Preparing to move into your new home is an exciting time. You’re probably eager to start redecorating and installing all of your possessions to make it really feel like your own. However, before you can begin this new chapter in your recently purchased property, it’s vital that you run through a safety checklist to make sure there are no potential risks that could affect the wellbeing of you and your family.
To help you with this task, here are some suggestions to assist you as you assess your new home and make sure it’s definitely ready to be inhabited by you and your loved ones.
Do A Thorough Room-By-Room Analysis
Once the previous owners have moved out, before you begin moving your own belongings into the home, do a walkthrough that covers every room, nook, and cranny in the property to look for any potential problems or missed repairs. Make sure all of the light switches work, look for mould and rising damp, and make sure the sellers haven’t taken any appliances that were supposed to be left behind.
Double-Check Your Alarms
To ensure your new home is well-protected, it’s vital that you have fire alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and, perhaps, a burglar alarm. It’s also crucial that they are all working correctly. To make sure, why not call in a professional team to carry out essential checks and provide you with an electrical certificate? Testing your electrical system should always be a priority before moving into a new home to make sure there are no loose connections or faulty wiring, and you can get your alarms checked into the bargain. An experienced and reputable company such as Trade Facilities Services can carry out all of the relevant checks and provide you with your Electrical Safety Certificate.
Make Sure It’s Child-Safe (And Pet-Proof)
If you have children and pets, then you need to make sure there are no potential hazards that could affect their safety before they start living in the property. Check all of the windows and make sure there are no blinds with hanging cords, install child-safety locks on any cabinets and cupboards with hazardous products, and keep sharp objects safely stashed away. You should also carefully check the garden for any potential escape holes, and if there is a water feature, make sure it’s blocked off so young children can only access it under supervision.
Do A Deep Clean
Once you are satisfied that the home is safe, it’s time to give it a thorough cleaning before you start bringing in your possessions. The pandemic has taught all of us the importance of scrupulous hygiene, and in a new home you also need to be aware of problems such as damp or mould; giving it a proper deep clean will make sure it’s as hygienic as can be before your kids start living there.
Set Up Your Utilities
Last but not least, it’s time to get all of your utilities hooked up so you can finally start a new life in your new property. Getting the water, electricity, gas and Wi-Fi all connected and working before you move in will make the transition so much easier and more convenient. Before you realise it, you will have settled comfortably into your new house and gradually added personal touches to make it feel like a home.