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Home Safety Information

Safety and security in your home are important and there are a number of measures you can take to keep your home safe.

Gas Safety Information

By law we must carry out a gas safety check every year to any gas appliances that we are responsible for.  You must allow our Contractors into your homes to carry out these essential safety checks, failure to do so may result in court action.

If you smell gas call free on 0800 111 999 and follow these rules:

  • DON'T create a flame or operate electrical switches. This includes light switches.
  • DO put out any flames that are already lit, open doors and windows, keep people away from the area and turn the gas off at the control valve.

Electrical Safety Information

Please ensure you understand the following:

  • how to switch off the electricity at the mains
  • do not overload electrical sockets or extension leads
  • all appliances are switched off when they are not being used
  • ensure all electrical alterations are completed by a qualified electrician
  • never touch switches with damp or wet hands

Fire Safety Information

 For all up to date information about the prevention of fires and fire safety in your home please visit the experts website at www.kent.fire-uk.org/Fire_Safety
 

Crime Safety Information

To learn about protecting yourself and your home from becoming a victim of crime please visit the Kent Police website for excellent information on crime prevention at www.kent.police.uk/Crime%20Prevention/Initiatives/Initiatives.html

Emergency Repairs

Telephone 0845 113 3001