Safety in your home

On this page, you’ll find links to articles containing practical advice on ensuring safety in your home. We want to help you create a safe and secure home, take a moment to familiarise yourself with this important safety information.

Asbestos

Read more about asbestos, the asbestos surveys we carry out and what to do if you think you have asbestos in your home.

Asbestos

Battery safety

Lithium-ion or li-ion rechargeable batteries, such as those found in e-bikes, scooters, laptops, mobiles and vapes have been increasingly linked to house fires. Find out what you can do to protect your home and loved ones.

Find out about battery safety

Fireman carrying girl from a fire

Damp and mould

Read our tips and advice on how to prevent damp and mould from occurring in your home and what to do if mould does appear.

Damp and mould tips and advice

spots of black mould on the ceiling by pvc door

Electrical safety

Did you know that over half of the accidental domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity? Read our top tips to keep your home and loved ones safe.

Find out about electrical safety

burnt plug socket on a white wall

Fire safety in your home

Find out the steps you can take to ensure fire safety in your home and what we do as your landlord to keep you safe.

Find out about fire safety

Person pushing button to test fire alarm in the ceiling

Gas safety

By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are taking care of your home, your loved ones and even looking out for your local community.

Find out about gas safety

Mum and son cooking dinner on gas stove

Repairs tips and advice

For more information about looking after your home and general repairs, visit our repairs tips and advice pages.

Repairs tips and advice

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Trowbridge
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