Moving into a new home can be really exciting. There is a lot to take into account and into consideration, as well as your plans for making the home your own. In order to make sure that you are getting the home that you want, then you should check on the home, for a few particular aspects, to make sure that you are moving into a home that is safe and ready to live in. In all the excitement of moving in, people can forget the things that they should check, and then find problems down the line. 

Although you’re unlikely to find anything too sinister, some checks can be costly if they are not dealt with in a timely manner. Not only that, but some home checks can save lives, literally. Here are the things that you need to be checking when moving into a new home.

The Essential Checks To Make When Moving Into a New Home

Check Detectors

As standard, all homes should have smoke alarms fitted, and in most cases, have carbon monoxide detectors in place. However, there are many homes that won’t have these in, or they no longer work. These are some of the first things that you should check to see if they work, usually just by pressing a button to hear an alarm sound. If they aren’t, then they should be fixed right away. Depending on where they are positioned in the house, you might be keen to move them, such as having one on the ground floor and one upstairs. 
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Check The Generator

The generator is what gives the home power, and without it, or when one doesn’t work very well, you can get into trouble. If the generator that you have is old, damaged, or needs to be replaced, then make sure you look at a generator dealer in order to get the best price possible. An emergency generator could also be a consideration, so that you have power, regardless of what happens such as storms.

Assess Your Locks

Another job that is a high priority when moving into a new home is checking out the locks. If there is a broken lock or one that is a little damaged, then it can be easy access for a would-be thief. Plus, when you move into a new home, you don’t ever really know who has a set of keys, so getting new locks should be a priority. Although a key may have just been given to a neighbor without anything untoward, it is best to know exactly who will have access, which is why changing the locks is a simple job that should get done promptly. 
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Plan An Escape Route

In any home, you and the family should know what is the best route to get out of the house, should something happen. When in a new home, this will likely differ from your previous plan, so you should decide what it will be, as soon as possible. It may sound a little dramatic, but it can be something that can save a life.

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