Homecheck

This service is arranged through Fareham Borough Council but is provided by In Touch Home Improvement Agency. If you have a child aged under 5 years or you are aged over 60, you can get a visual home safety and security check by a fully trained Homecheck Officer.  The Homecheck Officer can install security chains, door and window locks, smoke detectors and other safety devices. Small works such as replacing damaged plugs, providing smoke alarms and fitting small security items are provided free of charge. 

 

The average cost of a Homecheck is over £80.00, but as the Council subsidises this scheme, the only charge we pass on to residents is £10.00.  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.

 

 

Are you in receipt of benefits?

If you receive an income related benefit such as Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Income Support, or Guaranteed Pension Credit, the £10 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).

 

 

What does a Home Check for families with children aged under 5 include?

• carrying out a visual safety and security survey of your home;
• conducting 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;
• giving specific advice and guidance on accident prevention in the home;
• fitting security chains to doors;
• putting safety film on glass that could be potentially dangerous;
• supplying and fitting smoke detectors and/or testing existing ones
• fitting window 'securistays' to enable windows to be opened partially, so children cannot get out or fall from higher level windows;
• providing 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.

                                                  All for just £10

 

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

• carrying out a visual safety and security survey of your home;
• conducting 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;
• helping you to be safer in your home by fitting security chains, door bolts and spy holes to doors;
• supplying and fitting smoke detectors and/or testing existing ones;
• providing non-slip rubber bath mats to prevent slips and falls in the bath;
• providing 'plugmates' - a device attached to plugs to make them easier to remove from the socket;
• replacing frayed or damaged wiring with new electric cord;
• providing specific advice and guidance on accident prevention for the older person, i.e. prevention of falls and slips and how to be safer in your home.

All for just £10

For further information please contact the Customer Service Centre on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

To apply please complete the Homecheck online application form