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Home > Blog > Safety Repairs to Consider When Moving
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018

Safety Repairs to Consider When Moving

image of home being worked on after moveMoving to a new property brings with it a degree of unfamiliarity. After all, you will soon occupy a place where you haven’t spent a lot of time beforehand. What worked for the previous owner might not work for you. You might need to make certain improvements to the property to make it more secure  for your needs.

Every new homeowner can usually make changes to the home that improves its safety. Doing so can help occupants feel just that much more at home on the property. Not only can improvements benefit safety, they might also make the home easier to insure.

Home Improvements Following a Move

Your new home might be perfect for your family. Still, that doesn’t mean it couldn’t use some work. Take the time during your move to make changes that make the home a better place to live.

  • Have a home inspection. Inspections might alert you to electrical or sanitation risks, structural problems and more. Many communities often require this step of all residents. Sometimes, you might not even be able to move into the property until you make certain repairs.
  • Look around the home for hazardous places. Do basements or stairways pose fall risks? Are there slick areas on flooring or walkways? Do what you can to minimize these hazards. Put down rugs or carpeting, replace broken steps, and make it safe to move about.
  • Are there fire risks in the home? Fireplaces, the electricity and gas lines might all prove unsafe. Old appliance or HVAC systems might also prove faulty under the right conditions. Consider replacing worn systems over time. Doing so can likely prove a cost benefit as they might reduce your energy use.
  • Have a mold, asbestos and pest inspection. These harmful substances might permeate homes without the knowledge of owners. They can leave damage and health hazards in their wakes. If you discover any of these materials, initiate a cleanup. Call an exterminator, mold and poison removal service as needed.
  • Make repairs to the home’s structure as needed. Check especially around the gutters, roof and foundations. These are among the home’s most important components. Repairing them can likely make occupying the home much safer.

Of course, don’t forget to insure the home with high levels of property and liability insurance. Your property coverage can help you make repairs following unavoidable accidents. Liability protection can help you compensate third parties who sustain injuries or property damage on your property. Nevertheless, preventing problems should remain your first priority. Don’t run the risk of letting anyone or anything get hurt in your new home

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