused and that flexes are in good condition
  • we can replace fraying or damaged wiring with new electric cord
  • we also offer you specific advice and guidance on accident prevention for the older person, ie prevention of falls and slips and how to be safer in your home
All for just £10

To apply please complete the Homecheck online application form or telephone 01329 236100

Fire Safety

The fire service offers a free fire safety check of your home.  For further information please visit their website (this is an external hyperlink).