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Upon Taking Ownership of Your Home

Upon Taking Ownership of Your Home

After taking possession of your home, you should consider doing the following:

  • Change the locks on all exterior doors, including sheds for security purposes

  • Install fire extinguishers near stoves, in garages and sheds, and keep one handy near fireplaces and wood stoves.

  • Check smoke detectors. Ensure one is on each level of the home and they work.

  • CREATE A FIRE EXIT PLAN TO EVACUATE YOUR HOME in the event of a fire or other emergency. Regularly practice this with your children.

  • Keep emergency numbers near the phone - police, ambulance and fire. Inform these services if you or a family member require special care, i.e. home oxygen.

  • Make repairs to trip hazards inside and out.

  • Review your inspection report and address the issues in the report keeping your and others safety in mind.

  • If the work is out of your ability hire professionals like a plumber and most definitely an electrician.

  • Know where your main service shut offs are - water, gas and hydro. These locations should have been pointed out to you if you joined your inspector during the inspection.

  • Pump the septic tank if your home has one (fresh start), and make a note for future pumping schedules.

  • Have your water tested; regular testing of water is recommended.

  • New home buyers follow the TARION reporting schedule. If you had a home inspector help you with your PDI they may be able to assist you with the reports.

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