Home Safety Check

Keep your home safe with this once-a-year inspection—from attic to basement. Joy of the Lord Cleaning can perform a one-time safety check for many of these tasks and will refer you to trusted, licensed specialists if you need plumbing, electrical or HVAC repairs.

🏚️ Structural Check

  • Inspect all floors, walls, ceilings, and stairways inside and out for cracks, leaks, or water damage.
  • Check gutters and clean
  • Inspect roof for hail damage

🔋 Smoke & CO Detectors

  • Replace batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Manufacturers recommend you replace smoke detectors every 10 years; CO detectors every 5 years.

🔥 Fire Extinguishers

  • Ensure extinguishers are accessible and functional—check pressure, seals, and for any damage.
  • Place one in the kitchen, garage, and on every floor, near exits.
  • Review the PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
  • Only use on small fires; evacuate if the fire grows.

🏃 Emergency Planning

  • Review your family’s evacuation plan.
  • You should place fire escape ladders in second-story rooms and practice using them.

🪜 Stair Safety

  • Fix loose steps and handrails.
  • Add non-slip treads if uncarpeted.
  • Install or check battery-powered step lights.

🌬️ HVAC Maintenance

  • You should replace filters regularly (every 1–3 months).
  • Clear debris around the outdoor unit and clean condenser coils.

Misc Inspections

  • Inspect the washing machine water hoses for cracks and the dryer vent for lint buildup. You especially need this if you have any wooden floors in your home.
  • Look for moisture in the basement and crawl space. Leaks in these spaces could turn into costly repairs.
  • Inspect outdoor sprinkler heads for damage. Look for leaking valves, and verify the watering schedule on the control panel meets your needs.
  • Clean debris from foundation vents and window wells.
Call us today to schedule a Home Safety Check 903-910-5778. 


Tip:  Set an annual reminder on your calendar so you don’t miss these important annual checks. 

* HandyMan Safety Check Services are not costly or those provided by a licensed Texas State Inspector, plumber, electrician or HVAC.